Military Mail Call from The Messenger
The M Messenger invites readers to submit military addresses for a public Mail Call column. Include full home address, service member name, hometown, and sender details. Example entry lists Crawford A-3c George R., Athens Route 38, A F 15480012, 24th Aircraft Repair Ltd. APO 74, Box 75.
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M Messenger
the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Crawford
George R
24Th Aircraft Repair Ltd
San Francisco
Calif
Vinton Man's Low Bid For County Bridge Painting
Wayne Conn of Vinton submitted the lowest bid of 2500 dollars to paint nine county bridges, with his qualifications under review by the county commission before award at the next meeting. The original engineer estimate was 5287 dollars. The commission also authorized two new typewriters for the county recorder, approved Cheshire township to buy a motor grader, granted Stump Subdivision development, and ordered repairs at the children's home to begin soon.
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Gallipolis
Wayne Conn
Vinton
Conn
Office of the Recorder
Cheshire Township
Robert Stump
Stump
Defect in Steering Blamed for Gallipolis Crash
In Gallipolis, Herman Saunders 22 lost control when the steering failed while turning at Vine and Chillicothe, sliding off the road and hitting another truck driven by Carl Mefford 19 of Ewington shortly after noon Tuesday, police reported.
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Gallipolis
Herman Saunders
Vine
Chillicothe
Carl Mefford
Ewington
River Traffic and Lock Readings with Boat Movements
Gauge readings at 2 pm show river stage steady with Lock 18 at 15.0 and 19 at 15.8, plus multiple upriver and downriver movements listed for the Ohio, Kanawha, and Gallipolis locks. Timings include Tuesday April 21 boat movements and various lock activity through the day and night.
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Gallipolis
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Laucas
Criss Jr
Rand
Robin FE
Pioneer
Northern Up
Cherokee
Keystone
Manitou
Bruce
Thompson
Cherrystone
Jefferson
Dorrance
Sycamore
Winchester
Francis
Castee
Tampico
Ernestine
Solvay
Neville
Kanawha River
London
Shirley
Marmet
Creditor
Semet
Births and Admissions at Holzer Hospital Notes
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Homer Whaley of Jackson and a son to Mr and Mrs Elmer Howard of Oak Hill. Admissions list multiple patients by surname and location for surgical and medical care including Verna Ward Ewington and David Myron Parry Oak Hill.
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Homer Whaley
Jackson
Elmer Howard
Oak Hill
Jerry Williams
Mercerville
Verna Ward
Ewington
Medical
David Myron Parry
Richard Stephen Parry
Surgical
Ne En Learner
Hartford
Connie Roberts
Gallipolis
Esther Akers
Ironton
Medien
Frank White
Middleport
de Witt
Foster
Jamestown
Ela Potter
Blanche Brinker
Pomeroy
Joe K. Reese
Gallipolis Ferry
Sureiont
A A. Reese
Cheshire
Sureal
Hyman P. Collings
Hillshoro
Hope Ward
Sur
Archie Pierce
Rutland
Crities
Arnold Richards
Willie Z. Rust
Arlee
W. Va
Lewis Hothere
Morgan
W. G. Smith
Wellston
Medica
J. T. Somers
Lessie Rowe
Pedro
Elmer A. Howard
Oak Hint
Block Ren and Rural Improvements Move in Farming Community
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate local efforts in the farming community, mentioning improvements, pasture, post office services, and woodlands. The text references roads, perhaps postal routes, and community efforts to boost agricultural areas.
Truth Seekers Class Holds Meeting at Union Furnace Church
The Truth Seekers class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the Union Furnace church with 12 members and two guests. Plans were made for a bake sale May 1 at the Ohio Power Co. office in Logan and May meeting duties assigned. Several members and relatives visited others in nearby towns, including Breckinridge Michigan Columbus and Charleston.
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Union Furnace
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Clyde Dishennett
Robert Miller
Dallas Worthman
Earl Loomis
Herschel Bennington
Harry McVey
Harry Bray
Ohio Power Co
Logan
Elmer Loomis
Breckinridge
Mich
Carl Hull
Harry Bickle
Clyde Disbennett
Lois
Virginia McGee
Mike
Joe Ed
Joe Hale
Portsmouth
Forest Drake
Con
Charleston
W. Va
Harold Powell
James Rempel
Jamie
Gene Rempel
Columbus
Dan Jones
Paul Zimmerman
Amy. Columbus
Addison Frey
Edwin Worthman
Gary Hull
Paul Hull
Russell Myers
Sue Ann
Cleveland
Alma Edgar
Jean Harrington
Washington
Gordon
Harrington
Art Sargent
New Plymouth
Charles Bowman
Stevie
John Booth
Jackie
Ronnie Neal
Corning
Balloons Brighten Economy Loan Co Opening Day
Gallipolis reports a two hour window after school let out as about half of 500 helium balloons ordered for the Economy Loan Co formal opening were distributed. Children lined up for balloons pencils and suckers while adults received gifts at the event. The enterprise runs offices in Athens Pomeroy Point Pleasant and nearby towns.
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Gallipolis
Economy Loan Co
Office of
Economy Loan
Court St
Lafayette Hotel
Athens
Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Bike Rider Hurt In Fall From Bicycle
Jerry Williams seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams Mercerville Star Route was admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday evening with a head injury from a bicycle fall. Extent of injuries not immediately determined.
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Gallipolis
Jerry Williams
Clarence Williams
Mercerville
Holzer Hospital
Rio Grande Rotary hears about Gallia College program
Gallia County Rotary Club met at Farmers Hotel to hear about Rio Grande College. E Davis, college president Panaga Itas, spoke on the land campaign and improvements. Wiseman and Elmer E Caldwell chaired the Gallia County fundraising effort.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grand College
Rotary Club
Farmers Hotel
Cine
E. Davis
College Preaier Panaga Itas
Leien
Wiseman
Elmer E. Caldwell
Gallia
Two English Kings Never Crowned
Edward V ruled in 1483 and Edward VIII abdicated before coronation becoming the Duke of Windsor. The account notes both kings never received a formal crowning.
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Edward V
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
Three Nagraneyv Arrests Reported by Sheriff
The sheriff reports three arrests in Nagraneyv over the past days on vagrancy charges one for intoxication and failing to pay a taxi fare and for transporting a mental patient to the state hospital at Atheria. A FBI inflation inquiry notes a vagrant arrested that week with 146 total arrests in fingerprint records. The suspect Thomas Giov more had 61 arrests per the Ohio Bureau of Identification, with the federal report showing nearly twice as many arrests.
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Ohi Burenu
Miracle Cushion Holds False Teeth Tight and Firm
A sensational new denture re lining promises to stop loose dentures from moving. The cushion claims instant comfort, stabilizing even wobbly teeth for 2 to 6 months with removal when needed. Prices include upper or lower plates at $130 with a money back guarantee.
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Daly Sether
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