Four Mason County Soldiers Dead in Action
Point Pleasant reports four Mason County men among West Virginians killed in action in Europe and the Mediterranean theaters. Named are Pfc. Russell J. Dowell, his mother Mrs. Thelma Dowell of South Side. Sgt. William C. Dyer, mother Mrs. Ona B. Dyer of New Haven. Pfc. Albert Watterson, mother Mrs. Minnie M. Watterson of Apple Grove. and Pvt. Ronnie Parsons, mother Mrs. Rose Fowler of South Side.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
West
Mothers Club Plans New Activities and Aid Efforts
Mothers Club met at Marietta Manufacturing with two gold star mothers from New Haven Mrs Ivan Capehart and Mrs Thelma Capehart sharing loss in Saarbet Dec 7 and Luzon January. Pfc Marvin Patterson on furlough attended with funds discussed for service member subscriptions and a Legion sponsored community room project with a dinner set for Feb 22. Next meeting is Tuesday March 6 at 7 30 in the same place.
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Point Pleasant
Marietta Manufacturing Company
New Haven
Ivan Capehart
Joseph Capehart
Saarbet
Thelma Capehart
Bert Capehart
South Pacific
Navy
Luzon
Pfc
Marvin Patterson
Henderson
Aleutian Islands
Patterson
Mary Patterson
G Os
Bill Higgins
Treasury
United States
Mason County
Maude Mallette
American Legion
Legion
Lee Pratt
Higgins
Morgantown
Wilson Fisher Injured Cutting Tree on Farm
Wilson Fisher, worker on the Bartow Jones farm near Point Pleasant, suffered head lacerations and possible chest injuries Sunday when branches from a falling tree struck him. He was taken to Point Clinic by Earl H. Arnett. Fisher had recently started with Mr. Jones after living south of the Kanawha and was cutting a tree to build a footlog across Crooked Creek. He is married with six children.
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Mr. Fisher
Mason Man Ordered To Provide Bond
Mason man Arthur Crawford and his son Charles faced arraignment on a peace warrant over alleged threats against A. H. Money penny. The father was held on a $100 bond to keep the peace for one year, while the son was dismissed.
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Mason
Point Pleasant
Arthur Crawford
Charles
A. H. Moneypenny
Social notes from Point Pleasant luncheon tour at ordnance works
Senior Woman's Club members attended a luncheon and conducted tour of the General Chemical Defense Corporation ordnance works plant. The group included numerous named ladies and officials led by N. A. Eaton and W. Wendt who explained plant operations. Local residents Earl I Arnett and others visited family and returned from hospital care.
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J. Sanford Rhoades
J. W.rhoades
C. G. Bauerle
Howard Yerges
Hugh J. Barr
C. C. Lewis
Homer Fisher
Raymond Allen
W. W. Henson
Frances Eshelmnan
R. H. Ferguson
Louis Bateson
Waldo E. Allen
S. C. Moystin
Carl G. Gardner
Clyde L. Haner
Eugene Sterrett
Henry Fry
Homer Martin
E. C. Martin
Carl Bruestle
C. Wilhelm
Walter A. Windsor
B. F. Tracy, Sr
Walter Selby
F. W.ingraham
Nelson
W. Wendt
Plan Expands James Lumber Plant in Bellemeade
Expansion plans show James Lumber Co purchasing additional land in Bellemeade for a new plant. The move signals growth as the company enlarges capacity and operation footprint in the region.
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Point Pleasant
Real Estate Deals Reported in Mason
Rupert L Kayser reports two recent real estate transactions noting strong rental inquiries and a possible housing shortage in Point Pleasant. Sales include a five room house at 2323 Mt Vernon Ave by Orin Love Construction Co. Lo Hareld Easter of Ripley moved his family to the new home. Mr and Mrs Eldridge Sauer of Hogselt sold a three acre farm on Ripley Road.
