Bobcats and Bulldogs Resume Cage Activities
Ohio Universitys Bobcats and Athens High Schools Bulldogs resume basketball after holiday break. The Bulldogs travel to McArthur to face the Little Generals in a bid to end a winless streak, while Ohio U travels on a two game road swing to meet Tennessee in Buffalo and Gannon College in Erie. The Bobcats depart for Buffalo with nine players and will return to Erie to play Monday, as both teams contend without their coaches who are away on other duties.
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Mitch
Ohio University
Bobcats
Athens High School
Bulldogs
McArthur
Little Generals
Lancaster St Marys
Ohio U
University of Tennessee
Bufalo
N.Y
Gannon College
Erie
Columbus
Buffalo
Erle
Attens Ruesang
Mark ‘Wylie
Ralph Sayre
Bill
Tennessee
John Maye
Pasadena
Vols
Masonic Chapter Hosts Annual Turkey Dinner
Members of the Gallipolis Masonic Chapter held their annual turkey dinner at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night. The event featured degree work certified by High Priest Maurice Bane and other officers.
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Gallipolis
Nagnty-Uive
Masonic Hall
O. E
Maurice Bane
Tech Tulsa Disdain Role Of Favorite Tech
A terse local item notes Tulsa’s reaction to a favored tech figure or product, highlighting public skepticism and regional sentiment about technological leadership. The brief suggests mixed opinions and a guard over branding and influence within the city’s discourse.
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Tech
Tulsa
Hardy-Stephens Battle Seen in Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl pits USC captain Jim Hardy against Tennessee freshman Bus ter Stephens in a clash of pass attack versus power running. Hardy has set USC passing records and Stephens is a standout for the Vols, with both teams boasting strong offenses in a high stakes New Year game.
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Hardy-Stephens
Hollis Houston Killed in Action on German Front
Hollis Houston is reported killed in action on the German front. Firemen extinguished a blaze at Rio Grande home of John Rees Thursday morning. Chief Steve Jenkins put damages at 180 dollars, with most loss from water and a roof hole.
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Hollis Houston
Rio Grande Gallipolis
John Rees
Rio Grande
Steve Jenkins
Gallipolis Social Notes and Engagements Report
Gallipolis social notes record a wedding of Miss Virginia Buzard to Lieutenant Davies in Youngstown with a gala reception at the Buzard home. The bride wore her sister’s ivory satin gown and a heirloom pendant. Details include attendants, honeymoon plans in New York City, and Davies’s return from overseas before joining Annapolis. The column also lists visitors, teas, and local personal notes from Gallipolis and nearby areas.
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Fernoon
Dee
Y. James W. Bartholomew
Los Angeles
Richard J Gibbs
Belpre
Richard S. Lee
Louisville
Davies Fisher
John C. Wester
Cine
Cinnatt
Chester Clarke
Youngstown
Anna Mary Davies
Schwarz to retire as Ohio Hospital for Epileptics head
GALLIPOLIS Ohio Joan G Schwarz superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics will retire in January 1945. She has served since the death of Dr G G Kineon and for twenty nine years on the medical staff. Dr George H Rob is named to succeed her and has been an assistant physician since April 1930.
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Gallipolis
A. Joan G. Schwarz
Ohio Hospital
G. G. Kineon
Herbert R. Mooney
George TH. Rob
Ridicules Cotton Bowl Odds by Looking Ahead
Dallas AP report quotes Jim Lookabaugh of Oklahoma A&M predicting no easy Cotton Bowl task against Texas Christian. He praises TCU as a balanced, strong defense and notes his undefeated team, counting on practice to prepare for the game.
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Dallas
Bott Amies
Jim Lookabaugh
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Sklahoma
Oklahoma A
Cookabaugh
Beligion War Souvenirs Sent by Son Deckard
Mr. and Mrs. Tra Deckard of Jallipolis receive a small collection of souvenirs from their son Pfe. Marvin E. Deckard, serving with medical troops in France since the invasion. The items include a fork and spoon and a deck of playing cards likely from a campaign display.
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Jallipolis
Tra Deckard
Cole
Pfe
Marvin E. Deckard
Belgium
Asciiss
Deckard
France
Victory in 1945 sermon at First Baptist Church
Rev J Rawart Hakes announces Sunday morning sermon Vict ory in 1945 at First Baptist. Evening service topic is For the New Year A New Leaf or a New Life with special music. At First Presbyterian Rev Theodore Valenti returns to pulpit Sunday morning after visiting parents in New York.
To Study Bills for Soldiers at Juint Pleasent
The local draft board plans to call the largest number of men in several months as new bills are studied to support soldiers. The notice notes emphasis on manpower and wartime needs during the period.
Razzle-Dazzle Fray Seen in Sun Bowl
In the Sun Bowl at El Paso on New Year’s Day the Southwestern Pirates and Mexico’s Pumas meet in a clash of tricky plays and fast backs. Mexico, coached by Bernard A, promises to showcase its top tricks against a Pirates squad with six wins and ten losses. The Mexican champions have five wins and one draw, aiming for a bold performance in this high-profile game.
