Fatal head on crash near Wilkesville kills woman
A Sunday two car collision two miles south of Wilkesville at 1 45 p m killed Marie Hutchinson 47 of North Kenova and seriously injured nine others including Albert Evans Hazel Butcher Ella Evans Bernard Hutchinson George Anthony Francis Ept Barbara Galloway Albert Kept Barbara Anthony and two uninjured Columbus children. Vernon McCoy a funeral director described cars strewn and one man found later in a ditch.
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Gallipolis
Wilkesville
Marie Hutchinson
Hazel Butcher
Carpenter Route 1
Evans
Ella Evans
North Kenova
Bernard Hutchinson
George L. Anthony
Columbus
Francis L. Ept
Jan Anthony
Barbara Galloway
Albert W. Kept
Barbara Anthony
Vernon McCoy
Vinton
Seven Accidents Over Weekend Investigated by State Patrol
State Highway Patrol investigated seven weekend crashes in Gallia and Jackson counties. Incidents included a motorcycle hitting a dog on Highway 588 injuring rider William Holley, a head on on Headley Road with Pearlie Woods and Raymond Buschett, and multiple crashes on Route 7 near Athalia and the Silver Bridge area. Injuries ranged from minor to moderate with several drivers and passengers treated or cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
William A. Hoilley
Holley
Holzer Hospital
Pearlie E. Woods
Oak Hill
Raymond Buschett
Blackfork
Headley Rd
Woods
No One Hurt In Accidents In Gallipolis Saturday
Two accidents within 12 minutes produced no injuries in Gallipolis on Saturday just after noon. Virginia Erwin, 33, Bidwell, backed into William Montgomery, 53, Bladen, pushing his car into Silvester Milan, 58, Gallipolis. A second crash at 12 27 p m sent Mona Anderson, 38, Loveland Virginia, veering onto the sidewalk and into a railing, her car heavily damaged and she treated for shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Virginia Erwin
Bidwell
William Montgomery
Bladen
Silvester H. Milan
Montgomery
First Ave
Mona Anderson
Loveland
Gallia County Junior Fair Winnings Totals Announced
Gallia County 4-H boys won 1802.25 dollars and girls 677.25 at the Junior Fair. Agricultural Extension Agent William P. Smith and Home Economics Agent Betty Ott released the figures. The boys dominated cattle showing 564 in dairy and 722 in beef, with other class awards listed. The girls’ totals flowed from club award earnings led by Rio Lucky Clover and Rodney Happy-Go-Lucky. A total of 19 educational exhibits were shown, with 250 girls and 100 4-H boys presenting projects and 87 in the 4-H style revue. Checks are being prepared and OSU Fair attendance news pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Twiglights
Bidwell Busy Bees
Bulaville
Cadmus Nimble Fingers
Centerville
Mercerville Top Notchers
Northup Lassies
Perry Jolly
Rio Lucky Clover
Rio Silver Thimble
Rodney Happy
Wide Awakes
Booth
Future Homemakers of America
Future Farmers of America
Little Kyger
Columbus
Second Gallia County Horse Show At Cheshire Field
Gallia County riding club hosts the Riders' Club Association classes at Cheshire Pilot Field near Gallipolis. The show starts at 7 p m with a 6 30 p m work meeting for members to prepare the field. Master of ceremonies is Odie O'Donnell. This is the club’s second show of the year, following a May 30 co sponsored event with the Kiwanians of Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Riders’ Club Association
Gallia County Riding Club
Cheshire Pilot
Odie O'Donnell
Kiwanians
Be Sure You Vote by Studying the Issues and Registering
A civic message urges voters to learn a candidate's record and actions rather than looks. It emphasizes registration, studying issues, marking a sample ballot, and dedicating time to vote. It frames voter preparation as essential to choosing representatives.
Missing Will Found Day Before Gallipolis Auction
A will thought lost for two years was found Friday in Gallipolis just a day before the Entsminger estate planned to go to public auction. The document dated May 3 1944 leaves Claude Miller and Iris Miller the bulk of the estate after gifts to churches and two children. The properties at 537 and 534 Second Ave were set for sale Saturday at 11 a.m. before discovery of the will.
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Gallipolis
Fred J. Entsminger
Claude Miller
Miller
Entsminger
Ralph Rhodes
Claudia
Freddie
Second Ave
Second
Henry Cherrington
Claude
Edith Walters
Ethel Saxon Brown
Iris Miller
Rhodes
Kyger Social Notes Birthday Party and Local Visits
A Kyger social column notes Deborah Matthews birthday party on Aug 9 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Matthews with numerous attendees. The piece lists many local families visiting relatives, travels, and a death in Greencamp with funeral attendance and furlough returning serviceman.
