Ice Clogs Henderson Water Line Halts Service
About 120 homes in Henderson lack water for over two days as ice blocks a bleeder line from the Shadie Bridge conduit. Crews await permission to install a new line to restore supply tonight or tomorrow, while gas service remains mostly normal with a few trippings in Bellemeade.
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Point Pleasant
Henderson
Cit
Ven 2
Shadie Bridge
St Henderson
Biffie
Biffle
Grant G. Wyndham
United Gas Co
Bellemeade
Explosion damages apartment at 118 Main St
A gas stove exploded in an apartment at 118 Main St Sunday afternoon, sparking a blaze with minimal damage. The fire, reported by Charlies Stearn at 3 50 p m, scorched nearby wood while residents and volunteers assisted. Appalachian Electric Power Co owns the building which was rented. Responding firefighters included Harden Jr Steve Miller Delbert Stover Chester Leport Franklin Henry Herbie Harmon and Paul Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Main St
Charlies Stearn
Stearn
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Harden, Jr
Steve Miller
Delbert Stover
Chester Leport
Franklin Henry
Herbie Harmon
Paul Wood
Blaze Extinguished on Smithers Street by Gallipolis Fire Department
Sunday morning a fire burned around the flue of a house on Smithers Street in Gallipolis. The Gallipolis Fire Department used chemicals to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Smithers Street
Gallipolis Fire Department
Excelsior Institute Ad Offers Non surgical Glandular Inflammation Treatment
A free book from the Excelsior Institute promotes non surgical remedies for glandular inflammation for older men. It claims many patients treated last year at Excelsior Springs Missouri found relief and renewed life. No obligation address Dept 111 Excelsior Springs MO.
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Excelsior Institute
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Gallipolis Social Notes
Mrs. Frank Clark Wetherholt hosted a kitchen shower Saturday for Miss Virginia Gilmore at her home. Ten attended as Gilmore prepares for her upcoming wedding next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank Clark Wetherholt
Virginia Gilmore
Progressive Bible Class Meeting at Grace Methodist Church
The Progressive Bible Class of Grace Methodist Church held Friday evening in the church parlors. Miss Stella Arthur led devotions. Mrs. Paul Ja Quay directed the program of games. Mrs. S. L. Bossard chaired the hostess committee which served Valentine Day themed refreshments. Decorations followed the same theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Stella Arthur
Paul Ja Quay
S. L. Bossard
Relatives Attend Funeral in Athens and Columbus Visits
Mrs Milo Wilson returned Friday from Athens where she visited relatives. Mrs Ross Goodwin also of Columbus attended the funeral of her uncle A E Halley and stayed as guest of Mr and Mrs Clair Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Wilson
Athens
Ross Goodwin
Gladys Halley
Columbus
A. E. Halley
Clair Kimball
Mother and Child Released from Kanawha Link
Mrs. Leo Rainey and her infant daughter of Gallipolis Ferry were released on from the Kanawha link, confirming their discharge after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leo Rainey
Gallipolis
Kanawha
Task of America in World Affairs Is International
Professor Dr. Carl Leiden told the Point Pleasant Women's Club Friday that America must engage in world affairs and cannot remain isolated. He urged strength to deter communism and preserve liberty, noting the rising global revolutions and wars requiring U S diplomacy and resolve. The event featured Lincoln birthday cards, a benefit bridge report of $60, and a foreign lands exhibit with items from many nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Marshall
Carl Leiden
Leiden Vy
Lincoln
Dick Allen
John William Kirk
C. G. Baurle
Bam
Bieaeane
Steve Thomas
Gallipolis
Mia
Wylie Minton
Portugal
Spain
Ital
Mexico
India
Alison Kirk
Pakistan
Dr. Leiden
Poland
Sweden
Norway
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Notes
The Holzer Hospital notes list births for the Halley of Bladen and Stew art of Middleport. Admissions include J. T. Holland Point Pleasant medical and many others from Oak Hill Point Charles Randolph North up Jackson Hem lock Grove and Gallipolis among towns, with names of patients and medical or surgical status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Holland
Point Pleasant
R. E. Madden
Oak Hill
Isa Johnson
Charles O. Randolph
Northup
Perry Gillum
Jackson
Janet Sue Heines
Hemlock Grove
Benjamin O. Travis
Joe Pall
Ashton
W. Va
Otis Speakman
Ton
Medilen
Harold H
Basenji dogs and a chipping squirrel tale mix
The Basenji is described as a barkless breed from central Africa, small with a short silky coat in various colors. A chipping squirrel is said to carry four nuts in its jaw pouches on each trip to its storehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Appointment of Jonn F Newcomb as Administrator
Notice declares Jonn F Newcomb of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of John Wise deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 1 1955. Roger J Jones Probate Judge of said County.
