Rowland Withdraws From Contest For County Bench
Athens County judgeship shifts as Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland announces he will step aside after 18 years on the bench. He cites desire to keep judiciary out of politics and notes his long public service from 1931 through February 1949.
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Athens County Bar
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
R. D. Williams
Athens
Common Pleas Court Post
Rowland
Athens County
Freeport
Harrison County
Ohio State University
John J. Woolley
Woolley and Rowland
Hal Rowland
Fire Destroys Albany Home
Albany Route 1 resident Herb Beckley plans to rebuild after a Saturday morning fire destroyed his home and furnishings. The blaze started upstairs and is believed caused by a defective flue. the Beckley family is staying with their son Gerald.
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Albany
Herb Beckley
Trimble Woman Fined and Jailed for Destructive Act
Bernadine Sawyer of Trimble was fined 10 dollars and court costs and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail after she allegedly threw bricks through a window. She was arrested following the incident and prosecuted in Mayor Grover Koon's court.
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Trimble
Bernadine Sawyer
Grover Koon
Krauskopf to Speak at Athens Merchants Meeting
Karl H. Krauskopf professor of advertising at Ohio University will speak at a Tuesday noon luncheon of the Athens Retail Merchants Association. Oscar Fulton secretary.
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Karl H. Krauskopf
Ohio University
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Oscar Fulton
Special Knights Templar Meeting in Athens Wednesday
Athens commandery No 15 Knights Templar schedules a special meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday to confer the Order of the Malta on a class of candidates. Visiting members are welcome per Commander George S Holdren.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Order of the Malta
George S. Holdren
Sharpsburg Men Are Fined in City Court
Two Sharpsburg Route 1 residents Jason Male and Willard Male paid fines of 10 dollars and costs in Mayor William P. Mickle s court for intoxication after being arrested Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Elza Linscott. Both men pleaded guilty.
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Sharpsburg
Jason
Willard Male
William P. Mickle
Elza Linscott
Meeting Tonight At Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons
Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons meets at 7 30 with Mark and Past Master Degrees to be conferred on a group of candidates announced by Ernest E Hart high priest.
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Athens
Royal Arch Masons
Ernest E. Hart
Parking fine issued to Edward C. Eppich Jr in Cleveland
Edward C. Eppich Jr pleaded guilty to a parking violation in Cleveland before Mayor William P. Mickle. The fine of five dollars with court costs suspended was imposed after police cited him on Monday morning.
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Edward C. Eppich, Jr
Cleveland
William P. Mickle
Eppich
Shelter Notes From Hospital Report
Household arrivals and discharges show multiple births and patient movements. Daughters born to Parmiter and Dye families. Cooley and Wyatt couples welcomed sons. several Athens residents admitted for medical or minor surgery. discharges include Gorby family member and several Athens residents.
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Josephine Balderson
Glouster
Gladys Burns
Athens
Sophie Lewis
Albany
Janet Estep
Ella Bolen
Clifford Gabriel
the Plains
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Two drivers were each fined five dollars and costs over the weekend by state and local authorities. William R. Mayles, 38, of Sharpsburg Route 1, was assessed by Mayor Thomas Clark of Amesville for parking on the highway. William Reed, 56, of Athens was fined by Mayor W. P. Mickle for permitting an unlicensed minor to operate his motor vehicle.
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State Highway Patrol
William R. Mayles
Sharpsburg
Thomas Clark
Amesville
William Reed
Athens
W. P. Mickle
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in Ohio
Laurence Lelland Bullock aged 32 and Margaret Ellen Smith 24 both of Chauncey. Robert Newton McKibben 30 and Mary Jane Alexander 21 both of Athens. Paul Edward McClelland 23 of Glouster and Doris Jane Gail 21 of Hollister. Robert Edward Windland 22 of Guysville and Wanda Jewell Hill en 20 of The Plains.
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Laurence Lelland Bullock
Margaret Ellen Smith
Chauncey
Robert Newton McKibben
Mary Jane Alexander
Athens
Paul Edward McClelland
Glouster
Doris Jane Gail
Hollister
Robert Edward Windland
Guysville
Wanda Jewell Hillen
the Plains
Grace Methodist ushers announced for the month
Grace Methodist Church named ushers for the month led by Captain Claude Miller with Forrest Brown Paul Grover L Lovett J E Morrison Merrill Null and Dr R D Thomas on the team.
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Claude Miller
Forrest Brown
Paul Grover
L. L. Lovett
J. E. Morrison
Merrill Null
R. D. Thomas
Vesper Services Announced for Gallipolis Church
Rev Linson H Stebbins of First Presbyterian Church announced a series of vesper services starting February 15. Trustees will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30.
