Jury Draw Complete for Gallia County January Term
Gallia County Jury Commissioners Dan Notter and Roy D Rothgeb named 75 residents for the January term of Gallia County Common Pleas Court Grand Jury 15 names and Petit Jury 60 names were drawn in the presence of Judge Robert M Betz Sheriff Oscar Baird and Clerk Marjorie Rinehart The term begins January 4 with listed jurors from Gallipolis Crown City Patriot and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Dan Notter
Roy D. Rothgeb
Robert M. Betz
Oscar Baird
Marjorie Rinehart
Evan Plymale, Jr
Lowell Call
Bidwell
Emma Pullins
Davis Myers
Scottown
Wendell Rees
Patriot
Esta Burdell
Richard P. Allen
Tom Adams
Kanau
Harry Pitchford
W. B. Bush
Leslie Sheets
Crown City
Hugh Niday
Dorothy Broyles
Eureka
Ollie C. Tope
Northup
Arden Dobson
Merrill Gothard
Wyman Sheets
John J. Allison
Ina P. Rice
Everett Delaney
Maude Nelson
Carolyn Roth
Thelma Campbell
Ruby Williams
Marie Berridge
George Gilmore
Mae Haskins
Gertrude Ward
Carl Baker
Pearl Elliott
Loren Glassburn
Mary Garist
Ned Eachus
Betty Evans
Earl Gordon
Glenn Rice
Pearl Pope
C. D. Parsons
Roberta Holzer
M. M. Belville
Ellis Thornton
Nevin H. Wood
Joe Carter
George A. Ashworth
Wyman Butt
Anthony Childers
B. H. Knox
Don Swick
Homer Kemper
R. S. Holcomb
Vinton
James Ballard
Paul Carruthers
Ishmael Gillespie
Marjorie Gates
Mildred Fleming
William Jenkins
Audrey Perkins
Vera Shelton
E. L. Cottrill
Porter
Maye Houck
Wendell Bradbury
Ryger
Myrtle Evans
Thurman
Seth E Welch Retired Farmer Dies at 73 in Jackson County
Seth E Welch 73 retired farmer from Jackson County died Tuesday morning at his son Melvin Welch’s home in Ewington Route 1. He was born January 8, 1886 in Jackson County. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Uncle Joe's Chapel in Berlin Cross Roads with burial in Salem Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, a son, a brother, and five sisters. Friends may call at Vernon McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Gallipolis
Seth E. Welch
Jackson County
Melvin Welch
Ewington
Route 1
Uncle Joe
Berlin Cross Roads
Salem Cemetery
Welch
Stephen A
Catherine Rice Welch
Lillian Wilson
Manchester
Frances Hixson
Jackson
Route 2
Maxine Bagley
Columbus
Lelia Perry
McArthur
Barbara Harper
Wellston
Saul Welch
Ruth King
Olive Gray
Springfield
Cora Morris
Catherine Gray
Jane Rowland
Vernon McCoy
Vinton
Holzer Hospital Notes Admitted and Discharged List
Hospital notes record admits Henry FE Miller Athens Howard J Brammer Trenton Julia Diane Adkins Crown City Larry D Lelong Oak Haul Richard D Delong Oak Hill Mrs Herbert Riffe Irenton Mayo R Bales Jr Ryger Gladys Sayre Leon Route 3 Dexter FE Carr Glouster dismissed Raymond Brady Alma Brown Pearlie S Dillon Sarah Faulkner Gillenwater Godfrey Grimm Higginbotham Heines Queen Rollins Rupe Sharp Blood used Tuesday pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry FE. Miller
Athens
Trenton
Julia Diane Adkins
Crown City
Larry D. Lelong
Oak Haul
Richard D. Delong
Oak Hill
Herbert Riffe Irenton
Mayo R. Bales, Jr
Ryger
Gladys Sayre
Leon
Dexter FE. Carr
Glouster
Raymond Brady
Alma Brown
Pearlie S. Dillon
Sarah Faulkner
Robert R. Gillenwater
Donald C. Godfrey
Elmer J. Grimm
Abraham L. Higginbotham
Theodore C. Heines
Francis C. Queen
Stephen Rollins
Paul D. Rupe
Curtis Sharp
Gallia Native Charlie Washington Dies at 86
Gallipolis native Charlie Washington age 86 died at 7 p m Tuesday at his sister Mrs Nancy Armstrong s home 644 Fifth Ave His last residence was 105 North Rand St Charleston W Va He was born April 30 1873 one of five children His survivors include a sister Mrs Lucy Mosby Cincinnati a son Charles Bud Washington Chicago and a grandson Merele Turner New York Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of his son from Chicago to be announced by Miller Funeral Home
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Gallipolis
Charlie Washington
Gallia County
Nancy Armstrong
Fifth Ave
Washington
North Rand St
Charleston
W. Va
Henry Monroe
Georgianna Beckley Washington
Greenfield Twp
Huntington
W. V
Will N. Hayward
Lucy Mosby
Cincinnati
Charles
Bud) Washington
Chicago
Merele Turner
New York
Miller Funeral Home
Marriage License Requested by Vernal Holberg and Freda Hommes
The 12th December license application was filed in Gallia County Probate Court by Vernal L. Holberg 20 of Oak Hill and Freda L. Hommes 16 of Patriot. They are the son and daughter of listed parents and seek a marriage license this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Office of Probate
Vernal L. Holberg
Oak Hill
Freda L. Hommes
Patriot
Lewis and
Clara Johnson Holberg
Lewis Hommes
Dee
Elizabeth Humphreys Hommes
Beer Cans Rocket Past 4 Billion in 25 Years
The Canco division of American Can reports beer cans have surged in use since 1945, with over 84 billion cans consumed and 42 billion produced this year. Home storage and refrigeration boosted beer can popularity, now dominating 60 percent of beer consumption and driving production toward a record year despite earlier packaging challenges.
