Gallia County State Guard Unit Tops Signal Honors
Fifty members of Company D, Second Regiment, Ohio State Guard, returned from Camp Zaleski with top honors in daily inspections among five naval militia companies. The Gallia unit, praised by Capt. Slagle, practiced calisthenics, drills, maneuvers, mock warfare, and raids under instructors Brannon and Barnett. Weekly drills resume at the Arm on Second Street at eight PM, with a Tuesday session this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio State Guard
Zaleski
Gallia
Craig D. Slagle
Charles Brannon
Charlee Barnett
Zanesville
Second Re
Birth of Eldee McCall in Orbiston
Mr and Mrs Clarence McCall announce the birth of a son Eldee on July 21. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles McCall Murrey City. Numerous family and friends visit and travel between Orbiston Sugar Creek The Plains Columbus Detroit and Athens as the community notes continue.
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the Plains
Clarence McCall
Hubert McFeely
Detroit
Clifford Banfield
Chauncey
Clarence Id
Jack Yates
Maud Brown
Columbus
Alice Glancy
Martin Sorrell
George Canter
Floyd Canter
Murray City
Robert Evans
Buchtel
Charles Sorrell
Akron
Bernice Keeton
Grant Gilkey
Athens
Nelle Webb
Logan
Walter McManaway
Ernest Campbell
Carson Coakley
Alice Glan
Ohio University graduation and social notices from Coolville
Miss Virginia Knecht earned a Master of Arts at Ohio University graduation held Friday at Memorial Auditorium. Local residents and relatives attended or hosted visitors over the weekend, with multiple names and visits to and from Athens, Zanesville, Parkersburg, and Akron noted. A funeral for Mrs. Flora Meredith was held with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery at Marietta.
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Coolville
Virginia Knecht
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
G. A. Walden
G. Brandeberry
Ann Walden
G. C. Shanks
Rose Price
Blanche Price
Athens
A. W Brandeberry
Dotty Lou
Edna
Dorothy Bucklew
Coshocton
Keith Brandeberry
Cleveland
Buckley
Janette Burdette
Zanesville
Roscoe Burdette
Juanita Chapman
Doris Jean Brafford
Wilma Gillilan
Patricia Bortz
Orange
Calif
Janice Chapman
Guysville
Walter Hoisington
Ralph Chevalier
T. A. Runnels
G. R. Walden
Zona Marquis
Lillian Henderson
Ray Chevalier
Flora Meredith
Fawn Gephart
Oak Grove
Marietta
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Weekend Travels
Gallipolis society items show families visiting relatives in Waynesboro Virginia and Columbus Ohio, moves to Florida Huntington and Huntington West Virginia, and trips to New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and Texas. Several service members and family members are mentioned along with health updates and civic ties.
Bashan Social and Personal News Roundup
Bashan residents report visits and family updates. Pvt Ralph Sorden spent the weekend with his parents in Cambridge. Lena Swan of Long Bot tom stayed with her ill sister Mrs James Torrence. Mrs Herbert Rose remains in St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Edith McElfresh and daughter Mary Kathern visited Delaware relatives. Several local families hosted or visited relatives including the Fre rick and Orr households. Oliver Bailey left for the Navy. Bailey store purchased by A H Bailey and wife. Multiple weekend tr ips among Bashan residents and extended family interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starcher
Milford Frederick
Oliver Bailey
Bashan
Navy
A. H. Bailey
Bailey
Perry Orr
Alba
Columbus
Roy Wolf
Raymond
George Frederick
George
Willis Frost
Clint Orr
Lester McNamee
Richard Harris
James
McKay
Rolland Torrence
Robert Johnson
Maywood Johnson
Wife Granted Divorce in Osborn Custody Case
Gallia County court awarded Nellie Mae Osborn a divorce from Howard Osborn on Saturday. She gained custody of three minor children and the defendant was ordered to pay ten dollars weekly for support and granted visiting rights at suitable times.
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Gallipolis
Nellie Mae Osborn
Howard Osborn
Dan Moore Held in German Prison Camp
Friends of Dan Moore once employed at Moore's Auto Store in Gallipolis learn he is alive but a prisoner in a German camp. A missing in action report from months ago has been updated via a card to Miss Judy Vance confirming the status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dan Brown
Moore's
Judy Vance
Harris Arrested On Desertion Charge In Point Pleasant
Frank Lewis Harris was arrested in Point Pleasant at the weekend on suspicion of desertion and is being held as his case is investigated.