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Gallipolis
Linson H. Stebbins
First Presbyterian Church
Staff Increases At Commercial Bank In Gallipolis
Gilbert Beard is hired as a teller at the Commercial and Savings Bank in Gallipolis after leaving Wiseman and Wickline local real estate firm. He previously served as secretary of the Selective Service Board. The bank also adds Miss Jean Smith to its staff.
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Gallipolis
Gilbert Beard
Commercial and Savings Bank
Wiseman and Wickline Local Real Estate Company
Beard
Selective Service Board
Jean Smith
One Case Reported During Quiet Weekend
Justice of the Peace Anderson Robinson reported only one case over the weekend. Harry Liggins of Fourth Ave bound over to the Grand Jury on a non support complaint filed by his wife Mary E Liggins. the couple have two children.
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Gallipolis
Justice of the Peace
Anderson Robinson
Harry Liggins
Fourth Ave
Grand
Mary E. Liggins
Excellence Rating for Mor Fah Council R. and S. M.
Raymond Jones and the Mor fah Council R. and S. M. received an excellence rating after a recent inspection conducted by Max Fulks of Chillicothe, Grand Master. A chicken dinner followed at the Masonic Temple served by Eastern Star members.
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Gallipolis
Raymond Jones
Morfah Council R
S. M
Max Fulks
Chillicothe
Masonic Temple
Eastern Star
Local Man Held on Intoxication Charge in Gallipolis
William Gar linger of Route 1 was arrested Saturday for intoxication and confined in the city jail. He posted $15 bond Sunday and was to appear before Judge William H. Janes today.
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Gallipolis
William Garlinger
Route 1
William H. Janes
Cottage Prayer Meeting Set at Anna Thompson Home
Poston Community Church schedules a cottage prayer gathering at Mrs Anna Thompson home on Tuesday at 7 30 p m the announcement notes.
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Poston Community
Anna Thompson
Still in That January Rut Weather Diary January Summary
A January like study notes a seven degree below zero low at 8 am and a 7 above high by 10 am after a milder Sunday start. Mrs France records January had seven subzero days and snow totaling 16% inches with 2.43 inches melted. Hocking River stage at 3.40 feet.
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Co. N. France
Hocking River
Examinations for State Jobs Scheduled Across Ohio
Examinations for state service positions, mainly social security roles, with base salaries up to $350 monthly, will be held Feb. 26 27 in seven cities including Athens. Tests cover administrative and social services roles across several divisions and a Hamilton County Nursing director position in Cincinnati. Applications due Feb. 17 at the State Civil Service Commission.
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Columbus
Social Security
Carl W. Smith
State Civil Service Commission
Athens
Children’s Services Division of Social Administration
Services For
Division of Social Administration
Division of Aid For
Department of Education
Hamilton County
County Home
Cincinnati
Canton
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo
Ohio State Employment Service
Smith
Contests Scheduled In FFA Leadership
Gallipolis district leadership contests in public speaking and parliamentary procedure are set for April 15 in Albany, secretary Jimmie Evans reports. A field day with athletic events is planned for May 5 at Coolville.
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Gallipolis
Albany
Jimmie Evans
The
Future Farmers of America
Coolville
River Traffic Stalled as Ice Frees Gallipolis Locks
At Gallipolis Eureka attendant Paul reported no movement as ice locked boats. Gauges read 16.8 feet upper and 7.5 feet lower, rollers at 5.5 feet. Kanawha Falls gauge fell to 1.87 feet.
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Gallipolis
Paul
Eureka
Kanawha Falls
West Virginia Man Killed In Crash Near Gallipolis
George L. Kirby a 33 year old coal miner from New Haven West Virginia was killed Saturday night while standing behind his automobile near Georges Creek four miles north of Gallipolis He had stepped from the car to remove snow obstructing his vision A car owned by Fred J Rudie driven by Sherman E Rose struck Kirby Rudie was seriously injured and taken to Holzer Hospital Rose slightly injured Ruth Riggs aunt to Kirby was uninjured The accident occurred near Gallipolis Ohio and Kirby’s remains were taken to local funeral homes in Mason County
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Gallipolis
George L. Kirby
New Haven
W. Va
Georges Creek
Fred J. Rudie
Farmers Hotel
Sherman E. Rose
Brandstetter Heights
Kirby
Rudie
Rose
State Highway Patrol
Holzer Hospital
William H. Jones
Ruth Riggs
Middleport
Claude Miller
Vogelsongs Funeral
Mason County
Woman Hurt In Mishap Near Gallipolis
Carl D. Dodge, 44, Columbus, lost control of his car Sunday at 1 30 p m due to highway conditions and struck a culvert on the way to Gallipolis. His wife Myrtle Dodge suffered severe head and knee lacerations and was treated at Holzer Hospital. No other vehicles were involved.