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Central Press Association
Chicago
iIt
Canco
American Can Company
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Annual Christmas Party
The Women's Auxiliary of Lafayette Post 27 in Gallipolis held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. L. G. Marchi Sr.'s Chillicothe Road home. The decorated residence featured Yuletide lights and a tree. Members donated a dollar to help underprivileged children. refreshments included Italian pastries.
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Lafayette
American Legion
L. G. Marchi
Chillicothe Rd
Italy
Phil Hecker
River Traffic Gauges and Ohio River Dams Report
Daily river readings list gauges along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with water levels and rising or falling statuses. Entries include port towns Marmet Marmet Marmet and Camden along with multiple boat names and times on locks and dams, noting boats up or down at specific hours.
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Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Winfield
Ohio River
Ashland
Lunga Point
Jefferson
City of Tlantington
Mr. Criss
Beckford
Lick
Rancer
Logis
Derrick
Bob Benter
L. Wade Childress
Marmet
Semet
Solvay
Duncan Bence
Helen Z
Jerry Bosworth
Ernestine
M. Stevenson
Paul Blazer
R. W. Lea
Dwn
Etta Marie
Youth Escapes Injury In Gallipolis One Car Crash
Clyde Eugene Ward 18 avoided injury after a one car crash on Johnson Rd west of Route 218 in Harrison Township. The vehicle overturned after Ward, driving east, failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road. Ward was arrested for driving left of center and scheduled for County Court on Monday Dec 28. Also listed: Meigs County Court convictions including Armentrout fined for stopping on the highway Knapp fined for no operator license Simmons forfeited bond for passing without safe distance Baker forfeited bond for crossing a yellow line.
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Gallipolis
Clyde Eugene Ward
Harrison Township
State Highway Patrol Post
Ward
Johnson Rd
Meigs
Pomeroy
Heavy Damage In Two Auto Mishaps In Gallipolis
Two car collisions reported by City Police caused heavy damage. Frederick G. Adkins 24 of Gallipolis was charged with insufficient brakes after rear ending Lincoln Call 59 on Third Ave. A second mishap near Pine St involved Charles Harris 17 as a truck owned by White Implement Co. hit a suddenly opened door driven by Worthy Cremeens 43 of Vinton Route 2.
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Gallipolis
Third Ave
State St
Frederick G. Adkins
Central Ave
Lincoln Call
Adkins
Pine St
Charles Harris
White Implement Company
Worthy
Margaret Ashbaugh joins Alpha Hi chapter initiation
Shawnee resident Mrs. Margaret Ashbaugh, newly accepted member of the Alpha Hi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, attended initiation ceremonies recently at the Glenview Heights Party House in Logan.
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Margaret Ashbaugh
Alpha Hi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gramma
Glenview Heights
Logan
Auto dealer marks birthday with free wheel alignments
In Lander Wyoming a local auto mobile dealer held a birthday celebration and awarded free wheel alignments as door prizes. Winners were two employees from competing auto firms.
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Lander
Wyo
Haydenville Women Society Christmas Party Highlights
The Haydenville Women’s Society of Christian Service held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Leslie Higgins country home with candlelight worship and carols led by Mrs. Robert Lehman. Members lit a large Christ candle and exchanged gifts, followed by a social buffet. Several attendees and guests were listed, alongside a pre Christmas family gathering and travel news of members visiting relatives and spending holidays in Tucson and other cities.
