Meigs County Commission votes to buy Middleport lot and remove infirmary buildings
At the February 3 Meigs County Commissioners meeting in the courthouse, Dan Hartinger and Victor Eiselstein moved to award Shawky Brothers and H. L. Coen a $225 contract to remove buildings at the Meigs County Infirmary. The board also approved purchasing Lot 70, Coalport now Middleport, from E. D. Keeler for 300 on delivery of deed. Current, poor relief, and infirmary bills were approved and ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartinger
Craig
Coalport
Middleport
E. D. Keeler
Harriet W. Smith
Meigs Infirmary
Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It
A booklet presenting doctors opinions on epilepsy is offered free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 637 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept B-1099. The short ad invites inquiries about inheritance and causes of epilepsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Dept
Films To Be Shown During Church Program In Pomeroy
The Northern Baptist World Mission Crusade sound films We Too Receive and He Restoreth My Soul will be shown after the Fellowship Supper and Family Night at First Baptist Church in Pomeroy Thursday at 6 30 p m. The church youth will present a pageant How Many Only Dream with a program committee including Mrs George Shiveler Miss Dorothy June Cook William E Watson Dale Wippel and Rev Paul Nye. Mrs J E Foster chairs the supper committee assisted by Mrs Charles Stanley Mrs B F Turner and Mrs Walter Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Northern Baptist World Mission Crusade
First Baptist Church
George Shiveler
Dorothy June Cook
William E. Watson
Dale Wippel
Paul Nye
Woodmen Plan Meet Honoring War Veterans
Fifteen World War II veterans will be honored at a Modern Woodmen of America meeting at Route 33 hall on Saturday at 8 p.m. Glennis F. Taylor chairs the event with Camp No. 7230. H. B. Pickett gives a tribute. gifts are presented. Ethel Hart presides. Ker mit H. Frost performs slight of hand. H. C. Cummings serves as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Woodmen of America
Glennis F. Taylor
Ethel Hart
Kermit H. Frost
H. C. Cummings
Barnitz Nelson Engagement Featured in Pomeroy Social
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Barnitz announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma to Lawrence Webb Nelson Jr. both Ohio State juniors in the College of Commerce. The couple plans a early June wedding in Warren Ohio and on the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. O. Barnitz
W. Main St
Wilma
Lawrence Webb Nelson, Jr
Lawrence Webb Nelson, Sr
Warren
Ohio
Barnitz
Mr. Webb
College of Commerce
Ohio State University
Birthday Party Honors Larry Lee Tracy at Seven
Mr and Mrs Roy Tracy Jr hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 3 to 5 for son Larry Lee turning seven on Feb 5. Twenty nine children attended with games and stunts. Guests listed include Bobby Dillard Barton Campbell Johnny Krider and many others. Assisting with games and serving were Mrs Ben Neutzling Mrs Clyde Jones Mrs Arthur Ebersbach Mrs Jacob Ebersbach and Mrs P T Hofhenke of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tracy, Jr
Larry Lee
Tracy
Larry
Bobby Dillard
Barton Campbell
Johnny Krider
Eddie Boney
Martha Hegnauer
Vicki Clark
Rebecca Clark
Carolyn White
Anna Louise Murray
Joyce Ann Ebersbach
Sandra Lee Smith
Tommy Smith
Charles
Carol Jean
Betty Hamm
Jimmy Lou Ebersbach
Cherole
Eddie Blake
Pat
Susie Vaughan
Janet Harper
Sue Smith
Diana Watson
Bingham Kress
John Kun
Ben Neutzling
Clyde Jones
Arthur Ebersbach
Jacob Ebersbach
P. T. Hofhenke
Point Pleasant
Hofhenke Dinner Honors Mrs Tracy at Hotel Martin Grill
On Saturday at 6 30 Mr and Mrs P T Hofhenke of Point Pleasant hosted a dinner at the Hotel Martin Grill in honor of Mrs Roy Tracy whose birthday falls February 6. Attending were Mr and Mrs P T Hofhenke and Mr Roy Tracy Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Hofhenke
Point Pleasant
Martin Grill
Roy Tracy
Roy Tracy, Jr
Engagement of Betty Lou Ward Kimes to Charles J Lafferre
Mr and Mrs Ward Kimes of Chester announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Lou to Mr Charles Joseph Lafferre. An open church wedding is planned for February tenth at nine o clock in the morning at St Francis Xaviers Church Parkersburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Kimes
Chester
Betty Lou
Charles Joseph Lafferre
St. Francis Xaviers Church
Parkersburg
W. Va
Local families host and visit across Wellston and point pleasant
