Nelsonville Greyhounds Meet Pomeroy Panthers Tonight
Nelsonville hosts Pomeroy in a home basketball game at 7:30 after a setback at Logan. The Greyhounds aim to rebound on their own floor, with the reserves challenging the varsity in a prep for the post holiday slate.
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Nelsonville
Greyhounds
Logan Chieftains
Pomeroy
Hounds
Athens
Scarlet and Grey
Panthers
Logan
Scarlet Five
Presbyterians Inaugurate Custom Honor Service
Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Church will hold two Sunday services to honor members of military families. Cards bearing Colossians 2 5 will notify servicemen absent in body that worship occurred. The church lists 64 servicemen and one WAVES member on its local honor roll.
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Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
The
WAVES
Religious Service With Christmas Program Planned
The Rev. Stevens will lead services at the A.M.E. Church in Nelsonville on Sunday December 19 at 3 p.m. A Christmas program follows the service and all are invited to attend.
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Nelsonville
Stevens
Service Men of York District Promotion News
Bert Tolliver of the U S Navy, stationed at Annapolis Maryland, has been promoted to Hospital Apprentice First Class and is undergoing physiotherapy at the U S Naval Hospital in Annapolis. He plans to remain on duty there for several weeks. Pfc Max Linton of the U S Army, stationed at Tapona Nevada, is on a two week furlough visiting relatives and friends after nine months in service.
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Bert Tolliver
U. S. Navy
Annapolis
U. S. Naval Hospital
Max Linton
U. S. Army
Tapona
Nev
Officers Installed At Eudora Chapter Eastern Star
In Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star held its annual installation at the Masonic Temple with a six o clock dinner. Mrs Ida Hill received a white Bible from retiring officers while Mrs Freda Hoch became worthy matron and Mrs Inez Wilson installed the new officers with aid from Mrs Mable Washburn and others. The ceremony included candle lighting and song This Is My Task with participation by Masons and families in attendance.
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Nelsonville
Eudora Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ida Hill
Freda ‘Hoch
Mable Washburn
Ada Hawk
Edith Stiers
Freda Hoch
Frank Groves
Elizabeth Murphy
Kenneth Kinneer
Emma Cook
Helen Washburn
Olive Brookins
Esta Warren
Elizabeth Siddle
Adah
Helena McCune
Ruth
Audrey Shafer
Esther
Phyliss McDaniels
Martha
Velma Pritchard
Electa
Bertha Saunders
Cora Davis
Sentinel
Anna Lax
W. W. Warren
Helen Largent
Funeral services for Cleo Williams Foure man in Columbus
Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Williams Foureman, a former Nelsonville resident, will be Sunday at 2 PM at Grandview Methodist Church in Columbus. Friends may call at Glenn L. Myers Funeral Home in Columbus until the time of the service.
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Nelsonville
Cleo Williams Foureman
University Hospital
Columbus
Grandview Methodish
Glenn L. Myers
Bagley To Return Home From Army Discharge
Pvt. Charles Leroy Bagley of Fort Belvoir Virginia has received an honorable discharge and expects to arrive home in Nelsonville on Friday. Mrs Joe Galvin Jr of Nelsonville left to spend the end of the week with her husband Cpl Joe L Galvin a Cavalry Radio School student at Fort Riley Kansas and will return early next week.
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Nelsonville
Charles Leroy Bagley
Fort Belvoir
Joe Galvin, Jr
Cpl
Joe L. Galvin
Cavalry Radio School
Fort Riley
Kansas
Dezso Brockman Wedding Announced in Reno
Mrs Mary Dezso of Cincinnati announces the marriage of her son Staff Sgt John Dezso to Miss Mary Jean Brockman daughter of A H Brockman Red Bluff California on Nov 21 in Reno Nevada. Attending were Staff Sgt Early Day Camp Beale California and Mrs James Lynch Sacramento. The bride wore a blue suit with red and black accessories. The bride joines her husband at Camp Bowie Texas where he was transferred from Camp Beale California.
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Mary Dezso
Cincinnati
Nelsonville
John Dezso
Mary Jean Brockman
A. H. Brockman
Red Bluff
California
Reno
Nevada
Camp Beale
James Lynch
Sacramento
Dezso
Los Molinos High School
Camp Bowie
Texas
Blue Lake News Briefs
Blue Lake items note illness among Mrs. Garland Caudill Anna Cottrill and Sara Craigg. Weekend visitors include James Hazlett and Peggy to Gallipolis and Geraldine Sheets to Columbus. Rev. Walker Beaver holds meetings at Siloam Chapel. Pvt Roe Sheets, missing in action, located in German prison camp. Alva Calhoun roasted peanuts for holidays. Attendees at Harold Root funeral included E N Leonard. Visitors from Springfield included Joseph Wooten. Erban Baldwin returns to camp. Huntington visit by Brisco Baldwin group.