Births and social notices from Ravenswood area
Arthur H. Ritchie of Bose and Ritchie Inc. was recently a patient at St. Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg. William Brent, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. William Matics, was born at St. Josephs Hospital Parkersburg on August 11. Grandparents are Reed Myers and Guy Matics of North Ravenswood. Attendees at the Wagner reunion at St. Marys included Mallie Mettler Earl MacGlothlin Paul Lindamood and J C Brammer Buckhannon. Relatives Jerry Wagner Mark Allen and Mabel Wagner were present with Mark Allen aged four months named as the youngest attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Ritchie
Bose and Ritchie Inc
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
William Matics
William Brent
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Reed Myers
Guy Matics
North Ravenswood
Mallie Mettler
Earl MacGlothlin
Paul Lindamood
St. Marys
J. C. Brammer
Buckhannon
Jerry Wagner
Mark Allen
Williamstown
Mabel Wagner
Rhoda Frances Wagner
Mr and Mrs Paul France Visit Gallipolis natives
Mr and Mrs Paul France of Alberquerque New Mexico visit Gallipolis where both are natives. Mrs France was formerly Gladys Beard a nurse at Holzer Hospital. Mr France has two sons Paul Eddie and Robert living in the French city. The former is a local musician and the latter a X ray technician at the Gallipolis Clinic.
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Paul France
Alberquerque
N. M
Gallipolis
Straights Headed to Ocean Grove for Weeklong Vacation
Miss Ermalie Straight of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and Miss Donna Straight of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. departed Saturday for Ocean Grove New Jersey to spend a week of vacation.
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Gallipolis
Ermalie Straight
Donna Straight
Ocean Grove
N. J
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Divorce suit filed in Gallia County Court
Winfield M. Racer sues Darrell Carl Racer for divorce and alimony in the Gallia County Court of Common Pleas, seeking dissolution of marriage and financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Winfield M.racer
Darrell Carl Racer
Gallia County
Glouster PTO Hosts Back to School Dance
The Glouster PTO sponsors a back to school dance at Glouster High School auditorium. It begins Wednesday at 8 30 p m with admission of 25 cents per person. There will be games prizes a grand prize for the best dressed couple and a sale of hot dogs pop and homemade candy.
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Glouster
The
Glouster Pto
Glouster High School
Names Drawn For Grand And Petit Juries In Gallipolis
Grand and petit juries were drawn in Gallipolis for the September Common Pleas Court. The grand jury includes Bessie Bayst Green Township Grace Henderson Guyan Precinct Earl Brown Green Township Nenelta Evans Raccoon Township and others. The petit jury lists L. D. Sullins Springfield Township Wilma Haycraft Gallipolis Carrie Roberts Huntington Township Melvin Halley Ohio Township Bertha Jones Greenfield Township and additional names from multiple townships.
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Gallipolis
Grand and Petit Jury
Common Pleas Court
Bessie Bayst
Green Township
Grace Henderson
Guyan
Earl Brown
Nenelta Evans
Raccoon Township
Alice Simms
Morgan Township
Clarence Williams
Walnut Township
Jesta McGuire
Clay Township
Edwin P. Thaxton
Barbara Cox
Cheshire Pvt
Vint Clark
Springfield Township
Wilma Haycraft
Carrie Roberts
Huntington Township
Melvin Halley
Ohio Township
Bertha Jones
Greenfield Township
Louise Miller
Ruth Thomas
Cheshire
Raymond Bloomfield
Franklin Houck
Hazel Amos
Minnie Smith
Fae Reese
Virginia Harrison
Clinton George
Bidwell
C. Kathryn Neal
Cline L. Davis
Thurman Boggs
Jennie Miller
Merrill Waugh
Mayme Canterbury
Garnet Fellore
Walter D. Rose
Robert French
Addison
Raymond Butterfield
Darlene Houck
Guyan Township
Tony Brunicardi
Roy Mitchell
James Shaw
Raccoon
Doris Montgomery
Opal Casto
Lucille Casey
Carolyn Spears
E. C. Waugh
Marlin Boston
Luther M. Beman
Centerville
Ruth Mack
Cheshire Township
Marlin James
Death Follows Illness For Charles McCune
Charles E. McCune 77 a retired rural mail carrier died Sunday evening at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a long illness. Survived by wife Martha two sons Floyd E and Marion W a daughter Mrs James Wyne six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at Trimble Church of Christ with Rev Albert Courtney officiating burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence anytime.