Sunday visits span Wellston Columbus Point Pleasant and Athens as Kenneth Mossman and family join Hysells. Tele phone supervisor Miss Cora Mae Joachim returns to Dayton home. Genevieve Stobart Central Elementary reports mumps illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mossman
Charles Hysell
Wellston
Fred Meinhart
Gilbert Pullin
Point Pleasant
Wilma Wilson
Hazel
Virginia Preston
Columbus
Campbell Harper
Eli Hysell
Charles
C. M. Thompson
Lena Hoeflich
Condor St
Cora Mae Joachim
Home Office
Dayton
Edith Joachim
E. Main St
George Joachim
Athens
Genevieve Stobart
Central Elementary School
Cora B. Roberts
Grant
John
Mabel Hannum
Parkersburg
Snow and Ice Slow Travel In Middleport
Snow and ice slowed travel in Middleport on Tuesday causing multiple accidents including a funeral cortege overturn near Columbus and a crash into an oil truck on Mill Street. Distant travel hampered a Pythian Sisters event and many homes faced low gas pressure while eateries saw a slow dinner hour before the basketball game boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fannie Mayes
Columbus
Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
Wayne Gibbons
Mill St
Mill
Third
Wilkesville
Pythian Sisters
Meigs Temple
Logan-Middleport
36 Dozen Rabbits Freed In County
Meigs County in Ohio restocked its area by releasing 36 dozen Missouri Cottontail rabbits over 12 townships. Norman L. Klees, secretary of the Meigs County Fish and Game Association, announced the effort funded by $500 from license fees. A. H. Joachim supervised the distribution as game protector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Ohio
Kloes
Meigs County
Donna Halsey and Everet Watson Married in Belpre
Mr. and Mrs. A F Halsey announce the marriage of their daughter Donna to Everet Watson at Belpre Ohio at noon January 24. Rev Frost officiated. The couple, a rose suit bride and brown accessories, were attended by Orville Watson. They plan to reside with the bride's parents after a shower for guests of about 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
A. F. Halsey
Donna
Everet Watson
Arthur Watson
Long Bottom
Belpre
Ohio
Frost
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Orville Watson
Tupper
Mrs. Watson
Halsey
Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Probate Court
Meigs Probate Court issued licenses to numerous couples including Carl D. Askew and Jean Lambert both 29 and 23 respectively. Oliver E. Sayre 21 and Doris Johnson 21. Harry Snyder Jr. 24 and Janet Mason 16. Charles Henry 25 and Leona Atkinson 28. Richard Cook Jr. 21 and Freda Crawford 21. Jesse Idle 34 and Katherine Wade 18. Leo Meadows 33 and Dorothy Sams 30. Walter Stout 29 and Geneva Knicley 23. W. Carr 24 and Margaret Ann Henry 21. Dana Cochran 22 and Neva Wigal 21. Francis McGullough 21 and Mary McDougal 21. Richard Brabham 21 and Nadia Le Roy 21. William M. Hall 27 and Marie Jenkins 24. George F. Henline 29 and Ruby Brabham 22. Thomas A. Hawley 29 and Dorothy L. Kessler 29. Philip Donovan 28 and Betty Graeser 17. Ernest D. Jenkins 22 and Betty J. Mitchell 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Carl D. Askew
Gallipolis
Jean Lambert
Middleport
Oliver E. Sayre
Racine
Doris Johnson
Portland
Harry Snyder, Jr
Janet Mason
Charles Henry
Ferry
Leona Atkinson
Richard Cook, Jr
Fred
Dana Cochran
Parkersburg
W. Va
Neva Wigal
Chester
Francis McGullough
Akron
Mary McDougal
Long Bottom
Richard Brabham
Nadia le Roy
William M. Hall
Columbus
Marie Jenkins
George F. Henline
Pomeroy High Marching Band Hosts Saturday Party
Pomeroy High School marching band members are invited as guests at a Saturday evening party in the Senior High Auditorium from 8 p m to midnight. The event is sponsored by the Band Boosters Association and the Downtown Coaches Association to recognize the band's football season efforts. The Music Masters, a high school student dance band, will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Band Boosters Association
Downtown Coaches Association
WCTU Middleport Reports School Work Efforts
The January WCTU meeting at Mrs. Dana Hamilton's home covered Temperance Day in Middleport schools with Dr. McMillan and Rev. Rothrock speaking. A showing of Where Does It Get You? aired in both high and grade schools, health talks by Miss Mack, and state plan notes by Miss Sauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
WCTU
Dana Hamilton
J. Q. Rice
Miss Sauer
McMillan
Rothrock
School Bill Discussed at Racine by Rural Teachers