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Point Pleasant
Frank Lewis Harris
Precinct Workers To Be Named
Gallia Board of Elections met in regular session at the Court House. Clerk Mrs. Willa Saunders told the Central Committee to recommend precinct judges and clerks for the November election. Few candidates have filed petitions. deadline is Sept. 3. Township officials and education board members to be elected this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
60 Years With Kerr Drug Company in Gallipolis
W L Robinson veteran Gallipolis druggist marked six decades with C D Kerr Drug Co by July 31 1883 arrival. He bought half in 1903, then remaining half in 1925 after Kerr’s death. After his son Sarah joined Navy Robinson ran duties, they recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary and raised four children: Ethel Dillon Harry Robinson Mary Lanier and Sarah Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. L. Robinson
C. D. Kerr Drug Company
Buffalo
W. Va
Robinson
C. D. Kerr
Kerr
Sarah
U.S. Navy
Rob
Ralph Dillon
Ethel
Coreopolis
Harry Robinson
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Stanley Lanier
Mary
This City
Sarah Robinson
U. S. Navy
Wounds of Haddox Are Not Serious
Mrs. Florence Haddox learns her son Corporal Arnam Haddox wounded in action in North Africa. A ankle wound required two operations to save the foot and a third operation is planned at a base hospital. He is reported as not seriously wounded and is improving. Beany Haddox is the nickname. James Tippie’s son James Edward Tippie, in the U S Navy two years, is on a two weeks shore leave in San Francisco with his wife and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Florence Haddox
Cpl
Arnam Haddox
North Africa
Haddox
Beany
James Tippie
James Edward Tippie
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
Former Recorder of Jackson County Dies
Margaret A. Miller 74 former Jackson County recorder died at her home 1386 Neil Ave Columbus after a long illness. She moved to Columbus five years ago to live with her sister Mrs Homer A Lloyd. Miller also worked in general insurance and was active in Jackson County politics. She was daughter of the late Judge Hillborn C. Miller and Mrs Miller of Jackson and survived by a brother Arthur R Miller of Logan. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson Methodist Church. Burial in Jackson.
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Columbus
Margaret A. Miller
Jackson County
Neil Ave
Miss Miller
Jackson
Homer A. Lloyd
Hillborn C. Miller
Arthur R. Miller
Logan
Jackson Methodist Church
Quiet Weekend in Gallia County Sees Few Arrests
State Highway Patrol and local police reported a quiet weekend in the Gallia area. Three arrests for intoxication occurred in Jackson County and one for driving without a license was recorded Saturday night.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Jackson County
Shelter Projects Are Completed for War Workers in Pt. Pleasant
Point Pleasant reports completion of two shelter projects for war workers. Walter Johnson says 700 shelters cost about 3 million dollars, with 1250 added residences since the program began. Only 16 shelters are occupied, and most may be removed after the war ends unless new employment appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Pleasant District
Point Pleasant
Walter Johnson
Barberton
Congress
Navy Yard
Ordnance Works
North Point Pleasant
Social Notes from Portland Highlight Local Visits and Births
Mrs George Bush and daughter from Gallipolis visited the W E McDade household. Louis Shaffer and family from Parkersburg spent the weekend with the Hilton and Siders households. Clarence Price of Columbus announces a daughter's birth on July 25 with grandparents Swaim and Price. Giebert McDade and Mt Pleasant Michigan relatives visit W E McDade. Elsie Roush and son Melvin return from Zanesville. Lester Price and family from Pittsburgh visit locals. Lawrence Blosser and children of Barberton visit Chas Hilton. Harry Swan visits Parkersburg relatives. Home Nursing Class meets at Mrs Stewart's in Reedsville.
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Portland
George Bush
Gallioplis
W. E. McDade
Louis Shaffer
Parkersburg
Chas. Hilton
J. A. Siders
Zanesville
Clarence Price
Columbus
Harry Swaim
Fagan Price
Giebert McDade
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Elsie Roush
Melvin
Lester Price
Pittsburgh
Wallace Redmond Engagement Set for August Wedding
Miss Lida Wallace of Sand Hill Road and Mr. Jack Redmond of Charleston announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The ceremony will be Sunday evening August 8 at 4 15 at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Chalmers F McCutchen officiating. Edith Dunn of Columbus is maid of honor and J B Redmond of Beaumont Texas is best man.
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Point Pleasant
William H. Wallace
Sand Hill Road
Lida Wallace
Jack Redmond
Charleston
J. B. Redmond
Clifton
Presbyterian Church
Chalmers F. McCutchen
Edith Dunn
Columbus
Beaumont
Texas
Junior Woman's Club
Lambda-Chi Omega Sorority
The
William H. Bardin
Redmond
Wahama High School
North East Oklahoma Junior College
Miami
Okla
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Co
Social notes from Kaylong to Huntington weekend
Miss Evalee Frye visits grandparents Sheriff Lieving and wife for several days. Cheryl Ann Mitchell arrives with her mother Mrs. G. E. Mitchell for a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Kapp. Judy Ellen Mitchell to return home with her mother. G. W. McAlpin visits from Charleston en route to Huntington. Harry Walker family take infant daughter to Holzer Hospital for treatment. John Tulloh heads to Mt. Nebo W. Va. to visit grandfather J. C. King. Rev. A. E. Tulloh to attend Woman's Society of Christian Service executive committee meeting in Huntington. Mrs. Tulloh a district officer. Mrs. O. B. Harper visits Hartford with son-in-law and daughter Donald A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Davis
Davis
F. E. Brinenstool
Mannington
W. Va
Gordon C. Green
Louisville
Charleston
Homer Barcus
Truman Barcus
Columbus
Charles Cottrell
Marion
Ohio
Lou North
Nell Wolfe
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold Wolfe
Evalee Frye
Kaylong
Sheriff
F. B. Lieving
G. E. Mitchell
Cheryl Ann
J. V. Kapp
Mt. Vernon Ave
Judy Ellen Mitchell
Mitchell
G. W. McAlpin
Huntington
Harry Walkers
Henderson
Holzer Hospital
John Tulloh
Mt. Nebo
J. C. King
A. E. Tulloh
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Zumbrunnen
Tulloh
O. B.harper
Donald A. Smith
Hartford
Mayor to Speak on Tri County Industrial Association
Mayor B Walter Krodel announced he will discuss the proposed tri county industrial association at a Washington School Auditorium rally in Gallipolis on Wednesday evening. Gallipolis Pomeroy and Middleport directors hold a mass meeting to explain the plan to residents and gauge public support.