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Gallipolis
Carl D. Dodge
Columbus
March of Dimes Drive Extended In Gallipolis
In Gallipolis the March of Dimes fund drive is extended beyond January 31 due to poor weather. Committee member Carroll Singer says receptacle collections will continue in business places and two additional weeks are allotted. Joe E. Stiles chairs the drive to combat infantile paralysis.
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Gallipolis
Carroll Singer
Joe E. Stiles
Thirteen Minutes Decide Gasoline Theft Case in Gallipolis
Kenneth A. Kerns, 25, of McFarland West Virginia, allegedly bought five gallons of gasoline from Paul Martin at a Cheshire filling station and left without paying. Martin alerted the state highway patrol and Kerns was apprehended within thirteen minutes. It is unclear if jail time followed within that span.
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Gallipolis
Kenneth A. Kerns
McFarland
W. Va
Paul Martin
Cheshire
Martin
State Highway Patrol
Kerns
Gibson Buys Lakin’s Bonus Ike Bull
Gallia County confirms Lakin's Bonus Ike 86681 sold to James F. Gibson of Rutland by C Y Lakin Brown Swiss breeder near Gallipolis.
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James Gibson
Lakin
Ike
Gallipolis
James F. Gibson
Rutland
C. Y. Lakin
NORITO Promises Rapid Relief for Neuritis Pain
Advertises NORITO as a fast acting remedy for neuritis rheumatic pain neuralgia lumbago and related aches. Claims quick relief with an ironclad guarantee and urges readers to try it if three doses fail for a refund.
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Norito
Wime
Largest Farm Sale Planned Near Vinton Gallia County
Gallia County hosts what is described as the largest farm sale in the area at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Harold Coulter Farm two miles east of Vinton off route 325. Charles C. Call sells livestock including 55 dairy cattle and one registered Holstein bull. Auctioneering by Harold Edmiston. Dewey Walker as cashier. O. W. Stewart as clerk. Lunch served at noon by the Vinton Methodist church ladies.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Harold Coulter
Vinton
Route 325
Charles C. Call
Harold Edmiston
Dewey Walker
O. W. Stewart
The
Vinton Methodist Church
Fox Hunters Reorganize In Gallia County
The Gallia County Fox Hunters Association re elected John Morgan as president with Carter Brumfield as secretary and George Keith as trustee for a three year term. The beach show is set for April 16 and field trials for the next day. The meeting at the Children's Home featured Pete McCormick as official fish fryer and music from GSI employees.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Fox Hunters Association
John Morgan
Carter Brumfield
George Keith
Pete McCormick
GSI
William Sprague
Church Beneficiary Named in Davis Family Trust
A $100000 trust fund memorializing Anna M. Davis will benefit the Tyn Rhos Congregational Church in Perry Township Gallia County. Announcement by David D Davis and Margaret J Davis lists all Jefferson and Madison Township churches in Jackson County as eligible based on yearly Sunday school attendance.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Tyn Rhos Congregational Church
Perry Township
Davis
Oak Hill
Anna M. Davis
David D. Davis
Margaret J. Davis
Jefferson
Madison Townships
Jackson County
Man's Body Found Frozen in Rural Ohio Shack
Gallia County authorities report 78 year old recluse Charles Cobb found dead in his lonely Happy Hollow home near Rutland. A neighbor, Frank Hysell, built a fire but none was burning when Cobb's body was discovered. Only frozen potatoes were found as evidence.
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Gallipolis
Charles Cobb
Happy Hollow
Rutland
Frank Hysell
Holzer Hospital Weekend Admissions Report
Holzer hospital in Gallipolis logged two admissions over the weekend with no discharges.
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Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Temperature Matches The Midnight Hour in Gallia County
Official readings at midnight show Gallia County thermometers at 18 above zero, matching the hour. The report notes two official stations in Gallia County recording identical midnight temperatures.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Young Farmers Group to Lead Red Cross Drive
Gallia County Young Farmers Group takes charge of organizing townsships for the upcoming Red Cross drive in March. Roy Ratcliff, hardware dealer and campaign chairman, praises the group’s effort and says they will work to improve the county. Members are ages 18 to 26 with Dennis Wallace as president, Claude Burnette as vice president, Jim Saunders as news reporter, and Dick Lakin as secretary. Executive committee includes Tim Evans, Smelter Ross, and Clyde Burnett.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Dennis Wallace
Claude Burnette
Jim Saunders
Dick Lakin
Tim Evans
Smelter Ross
Clyde Burnett
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Alvin Dye
Harrisonville
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Elza Wyatt, Jr
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Darrell Gorby
Carl R. Wilson
Leonard Lent
New Marshfield
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