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Haydenville
Luther Skiver
Christ
Glen Farley
George Shark
John Keplar
Leonard Lehman
Roy Crothers
Homer Carter
Genevieve Martin
Joy Sherritt
Nora Crothers
Lee McQuaid
Harry Swaim
Frank Allen
James Hurley
Robert Bowlby
Bonnie
Robert Lehman
Clifford Barnes and Son
John Hutchinson
Roger Moore
Jerry Chaffin
Robert Frasure
Bonnie and
Bobbie
Merle Ellenger
Logan
Carol Ann
Billie Jo Frasure
Lancaster
Mary Jane
Elizabeth House
Buchtel
Columbus
Tucson
Arizona
Wayne Mock
Rio Grande College
Robert Vollmer
Strassburg
Belva Vollmer
Gertrude Achaier
William Achaier
L. E Matheny
Birmingham
Alabama
James Decker
Library Christmas Story Hour At Gallia County Library
Sixty five children attended the annual Christmas Story Hour at the Gallia County District Library. Barbara Bailey and Claudia Miller told stories including Littlest Star. The group recited a Christmas poem and watched a movie. Staff members Nellie McCown Juanita Lapton and Cheryl Ann Thomas assisted and carols were sung.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Barbara Bailey
Claudia Miller
Nellie McCown
Juanita Lapton
Cheryl Ann Thomas
Bozanich Pays Fine After Disturbing the Peace
In Newcastle Wyoming Fred M Bozanich 20 arrived late to his wedding and faced justice court where he paid a 25 fine and 5 court costs for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Wyo
Fred M. Bozanich
Justice Court
Lt. Kerins Seeks Recruits for WACs in Gallipolis
Lt. Patricia Kerins, a 1st Lt. and recruiter, travels to Gallipolis to attract volunteers for the Women’s Army Corps. She describes army service as a practical career option for educated young women and outlines opportunities within the WAC.
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Gallipolis
Patricia Kerins
Annual Rotary Yule Party Draws Large Gallipolis Attendance
In Gallipolis a festive Rotary Christmas party at the Farmers Hotel hosted up to 150 attendees. Organizer Molly Smeltzer received a gift from Wayne B. Foster, with Rotary Annes also given presents by Old Saint Nicholas. WAC recruiter Lt Kerins spoke to local women about joining, highlighting training and career options.
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Gallipolis
Rotary
Farmers Hotel
Molly Smeltzer
Gallipolis Rotary Club
Wayne B. Foster
Rotary Club
Smeltzer
Santa Claus
Vinton Social Notes and Church Christmas Event
The Meth odist Sunshine Class held a Christmas party at the Dewey Walker home with 12 members and five visitors. Nancy Keeter died at Vinton Route 2 leaving a son Chester Jones and daughter Callie Landy plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everett G. George to spend Christmas with his parents and relatives. Ruth Mayer of Hudson visited Anna S Evans and Roger. Chester White visited Harry Doddrill Sunday.
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Guy Strausbaugh
Myrtle Strausbaugh
Nancy Keeter
Chester Jones
Callie Landy
Vinton
Everette G. George
Ralph George
Ruth Mayer
Hudson
Anna S. Evans
Roger
Chester White
Harry Doddrill
Birth Announced Pamela Sue McMahon in Gallipolis
Mr. and Mrs. Neil M. McMahon announce the birth of their second daughter Pamela Sue Monday at Holzer Hospital. The mother is Ruth Ann Love. Grandparents are Everett McMahon of Portsmouth Road Gallipolis and Donald Love of Vinton Route. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs. Laud Miller of Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Neil M. McMahon
Fourth Ave
Holzer Hospital
Pamela Sue
Ruth Ann Love
Elizabeth Ann
Everett McMahon
Portsmouth Rd
Donald Love
Vinton
Laud Miller
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Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Peter
By Jimmy Hatlo
Henry
Hen
Bigdome
Him
Thanx
JJ Ratterman
Chicago , Ill
Robert L. Armentrout
Mary R. Knapp
Langsville
Jack R. Simmons
Fort Wayne
Ind
Donald J. Baker
Social Notes
Library
Kerins
WACS
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Leetsdale
Kentucky
Ohio
Army
Msgt
Paul G. Kabage
Park Central Hotel
Army Corps
Ft. Knox High School
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Vinton Social Notes
Eleanor White
Br Imoi
Uy Blade Electric
Razor
Arling Black Label
Black Label
America
Canna Clack
Abel Seer
Carling
Carling Brewing Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Atlanta, Ga
Belleville, Ilinois
Frankenmuth, Mich
Natick, Mass
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