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Glouster
Charles E. McCune
R. Trimble
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Martha
Floyd E
U.S. Air Force
Roswell
N. M
Marion W
Crooksville
James Wyne
Springfield
Trimble Church of Christ
Albert Courtney
Maplewood
Glouster WCTU year closes with potluck and elections
The Glouster WCTU year ends with a six o clock potluck at Miss Lalla Danford s home with ten members and one guest Mrs Ruth Watkins present A short program and business session follow Scripture was read by Mrs Lou Bingman Officers elected for the coming year include President Iva Price Vice President Sylvia Maxwell Secretary Lalla Danford and Treasurer Lou Bingman Also local society notes list visits and family news from area residents and service members including Paul Rea Cathy and James Cotter Jr
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Glouster
WCTU
Lalla Danford
Ruth Watkins
Lou Bingman
Glouster Council
Union
Iva Price
Sylvia Maxwell
Dinner Honors Mrs Waymer in Glouster Community
Mrs Jennie Waymer was honored with a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wilson in Philo on Sunday Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Burkheimer and son Roger Canton Mrs Ralph Neusum and daughter Trell Zanesville Mr Rae Morrison Mr Charles Medley and Mrs George McElfresh and son Stephen McConnelsville Mr and Mrs Charles Ray and children Glouster Rt 2 Mrs Paule Meade and children Trindia and David and Mr Bill Waymer Glouster.
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Glouster
Jennie Waymer
Woodrow Wilson
Philo
Charles Burkheimer
Roger
Canton
Ralph Neusum
Paule Meade
Trindia
David
Bill Waymer
Eagles Auxiliary to Meet in Glouster Tuesday Evening
The Eagles Auxiliary will gather Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Gertie Johnson serves as hostess for the coffee hour and games will follow the meeting.
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Glouster
Eagles
Gertie Johnson
Orpah Class to Meet at Glouster Methodist Church
The Orpah Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Forrest Strohmeyer's home. Miss Mabel LeFever will co host and lead devotions.
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Glouster
Glouster Methodist Church
Forrest Strohmeyer
Mabel LeFever
Andrew Bulloch Dies in Glouster Area
Mrs. E K Bryson received word that her uncle Andrew Bulloch of Marion died Friday evening of a heart attack. Survived by wife Thelma and son Ronnie of Norfolk, Va. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. at Hughes Funeral Home with Marion burial. Bulloch was a former Glouster resident.
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Glouster
E. K. Bryson
Andrew Bulloch
Marion
Thelma
Ronnie
Norfolk
Hughes
Bulloch
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Kenova
Donald Warehime
Albert H. Evans
State Patrol
Athalia
Douglas Ramey
Greyhound
Ramey
John R. Stephens
Oliver Bishop
Belle
W. Va
Carolyn Bishop
Silver Bridge
Clarence Galloway
Bellaire
James Eggers
Doris
Sse
South Web
Nassa Ger Rosale
Rose
South Webster Route 1
Belks
William P. Smith
Betty Ott
Gallia Club
Farmer
Advertising Council
Newspaper Advertising Executives Association
Jane Kottmeier
Orlando
Fla
San Francisco
Kyger Social Notes
Dale Sisson
Tom Rupe
Bess Rupe
Judy
Charley Tipton
Larry Thaxton
Robert Wood
Leslie Hawley
J.P. Bradbury
Garland Loveday
Marmet
Rosemary Sheers
Chesapeake
Elbert Loveday
Angeline Dixon
Patricia Storeman
Chester Ward
Paul
Freddy Rupe
Harlow Tate
Cleveland
Stanley Rupe
Tate
Kurt Longstreth
Longsville
Rudie Skeen
Wellston
Muriel Spires
W. R. Athey
D. L. Spires
Mayo Bales
Rex Lemley
Cora Dam
Cora Lemley
Forrest McNeal
Junior Lemley
Bryan Cremeans
Stevie
Delmar Durst
Hobart
Ind
Elizabeth Athey
Margaret Mulford
Edith Sam- Ady
Ders
Carlton
Donna Writsel
Estelle Smith
Middleport
Sidney Pickens
Bill Durst
Earl Snyder
All Mayo Bales
Dayton
Fair Haven
Kananga
Bonnie Lou Sorrell
Ewington
Gladys Snyder
Elmer Moses
Luther Lemley
Bullaville Road
Gallipolis State Institute
Ravenswood
PTO
Athens
G -I
Newman
Angeli
Everett Sloane E
Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo
Charles McCune
Glouster Society
Paul Rea
Cathy
Worthington
James
Mrs. Waymer
Eagle Auxiliary
Wafey i T Theatre
Sterling
Talking Mule
Mickey Rooney
Virginia Welles
Paul Cavanagh
Francis the
Logan
Nelsonville
George Gobe
Birds and the Bees
Richard Widmark
Back Lash
John Lana Wayne-Turner
Tre
Chase
Hey Tate SN
Scott Brady
Johanna Matz
Raymond Burr
Corona Films
Lippert Pictures
Cam Nl Saat
Anne Baxter
Jeff Chandler
Rory Calhoun
AAA Bion
Carl Benton Reid Wallace Ford
Raymond Wallorn
Universal-International
Cleo Moore
John Agar
Universal International
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Dales Evans
Trigger Jr
Ters
Terry Morse
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