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Paso
Sen
Aes
Southwest
University of Mexico
Southwestern
Texas
Southwestern Pirates
Pumas
Lassie
Ines
Mexico
Bernard Ath
Pirates
Soldier Files Suit For Divorce In Mason
Richard W. Evans sues Ivy H. Evans in circuit court alleging marriage in Gallipolis in 1941 and residence in Point Pleasant until his July 1944 military call. He says a furlough brought him home to find his wife with relatives in Putnam County and that she told him she loved another man and no longer wished to live with him.
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Aivorce
Richard W. Evans
Ivy H. Evans
Gallipolis
Point Pleasant T
Evans
Putnam County
Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
New York report notes Swope signed as New York state racing commission chairman as the only real racing man on the board. Phelan's Athletic Commission chair term ends, signaling key appointments. Racing shows a salaryless job, yet New York earned over 29 million from racing in 1944. Also mentions Notre Dame coach McKeever, subway alumni, and a Penn State basketball practice moment with former high school captains.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State Racing Commission
John J. Phelan
New York Athetic Commission
The
Racing Commission
McKeever
Notre Dame
Saints and
Sinners
Subway
Penn State
John Lawther
More Mason Listed as W. More Mason Listed as W.
Mrs Iva Capehart of New Haven reported from the war department that her son Sergeant Joseph H Capehart was killed in action in Germany on December 7 after twice being wounded. He served with General Pattons Third Army. A brother Ray Capehart is in France. George N Capehart, former postmaster at New Haven, is grandfather to Mr and Mrs John W Stone of Leon who were notified their son Private John Thomas Stone has been missing in action in France since November 2. Mrs Goldie Jones of Apple Grove also learned her son Private Robert Jones is missing in action in Belgium.
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California
Tennessee
Trojan
Jim Hardy
Buster Stephens
Vols
Trojans
Hardy
Jeff ‘Cra Vath
USC
Stephens
Gallipolis
Hollis D. Houston
Germany
War Department
W. L. Houston
Houston
Lawrence County
Proctorville
Geia County
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Fourth Avenue
Lowell Dewey Houston
Coast Artillery
Hawaii
Allipolis
Ray Bailey
Barbara
McConnelille
Columbus
GG. Gillingham
Dayton
Alfred Arnold
Wednesder
Naval Base
Florida
South America
CS. Navy
Carl Treleaven
Hazel Elliott
Heir
Detroit
Sistr
Margaret Treleaven
Cleveland
Rathburn
Whelan
Guy White
Elyria
A. P. Kerr
Christ Or
Rock Island
Err
Commm and Savings Bank
Mabel Noel
Anne Thornton
Mine Rotale ‘Krusell
York
Obe Trlin
Lester C. Cooper
Carroll Swanson
Philadelphia
Migdiegort
C.F. Hawking
Mothe Tovet
Swanson
Mee
Gnaries
Swanson, Mrs. Swan
Cnarsnaughier
Glocie
Galipo
Point Pleasant
Iva Capehart
New Haven
Joseph H. Capehart
Acton
Patton
Third Army
Ray Capehart
France
George N. Capehart
John W. Stone
Leon
Rolite
Rolite, Have Been Notified the Their Son, Pfc
John Thomas Stone
Goldie Jones
Apple Grove
Thas
Pvt
Robert Jones
Belgium
Ford Hack Auto Supply
Shortness
McClain
Ruwe
Marsha
Marley
Huene
Leonard Boner
Mra Werang
Thompson
Mire J
Lemel Lotton
Mt Haris
Vernon Ave
Russell A. Luton
Port
Man Land
Godman
Cago
Everett Sutton
Ftartman
Vernon Ave. Jones
Carol Benedict
Marietta
Hugh J. Barr
G. W. West
West
Robert Powers
Dren
Mary Pat
Timmy
Ironton
Gail Wallace
Granville
John
ALL Star League
Dover
Hartman
Roberts
Marie Martin
Tampa
Fla
Tampa University
and Boyles
Homer Martin
Benninger
Lloyd
Sever
Lt King
USN
Rhode Inland
Stone
King
Susan Nutter Alma
Gar- Dollison
Hette Tills
Jeu. Johnson
Tillis
St. Lietenant
South Carolina
Donald Raiden
Keynes Bron. Milling
George A. Rairden
Struble
Casto
West Coast
Bolin
Huntington
Rose
Nancy Rairden
Krannitz
Totals Infantry
Sman Arnett Cossin
Theodore Cossin
Navy Signal Corps
Bucks Trounce Spartans Akron Cops 5th Straight
Ohio State Buckeyes thump Michigan State 67 to 31 at East Lansing to remain unbeaten in conference play, their second win over the Spartans this season. Akron Zippers beat Westminster (Pa) 81 to 39 to win fifth straight as details unfold in a crowded box score.