Southern Rural teachers met at the Racine high school to discuss the state school bill presented by Ray Hayman. Charles Hayman proposed a 10 percent salary rise for the last five months of the year. Carl Weese led a question box session on local school issues. Jean Lee performed clarinet solos with sister Maurita Miller. Seventeen of 31 teachers attended. a spring meeting is set for April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine — Southern Rural
Ray Hayman
Charles Hayman
Carl Weese
Jean Lee
Maurita Miller
June Martin Starts Duty as Middleport Home Economics Teacher
June Martin begins duties as Middleport High School home economics teacher replacing Mrs Horton Dempsey who resigned after her December marriage. Mrs Rodney Downing had been substituting. Martin recently did special work at Ohio State University and brings two years of teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
June Martin
McConnelsville
Middleport High School
Horton Dempsey
Kathleen Erwin
Rodney Downing
Miss Martin
Ohio State University
Columbus
Measles and Mumps Reported in Pomeroy Area
Measles and mumps are prevalent in Pomeroy and vicinity. The latest victims are the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David Ohlinger of Spring Ave who has the measles and Marianne Peoples an eighth grade pupil at Pomeroy Junior High and Messenger carrier who has the mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
David Ohlinger
Spring Ave
Marianne Peoples
Pomeroy Junior High
Divorces Heard By Judge L C Warden in Gallia County
After a Tuesday hearing Judge Lewis C. Warden took under advisement alimony and child support in the Dodrill vs Dodrill case. He issued a divorce decree for Lady M Crace from James H Crace for gross neglect and extreme cruelty and ordered restoration of her maiden name Lady M Notter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lewis C. Warden
James Dodrill
Margaret L. Dodrill
Warden
M. Crace
James H. Crace
M. Notter
Bond Posted After Speeding and Intoxication Arrests
In Gallipolis, Dennis Donald Wallace posted $15 bond in city court Tuesday on a speeding charge from Garfield Avenue. William Andrew Putney posted $10 bond after arrest on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dennis Donald Wallace
Garfield Ave
William Andrew Putney
Dayton Appointed Gallia Red Cross Vice Chairman
Luther Dayton, a Gallipolis merchant, has been named vice chairman of the Gallia County Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Gallipolis
Luther Dayton
Gallia County
Red Cross
Past Councilors Plan Thursday Meeting at Home
POMEROY The Past Councilors will meet at the home of Mrs. Mike McKenzie Thursday at 7 p m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Bertha McKenzie, Mrs. Elizabeth Darst, Mrs. Lottie Cohen and Mrs. Doris Darst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mike McKenzie
Bertha McKenzie
Elizabeth Darst
Lottie Cohen
Doris Darst
Gallia County to secure pipe for county and city
Gallia County and the city of Gallipolis will obtain a large quantity of pipe from government land at Point Pleasant at no cost. The two entities will share removal and cleaning expenses. Plans include a larger water line to the county home. Commissioners Haskins and Johnson presided with Daniels absent. Slagle away in Pittsburgh. They approved two Morgan Township road projects and scheduled a meeting with Peacock Coal Co. to discuss Kyger Rutland Road upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Point Pleasant
W. G. Haskins
C. L. Johnson
T. E. Daniels
W. Emmett Slagle
Pittsburgh
Morgan Township
Morgan Lane
Up Creek
Peacock Coal Co
Pomeroy
Kyger-Rutland
Women’s Home Council to Hear Red Cross and Health Talks
Catherine Hay ward Red Cross executive secretary and Naomi Evans county health nurse will speak at the Women’s Home Council meeting at the Baptist Church on February 12. Forrest Brown will announce plans for rural Red Cross solicitation. Betty Lou and Laura Baker will sing. readings and singing will be arranged by Mrs Brown with pianist Mrs Hoke Robinson. Hostesses Mrs John Lusher and Mrs Reuben Wood invite any homemaker to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Catherine Hayward
The
Red Cross
Naomi Evans
Women’s Home Council
Baptist Church
Dorothy Haubeil
Forrest Brown
Betty Lou
Laura Baker
John Kane
Hoke Robinson
John Lusher
Reuben Wood
Haubeil
Smallpox Shots Given in Gallia County Schools
Gallia County health officials report 959 pupils vaccinated for smallpox this term led by County Nurse Naomi Evans Dr. F W Shane and Clerk Mary Wetherholt. Two one room schools remain unvaccinated. Eight year period with no smallpox cases in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
F. W. Shane
Naomi Evans
Mary Wetherholt
Gallia County
County Health Department
Gallia
Patients Births Listed At Holzer Hospital