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Blue Lake
Garland Caudill
Anna Cottrill
Sara Craigg
James Hazlett
Peggy
Nina Muriel Dorton
Gallipolis
Geraldine Sheets
Columbus
C. E. Sheets
Walker Beaver
Huntington
Siloam Chapel
Pvt
Roe Sheets
Maly
Alva Calhoun
E. N. Leonard
Harold Root
Middleport
Joseph Wooten
Springfield
Brisco Baldwin
Erban Baldwin
O. R. "Sheets
E. Sheets
Thomas Shaw
Dewey Gay
Encounter Severe Weather on Trip Returns to Gallipolis
Sheriff Hatfield and Ed Judy came back Wednesday night from a trip to Sandusky and other parts of Northern Ohio with Henry King formerly of Addison. King was arraigned Thursday on a non-support charge. The sheriff reports severe weather disrupted the journey.
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Gallipolis
Hatfield
Ed Judy
Sandusky
Ohio
Henry King
Addison
Ration Board Hears Farmers at Meeting
POINT PLEASANT The War Ration Board of the agricultural adjustment association meets in the office to consider farmers applications for machinery fencing and other supplies of critical materials chaired by Riley Gibbs.
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Point Pleasant
The
Agricultural Adjustment Association
Riley Gibbs
Vesper Service at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville
Reverend Lloyd Evans announces a Christmas Vesper Service at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville for Sunday December 19 at 4 30 pm. The program features choir led by Glen Hanes with Mary Louise Bowen on organ and soloists Margaret Johnson Imogene Sayers Emily Sharp Peg Barber and Glen Hanes.
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Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
First Presbyterian Church
Margaret Johnson
Imogene Sayers
Emily Sharp
Peg Barber
Glen Hanes
Ruth Beckler
Mary Louise Bowen
Mary Louise
Harriett Burgess
Libby Shafer
Jane Rose
Rosemary Snackenburg
Ada Jean Raine
Ruth Raine
Ada Hall
Jessie Shafer
Ruth
Young People Present Christmas Play Sunday at Church of Christ
Nel sonville reports the camp conference clubs and Christian Endeavor will stage Christmas Is for Children Sunday at 7 30 in the Church of Christ auditorium directed by Mrs L B Melching Cast includes Roger Webb Margaret Warren Charles Mechem Helen Miner Judy Betts Mary Jack Miner assists Chorus directed by Mrs Glenn Allen with Miss Sigrid Love on Christmas music No admission charge Bible School at 9 30 announces benevolent homes offering Worship at 10 30 features Christmas music Rev L E Evans will preach A Christian Home Intermediate and Senior Endeavor meet at 6 with officer elections in the senior group.
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Nelsonville
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
L. B. Melching
Roger Webb
Margaret Warren
Charles Mechem
Helen Miner
Judy Betts
Mary Jack Miner
Glenn Allen
Sigrid Love
Bible School
Christian Church
L. E. Evans
Gallia Native Earl Cook Dies in Indiana Home
Gallia native Earl Cook age 60 died at his home in Indianapolis after a career as O Neals Department Store manager in Akron and later with a wholesale business in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife Levin Smith a brother Harry of Pittsburgh an aunt Ella Berridge and several cousins. Funeral services and burial were held in Indianapolis.
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Gallipolis
Earl Cook
Indianapolis
Mr. Cook
Samuel T. Cook
Nelle Cook
O'Neal
Akron
Levin Smith
Riley Smith
Bladen
Harry
Pittsburgh
Ella Berridge
Mayme
Ed Berridge
Susie Henke
Kate Oliver
Mrs Jenkins To Manage Morris and Company Store
Gallipolis reports Mrs Sam Jenkins named new manager of the Morris and Company Five and Ten Cent Store succeeding Steve Doty. She has seven years with the Jackson store. Doty resigns due to a threat condition aggravated by Ohio Valley climate and plans time at Mt Vernon before seeking further work.
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Gallipolis
Morris and Company
Sam Jenkins
Steve Doty
Jenkins
Jackson
U. S
Doty
Ohio Valley
Mt. Vernon
Young Child Dies in Cleveland Family Loss
Mrs. W. Pres Beall learns of the death of her great granddaughter Elizabeth six months old, daughter of Dr and Mrs Neil Preston Beall of Cleveland. She is the only grandchild of Bonnie Lusher Beal of Cleveland and a great grandchild of Mrs. O. W. Lusher of Pt. Pleasant.
Heights Choir Presents Cantata Child of Bethlehem
Heights United Brethren Church in Point Pleasant presents the cantata Child of Bethlehem by Louise E. Stairs directed by Mrs. Frank H. Capehart Jr. with 20 singers. It is sung in candle light, debuting new robes. church opens at 7 30, prayers and scripture precede the 45 minute program.
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Point Pleasant
Heights
War Plant Workers Donate Liberally
General Chemical Defense Corporation employes contributed about 200 to the Mason County War Fund. A spokesman said workers gave generously from home communities in Mason Meigs and Gallia Counties or where they reside.