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Wno
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Michigan State
East Lansing
Bucks
Spartans
Akron University
Zippers
Wminster
Pa) College
Q. Wagner
Wagner
Don Grate
Ief
Ate
Til Pfeffer
Rapehak
Watkins
Yien Man
Duntevy
Mareinko
Akron
Pennsyla Paquette
Varians
Frische
Rupert Handicap Uoom Bennett
Westminster
Rue de L'Elysee
Paris
Négysbree
Aeason
P. Grasshoppers
M. Armbruster
Cunnningham
Point Pleasant
Ger- Walker
P. Wagner
Ity
D. Roush
Galvin
Sore
Wes
Catlagh
W. Manning
George van Nostrand
Sprenger
Robert J. Heslop
A. le Roesler
Detroit
Laula Lewis
Bess Gygax
Edith “Mercer
Hallida
Corn- Opolis
Walter A. Windsor
Nelson A Park
Roush
Milton Miller
Homer Martin
Halliday
Local Bridge Club Hosts At Island View Inn
Mrs Foster hosted a gathering of the Island View Inn bridge group on Wednesday evening in Westlake with Byard and assorted members. Three walking tables played while Mrs Anger of Gallipolis won high score and Mrs Spear took the low score prize. Refreshments followed for attendees including Miss Ingraham Miss Marjorie auerle and several Point Pleasant residents.
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Roy
Ridenour
Smith
Foster
Cokonougher
Island View Inn
Westlake Launeh
Byard
Fran- Blind Mi
Ces Anger
Gallipolis
Kircher
Raymond Spear
Phyllis Ingraham
Marjorie Auerle
Spear
Charles Henry ‘Stone
William Gygax
Richard Mt Peck
Harriet Lewis
Joan’ Jewell
Local Bowling League Scores and Community Notices
Fragmentary sports box and community notes from Logan Bowling City League and nearby residents. Includes player totals, team lines, and personal mentions of travelers, visits, and military assignments. Details cover Ford Hack Auto Supply, Marley, Lemel Lotton, Mrs. Russell A. Luton, and local households with scattered scores and statuses.
Henderson man 62 dies after heart illness at home
Point runasant James Emmett Johnson aged 62 died at his Henderson home at 1 15 PM Thursday after a heart condition worsened. He had been critically ill about 12 hours. The body was taken to Chapman Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. He was a former Marietta Manufacturing Co employee and a retired farmer. He was survived by his widow Minnie Johnson a son Lol Johnson two daughters Helen Jones Ruth Henry of Henderson a son Sergeant Woodrow Johnson killed in a plane crash in Pennsylvania about a year ago whose body was brought home for burial. He also left two brothers Luther Johnson of Charleston Wesley Johnson of South Side a sister Tan Blain of Arlee and a half sister Edna Duncan of Gallipolis Ferry.
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Helen Jones
Ruth Henry
Henderson
Woodrow Johnson
Pennsylvania
Mason County
Johnson
Luther Johnson
Charleston
Wesley’ Johnson
South’ Side
Tan B
Many From Distance with Rites Funeral Ties for Councilman Harden
A large group of friends and relatives attended the funeral for Councilman Rody M Harden. Notables included Mr and Mrs Ray Harden Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Fil Riser Portsmouth VA Mr and Mrs Arnold Kidd Ripley Frank Ketter Cedar Grove Steve Mackley and children Reed Hugh Childs Dayton Z W Boggess Huntington Rev Carl Clendenin and Mrs C Durtee Columbus Cecil J Ale the Williamson Mr and Mrs Walter Hyatt Columbia Tenn Mr and Mrs Dick Bowen Mrs Gaylord Woomer and Mrs Virginia Coleman Gallipolis were listed among attendees.
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Point Pleasant
Rody M. Harden
Ray Harden
Pittsburgh
Fil Riser
Portsmouth
Arnold Kidd
Ripley
Frank Ketter
Cedar Grove
Steve Mackley
Childre Reed
Hugh Childs
Dayton
Z. W. Boggess
Huntington
Carl Clendenin
C. Durtee
Columbus
Cecil
Alethe
Williamson
Walter Hyatt
Columbia, Tenn
Dick Bowen
Gaylord Woomer
Mra. Vir
Finia Coleman
Gallipolis
Cadet Parsons to Play on Alumni Basketball Team
Cadet Parsons USNR from University of Calsville Ky will join Gauley Bridge High School alumni for a Saturday night game. He travels with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C C Parsons of Mt Vernon Ave and will return to Louisville Jan 1 to resume training.
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Point Pleasant
Wunam E
West Virginia and Ohio State duel in Shrine All Star practice
West Virginia's Jim Walthall closely challenges All-American Les Horvath as East squad practices for the Shrine All Star Classic on New Year's. West uses a twine backfield with Bob Kennedy calling signals and Bob Waterfield as the brains behind the other unit.
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San Wan
West Virginia
Jim Walthall
Les Horvath
Ohio State
Bob Kennedy
Bob Waterfield
Uc.l.a
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