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis reports admissions including Ronnie Bailes Leon W Va Mrs Marie Lemaster Point Pleasant Mrs Judson Price Pt Pleasant George Maxstead Wellston W E Cooper Wellston and Mrs Robert Bosworth Point Pleasant Sons born to Grover C Long and Elmer Fowler Dismissals include Mrs Frank Mills Jr Mrs Victor Ray and son Mrs Wayne Darnell and daughter Mrs Burt McGuire and daughter Mrs James Robinson and son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Darnell
Burt McGuire
James Robinson
Peter Stace
John M. Preston
John Halliday to Attend Ohio Meetings in Columbus
John Halliday plans to attend a meeting of the Ohio Game Protectors Association in Columbus on Thursday and a meeting of the stage commission on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Halliday
Ohio Game Protectors Association
Columbus
Stage Commission
Mercury Drop Snow Clamps Down Traffic in Gallipolis
Treacherous roads followed a light snowfall and a sharp 9 degree night drop in Gallipolis. Edwin McCormick said 1.3 inches of snow with .15 water, and temperatures held at 9 above zero near midnight. State crews scattered gravel as downtown streets froze with glare ice and minor skids and a bus terminal report noted all buses on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Edwin McCormick
U. S
City Waterworks
Chester A. Leaper
Lincoln Smith
Pearl St
Middleport
4Th and Vine
William Riley Dies at 80 in Gallipolis Ferry
William Riley 80 of Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia died Monday night in Holzer Hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at George Wetherholt Sons funeral home with burial at Suncrest Cemetery Point Pleasant. He was a Santa Fe Railroad conductor until a 1911 train holdup wound his career. Survived by wife Emma Marks Riley daughter Edith Farris San Diego son Ralph Riley Denver two sisters Dena Dye Florida May Moore Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Riley
Gallipolis Ferry
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
George Wetherholt & Sons
Suncrest Cemetery
Point Pleasant
Riley
Santa Fe
West Virginia
Masonic Lodge
Dodge City
Kans
The
Baptist Church
Emma Marks Riley
Edith Farris
San Diego
Calif
Ralph Riley
Denver
Colo
Dena Dye
Florida
May Moore
Marietta
River traffic and river passages near Gallipolis and Kanawha
Late Tuesday afternoon temperature stood at 16 degrees and fell as Gallipolis Locks officials reported shipping movements. Vessels moving upstream on the Ohio included the Jason at 2 55 a m and the Especo 12 10 p m below Portsmouth while downstream entries included the Constanza at 1 p m and Blazer at 2 p m. Upstream on the Kanawha River included the Barret at London 5 18 a m and the George Verity at 11 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Especo
Huntington Price
Portsmouth
Maysville
Constanza
Wheeling
Blazer
Sardis
Blaske
Benwood
W. Va
Bruce
Marietta
Talbott
Parkersburg
Ravenswood
Semnet
Huntington
Hatfield
Dolle
Brandt
Greenup
Sohio
Jones
Millwood
Kanawha
Barret
London Locks
George Verity
London
South Point CES Meeting Is Announced
Gallipolis and Gallia County will be represented at the annual spring conference and school of instruction of the Order of the Eastern Star at South Point Saturday. Gallia Stars and officers from multiple chapters will participate in programs, installations, tributes, and musical numbers including a flag tribute, memorial conduct, and an organ solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Order of the Eastern Star
South Point
Gallia
Esta Reese
Cheshire
Hilab Lutz
Cecelia Jenkins
Thurman
Hazel Grover
Elizabeth Love
Vinton
Chauncey Rife
Erva Edwards
Rio Grande
Anna Margaret Campbell
Arlene Roush
Estelle Denney
Lola Mae Sutter
Hazard on Hazard Irking to Pedestrians
Pedestrians in the 400 block of 2nd Ave face icy sidewalks and a banana peel on the ice. The sight provokes outraged, cautious reactions from walkers balancing to avoid slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
2Nd Ave
Woman Sent To Institute For Neglect Charge
Mrs. Marie Garlinger also known as Mrs. Marie McGarr or Mrs. Sutton was sentenced to one year in the Ohio Reformatory for Women at Marysville by Probate Judge John Howell on a charge of neglecting a minor. Arrested Saturday night for intoxication she remains in county jail with custody decided by probate court during her incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marie Garlinger
Marie McGarr
Marie Sutton
Ohio Reformatory For Women
Marysville
John Howsell
Garlinger
James Mills
Howell
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