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Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Kayser
Kayser
Mt. Vernon Ave
Orin Love Construction Co
Lo Hareld Easter
Ripley
EB. B. Badger and Sons Co
Eldridge Sauer
Hogselt
Ripley Road
Reese Logan
Sand Hill Road
Ordered To Pay Up Alimony in Arrears
Frank Harmon pleaded guilty to failing to pay $7.50 weekly alimony to his former wife Joann Harmon of Leon. The magistrate ordered payment and a $50 bond for performance. He did not post the bond and was committed to county jail.
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Point Pleasant
Joann Harmon
Leon
Frank Harmon
Harmon
Lee Hanley Held as German prisoner of war
Private Lee Hanley of Pliny, previously reported missing in action in Belgium, is confirmed as a German prisoner of war. His wife has been informed through Red Cross channels.
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Point Pleasant
Lee [Hanley
Belgium
Red Cross
Charged With Theft At Point Pleasant Local Man Arrested
Point Pleasant report says Gus Spencer was arrested on breaking and entering and theft of a pistol valued at 50 dollars. Complaint filed by D. Black. Sheriff Hesson and Dennis Morrison arrested Spencer. Also by officers Yeager and Noble in Weld jurisdiction.
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Point Pleasant
Gus Spencer
WELD
Hiv Staaenlona Charce Af
Yeager and Noble
Fort Thomas Officer Arthur Underwood Dies in Texas
Arthur R. Underwood, who commanded Fort Thomas Arms during his service, died in Fond, Sam Houston, Texas, after a long induction period. The report notes his early leadership and ties to military duty in the Fort Thomas unit.
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Col Underwood
Fort Thoma
Arthur R
Fort Thomas Arms
Fond
Sam Houston
Tex
War Medal Is Awarded to Gallian Who Gave His Life
GALLIPOLIS The Purple Heart posthumously awarded to S. Sgt. Robert F. Price who was killed in action in France on Nov 8 1944 has been received by his parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Price of Gallipolis Route 1 The Silver Star for gallantry in action has also been awarded Sergeant Price and his parents are keen to learn what service earned it
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Gallipolis
Robert F. Price
France
Cecil, Price
Bette Leaper
Ravenna
Darlene. Leaper
Herbert Edwards
France Fulks
Huntington
Tra Swisher
Island View Inn
Mobart Batdorf
Lucille Smith
Urbana
A. E. Toye
Claude Tope
Emmett McCall
J. &. Myers
A. S. Lloyd Weet
Columbus
WG. Minoy
Robert Mackenzie
Us.n
Tacksonville
Flt
Robert
Mackenzie
Gallia County Men Inducted Into Service
Gallia County selectees traveled to Columbus for physicals ahead of induction. Eight locals named by Selective Service Board Secretary Gilbert Beard were inducted February 6 into the Army and Navy services, led by Paul Frank Neal and Norman Stanley Dexter among others.
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Gallipolis
Galla County
Columbus
Gilbert Beard
Selective Service Board
Army
Paul Frank Neal
Frank Nelson Mahan
Raymond Edwin Dulaney
Delmer Luther Skidmore
Ralph Lowell Bennett
Williard Alonzo Swain
Navy
Iorm Stanley Dexter
Charles Finley Cotton
Two Gallipolis Youths Burglarize Hotel Room
Jesse White, 20, of 1815 Chatham Ave, and a withheld-identity youth confess to burglarizing Mrs Delia O Connor Kirkendall's Park Central Hotel room Friday night. Police chief Chester Leaper said they were arrested Saturday after entry via a ladder while Mrs Kirkendall worked as a nurse at the Point Pleasant Clinic. A small amount of money was stolen. it is her second such loss. White faces breaking and entering charges. the younger boy will be handled in juvenile court.
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Gallipolis
Jesse White
Chatham Avé
Delia O'Connor Kirkendall
Park Central Hotel
Chester Leaper
Kirkendall Ivag
Point Pleasant
Portland Area Personal News and Birthdays
Sunday evening at the McKelvey home a birthday dinner honored William and Shirley McKelvey born on Jan 28, with another son Robert of Apple Grove born Jan 29 and Robert Allen Feb 3. Various visits, travels, and local events are noted including weddings, funerals, guests, and military service.