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Point Pleasant
B. Walter Krodel
Tricounty Industrial Association
Washington School
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Middleport
Krodel
Camp Meeting Ends at Union Camp Grounds near New Haven
The annual two week camp meeting at Union Camp grounds near New Haven closed last night. Attendance exceeded prior years with strong interest. Evangelist Rev. Frank Norris, born in Letart Falls Ohio, delivered sermons to favorable reception. Several local religious leaders attended multiple sessions.
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Point Pleasant
Union Campgrounds
New Haven
Frank Norris
Letart Falls
Roush and Goett wed at courthouse ceremony
Miss Lou Ella Roush daughter of Mrs. Mary Roush of New Haven married Marvin Goett son of Mr. John F. Goett of Pomeroy at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon Rev. A E Tulloh officiated the vows were read in the ceremony.
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Point Pleasant
Louella Roush
Mary Roush
New Haven
Marvin Goett
John F. Goett
Pomeroy
A. E. Tullloh
Is Critically Ill In Point Pleasant
Mrs J Spencer is reported critically ill at the home of Mrs Ora P Biddle with whom she has lived since her husband died a few years ago. She suffered a slight paralytic stroke a few days ago.
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Point Pleasant
War Area Building Sale Announces Bid Dates
West Virginia Ordnance Committee offers a sale of varied buildings at Point Pleasant. Bids due Saturday August 7 13 for two large cafetoriums and about ten office and shop structures. Prospective bidders may view the site. information available from U S En Building Camp Conley.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
War Department
Dave No
Ings
Real Tate
U. S. En
Camp Conley
Point Ant
Jury Trial Sought In Highway Case
In the 9 works area a Federal District Court jury trial is sought by both the State of West Virginia and the U S Government over demination proceedings for closed highways. A court appointed commission awarded the state damages after a hearing. The state reportedly asked more than twice the commission’s award and the government’s stance remains undisclosed.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
U. S
Federal District Court
Thesk
Many Selectees To Leave Tomorrow At Huntington
A large crowd is expected at Huntington induction center tomorrow to bid farewell to 104 selectees who will undergo final examinations. The group includes many young businessmen from the city and county. Mrs. Olin Roush chaired the service group and was finalizing farewell details.
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Point Pleasant
Huntington
Olin Roush
Farmer Dies En Route to Clinic in Pliny
J S Foggins of Pliny planned to go to the clinic on Saturday afternoon after feeling ill. Coroner R W Eschenaur investigated the death of 74 year old Foggins who was en route. He is survived by wife Jennie Foggins. The body was prepared for burial and sent to an undertaker in Buffalo.
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Point Pleasant
J. S. Foggins
Pliny
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Gallipolis Social Notes
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Audrey
Waynesboro
Harry
Bill) Slaven
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S. C
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Daisy Abersole
Florida
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Boor
California
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Leo Bean
Gallipolis Clinic
Canada
John Lupton
Edith Niday
Ella G. Lupton
Marge Moore
Bedford
Mass
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Gallia Academy
St. Aloysius Academy
New Lexington
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Camp Barkley
New York
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Gerry
Maze Robinson
Pine Street
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Cincinnati
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Howard Nea
Hamden
Forest Saunders
Clyde C. Ingels
Cleveland Milair
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Allan
Navy Yards
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A. W. Carl
J. H. Cowan
Chillicothe
Bobbie
Bill Evans
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Mary Switzer
WAVES
Hunter College
Richard Carter
Otto S. Carter
A. N. Deckard
Mildred Swindler
Crown City
Myrtle Anderson
Dan Moore
Boards of Education
NEA
Sicily
Mellili
San Sebastian Church
Sam Simmons
Social Notes of
C. E. McCulloch
Kanawha
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club
Five Hundred
Homer Martin
Seventh St
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Josef Stalin
Kremlin
Wendell Willkie
Stalin
Willkie
Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
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