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Point Pleasant
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Mason County
Santa Claus to Visit Episcopal Children in Point Pleasant
At 6:30 Sunday evening Santa Claus will visit the Sunday School children of Christ Episcopal Church in the parish house. Readings and songs are planned, and the hall will be decorated with Christmas ornaments for a merry Christmas party.
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Point Pleasant
Santa Claus
Christ Episcopal Church
Some New Workers Added at War Plant
POINT PLEASANT It was stated yesterday that ordnance works employment remained fairly steady. Some new workers are being given jobs, mainly to replace those released or enlisted in the armed forces.
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Point Pleasant
Ordnance Works
Dennis Lilly Named Choir Director at Point Pleasant Church
Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church hires Dennis Lilly as choir director. Lilly, who arrived in 1942, works at the shipyard and recently won best singer at a shipyard rally.
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Point Pleasant
Christ Episcopal Church
Dennis Lilly
Lilly
Real Estate Deals Report Closed in Point Pleasant Area
Two property transactions closed yesterday in Point Pleasant. John Oshel sold his 300 Viand St. building to Holly Hudson for under 10 000, a former auto showroom later leased for worker housing with multiple rooms upstairs and business space on first floor. B Hannaman sold 2001 Mt Vernon Ave. to Charles L. Bechtle. the six room home built in 1942 features basement furnace cabinets and bath, as the Hannamans plan to move to Washington.
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Foint Pleasant
John Oshel
Viand St
Holly Hudson
Viand
Fourth St
B. Hannaman
Mt. Vernon Ave
Charles L. Bechtle
Farmers Hedware Co
Hannaman
Christmas Night Program Planned at Heights United Brethren Church
A Christmas night program at Heights United Brethren Church features a playlet and readings. Junior department members directed by Mr. Frank H. Capehart with assistance from Mrs. Toral Morrison and others, and primary pupils directed by Mrs. Hale Blessing, will participate.
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Point Pleasant
Heights United Brethren Church
Frank H. Capehart
Toral Morrison
Capehart
Blain Bell
Wanda Waugh
Hale Blessing
Fire Damage in Home Near Point Pleasant
A small fire at John Shifler’s home on Second Street was extinguished yesterday afternoon by the fire department. The booster tank held enough water to control the blaze, which started in the living room around 1 45. Police say live coals likely caused the fire and damage was not extensive.
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Point Pleasant
John Shifler
Second St
Redman
Flu Fails To Hit In Spencer Area
Major Brian A Buell district health officer visited Spencer yesterday and staff at the county health center said no influenza epidemic signs exist in the city or county. Only five cases have been reported by physicians to the health center.
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Point Pleasant
Brian A. Buell
Spencer
Martin Is Honored For Football Work
Martin Is Honored For Football Work Captain Martin Jr of Senior High School 1943 football squad received honorable mention on both Northern and Southern all state teams West Virginia. The team under Coach Sanders made a strong comeback and Captain Martin contributed to the result.
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Point Pleasant
Homer Martin, Jr
West Virginia
Sanders
Martin
Seed Potatoes Cost Is Reported High
Seed dealers in POINT PLEASANT are asking $4.95 a bushel for certified seed potatoes. A prominent grower said he would not plant seed at that price. Commercial growers paid $2.50 to $3 last year while home users paid as high as $7.50 a bushel for small quantities.
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Point Pleasant
Christmas party notes from Pt. Pleasant society circles
Pt Pleasant Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Christmas party at Trinity Methodist Church with decor by Mrs H H Pullem. The program included prayers, duets, readings, and poems. Numerous members registered, and Mrs W H Morgan traveled to Washington. A clinic update and a surgical leave were noted from Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
H. H. Pullem
R. D. Oseland
W. A. Gregg
Chester A. Roush
Alice Ann Roush
Arthur Stephean
Elise Ann Bardin
Gregg
Richard Startzman
Charles Stepp
Mary Jo Blackburn
Cc. C
D. L. Wilson
Paul F. Thomas
J. W. Rhoades
Emma Burnside
E. McElfresh
John Chase
Will C. Stortz
Charles Wamsley
Donald Pullem
J. K. Giles
Roy L. Price
C. W. Reynolds
George Miller
Jessie Oliver
Stanley Johnson
R. D. Osel
Ben Franklin
Vera Fadeley
Josephine Fowler
Kathleen Jiiden
Blanche Armstrong
Bessie Johnson
Bertha Condee
Inez Barnette
Shirley Thomas
Nya Morgan
Leon
Point
Point Pleasant Personal News
William Clines of General Chemical Defense Corp plans a Louisville Kentucky holiday visit. Miss Bille Gunn is ill at her Seventh Street home. Mrs Gordon Meeker has returned home from Moundsville.
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Point Pleasant
William Clines
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Louisville
Bille Gunn
Seventh St
Gordon Meeker
Moundsville
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