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Portland
W. G. McKelvey
William
Shirley
Robert
Apple Grove T
Robert Allen
Robert McKelvey
B. F. Price
H. R. McIntyre
Charleston
Clint Harmon
Harmon
Darsel Wheaton
Long Bottom
Albert Payntey
Vica Morrison
Racine
R. D. Eris Price
Wilkie Larson
Reliance
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Jimmie Middleswart
U. S. Army Services
SeaBees
OPA to Be Extended Beyond June Expiration
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration may continue past its June 30 expiry. Senator Buller of Nebraska indicates strong support for extending the agency through the war or longer, with little opposition expected to the legislation.
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Washington
Um — Opa
Buller
D-Ned
Ohio Man First To Lose Three Limbs in War
An Ohio man is reported as the first in the conflict to lose three limbs, with details uncertain due to damaged text. The report notes medical and military implications, but readable facts are sparse. The fragment suggests a focused case from a northern region, possibly Cape areas, with limited corroboration.
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Ohio
Social notes from Gallipolis recount family reunions
Gallipolis notices celebrate a five Wilson sisters gathering with aunt Miss Ethel Maud Young and members from Columbus to Apple Creek plus relatives in Kentucky and Ohio. Navy Nurse Edith Wilson from San Diego returns on leave. Grace Wilson visits from Washington, D. C. and other kin join for a Sunday gathering at home.
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Gallipolis
Wilson
Ethel Maud Young
Edith Wilson
United States Navy
San Diego
Calif
Grace Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ethel Wilson
Columbus
Lyman Tucker
Rose Wilson
Tucker
Apple i Creek
Fred Smith
Annabel Wilson
Smith
Sharon
Sales Tax Receipts Decrease in Gallia Co
State Treasurer Den H. Ebrizil reports for the week ending January 29 1945 a drop in prepaid sales tax receipts in Gallia County The figures show reduced revenue under the local tax plan The report notes lower receipts and a fiscal adjustment in the county’s tax collections for the period.
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Gallia Co
Galiipolis
den H. Ebrizil
Jweerk
Gallia
Suva BF
Sania
Geoee
Infantrymen Make Cow Private Foxhole in Europe
First Army troops name Daisy Mae the most contended cow in Europe after soldiers dug her a private foxhole to shield her from German artillery. The cow, once yielding four quarts of milk daily, now supposedly produces ten quarts as thanks for safety and shelter, according to local observer St Joseph A. Mongelled of Pittsburgh.
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First Army
Daisy Mae
Europe
Sevant Infantry Division
Jerry Skells
St. Joseph A. Mongelled
Putshurgzh, Pa
Ohioan Rep McGregor Blasts War Conduct At Newark
Newark crowd hears Rep J Harry McGregor Republican from Ohio 7th District say there is too much politics in European war conduct He criticizes security claims and vows to air findings in the House He cites long foxhole duty and delays in England as troops await action amid wartime tensions.
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Newark
J. Harry McGregor
Ohio
Newark High School
Germany
McGregor
England
Will Delay Flood Plans Postpones Civil Works Budget
Washington report states large scale river and flood control projects will be shelved for at least a year except war essential works. Army Engineers estimate for fiscal year 1946 beginning July allocates under 100 million dollars, mostly for maintenance and admin expenses, with new construction minimal until manpower and material needs for the war are met.
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Washington
Army Engineers
Making of Permanent Appointments Delayed
Governor Lausche directs the state civil service commission to postpone permanent appointments in state service until after the war. He says it is unfair to 700,000 Ohioans in the armed services to deny them the chance to compete for state government positions.
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Columbus
IUPI
Frank J. Lausche
State Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Negro Fighter Group Returns $1,000 Gift
Detroit union local sent $1,000 to the 99th Pursuit Squadron in Italy, the first all-Negro fighter unit, asking that the money be used to foster interracial goodwill. The squadron is part of the 1-A War Department push. The gesture accompanies broader wartime casualty tallies from France.
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Detroit
War Department
Italy
99Th Pursuit Squadron
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