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Jonn F. Newcomb
Athens
Ohio
John Wise
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Said
Pleasant 4 H Club Holds Valentine Party at Frazier Home
Members of the American Leaders 4 H Club met Friday at Mr. and Mrs. David Frazier’s home in Point Pleasant Route 2 for a business meeting and Valentine party. Prizes were awarded after games and refreshments were served to Patey Austin Doris Betty Vonda Plants Billyne Lorrette Lucas Barbara Harold Edwards Jr Louise Plants Linda Plants Mary Ruth Lave Mary Ann Ross Sue Brenda Frazier Charles Stephenson Mary Kay Charles Edwards and Bobby Stephenson Karen Janice Georgia Allen and David Frazier Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
David Frazier
Point Pleasant Route 2
Patey Austin
Doris
Betty
Vonda
Billyne Lorrette
Lucas
Barbara Harold Edwards, Jr
Louise Ot Linda
Mary
Ruth Lave
Mary Ann Ross
Sue
Brenda Frazier
Foster Named To Second Presidency
Holzer Hospital administrator Foster is elected president of the Central District Council of the Ohio Hospital Association at a Columbus meeting. He succeeds William A. who led the council two years. Vice President is George Byrum. secretary treasurer is Christine Evans. Foster has six years as Holzer administrator and previously served at University Hospital. He holds memberships in national hospital bodies and chairs district hospital service councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital
Ohio Hospital Association
Harry Bader
Foster
Columbus
Central District Council
Central
Ohio
William A
George Byrum
Steubenville
Christine Evans
Washington D. H
University Hospital
American Hospital Association
American College of Hospital Administrators
Central Hospital Service
Ghey | Council
Blue Cross Advisory Council
Fairfield Reading Nine Below Zero
Gallia county reports Sunday temperatures dipping to nine degrees below zero at Fairfield. Eight below at the Chambersburg dam area and one below at the Gallipolis water works pump station, noted by Weather Bureau observer Ed win R McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fairfield
Weather Bureau
Edwin R
Pete) McCormick
U. S. Lock and Dam
Chambersburg
Man Arrested in Ohio on Non-Support Count
Lawrence Patterson of Point Pleasant was arrested in Gallia County on a Mason County non support warrant. Sheriff Roberts said Patterson would be returned to face charges after waiving extradition proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Lawrence Patterson
Gallia County
Sheriff's Department
Mason County
Charles A. Roberts
Patterson
River Traffic at Gallipolis and Canal Locks
Water levels on the Ohio River and Kanawha system were listed with readings at Gallipolis Dam 19 feet upper 24.2 feet lower while the river ran 51 feet on rollers and was stationary at locks below. Several vessels and barge movements noted include Solvay, Stevenson, William Penn, J. T. Hatfield, A. H. Crane and others with coal, steel, oil and scrap cargos. Liberty and ST 2195 reported movements earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Dam
Ohio River
Montgomery
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Point Pleasant
Kanawha Falls
Francis
Island Creek
Bosworth
Billy Stump
Crim, Jr
A. H
Liberty
ST 2195
Quilting Gathering At Mrs Blessing Home
Mrs Roy Blessing on Lincoln Avenue hosted a Friday quilting gathering for the Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church. Attendees included Mrs T L Morris, Mrs Oma Smith, and Mrs Dimner Ebershach. The next meeting will be held Friday evening at Mrs Blessing's Jefferson Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Blessing
Lincoln Ave
Howes
Friendship Clecie of Heights Eub Church
T. L. Morrison
Oma Smith
Fimner Ebershach
Mra
Blessing
Jefferson Ave
Mountain Climbers Club Meeting and Valentine Party
The Mountain Climbers 4 H Club will hold its February meeting at the home of Janice Jordan in Gallipolis Ferry. A Valentine party will be held after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Janice
Joe Jane Jordan
Gallipolls Ferry
Valestine
Fort Randolph SOCIETY TO HOST Valentine Party
Members of the Fort Randolph Society of Children of the American Revolution will meet Thursday evening at the home of Jackie and Kay Lewis in the Dix-Saw Addition for a Valentine Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Randolph
Children of American Revolution
Jackie
Kay Lewis
Dix-Saw
Point Pleasant University Women to Meet at President's Home
Members of the Point Pleasant Branch of University Women will meet Monday evening at the home of the president Mrs Eunice B Beller Zist St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
University Women
Eunice B. Beller
Zist St
Daughters of America Council to Initiate New Candidates Friday
The Greater Point Pleasant Council No. 63 of Daughters of America will meet Friday evening at the lodge. Several new candidates will be initiated during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Point Pleasant Council No. 63 of Daughters of America
Women of the Moose Plan Tuesday Meeting
The Women of the Moose will meet Tuesday evening at the lodge to discuss upcoming events and community service plans. Members are urged to bring ideas and volunteer schedules for the month ahead.
Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Meeting Set at Moose Home
The Lambda Chi Omega Sorority plans a meeting Monday at 8 90 p m at the Moose Home. Members to discuss upcoming activities and confirm attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chi Omega
Moose Home
Mrs Barton and Family Attend Clyde Brown Funeral
Mrs. Esta Mae Brown Barton of Nederland Texas traveled to attend the funeral of her brother Clyde Dee Brown. Relatives at the service included Elmer Brown Huntington Ralph Pfaff Parkersburg Dottie Halstein Detroit and others. Mrs Lee Brain Gallipolis Ferry has returned from Holzer Hospital. Mr Tom Jewell Mt Vernon Ave underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital.
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Tom Barton
Nederland
Tex
Kanawha St
Barton
Esta Mae Brown
Clyde
Dee) Brown
Elmer Brown
Huntington
Ralph Pfaff
Dottie
Parkersburg
Mabel Halstein
Detroit
Lee Brain
Gallipolis Ferry
Holzer Hospital
Ernest Warner
22Nd St
Thomas Jewell
Jefferson Ave
Frank Clendenin
Jackie Jewell
Charleston
John A. Carpenter
Stevie
Mary Ann
Middleport
Elmer Plymale
Tom Jewell
Mt. Vernon Ave
Four Cited for Speeding in Gallipolis Hearings
State Highway Patrol cited Asta A Mills 34 of Huntington for speeding with a Gallipolis Municipal Court hearing scheduled. Wrom Johnson 36 Huntington posted 25 bond for speeding as did Jackie Myers 19 Jackson who was fined 10 and costs. Lawrence Vernona 39 Jackson forfeited 20 bond on speeding charges and Ronald A Pejeau 19 Cleveland posted 15 bond for unsafe operation at 11 am next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Asta A. Mills
Huntington
Wrom Johnson
Jackie Myers
Jackson
Lawrence Vernona
Ronald A. Pejeau
Cleveland
Two Children Treated For 2-Degree Burns
Gallipolis report shows James 1 and Linda 5 Peck, children of Mr and Mrs Darwin Peck, admitted Friday to Holzer Hospital for second degree burns after a child pulled a hot kettle of beans over. James burned left arm and abdomen, Linda burned on face and shoulder.
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Gallipolis
Darwin Peck
Lower River Road
Holzer Hospital
James
Linda
Lake Pete Frozen Over At Fairfield
Lake Pete at Fairfield froze Sunday with perhaps a dozen skaters braving the near zero conditions and over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake. Pete
Gallipolis
Lake Pete
Fairfield
Man Fined Gets License Suspended In Gallipolis
Marvin Wamsley 27 of Gallipolis was fined 50 dollars, sentenced to five days in jail, and had his driver's license suspended for six months after police said he operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Wade McGinty, 29, on drunken disorderly charge posted 35 dollar bond, appeared drunk again and was jailed for hearing. Judge Witham set 15 dollars and costs on both drunken disorderly and intoxication charges. Irvin Saunders, 40, of Gallipolis posted 15 dollar bond on intoxication. Wendell White Roush, 40, of Bidwell Route 1 pled not guilty to speeding. case continued to next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marvin Wamsley
Bownne
Wade McGinty
Witham
Irvin Saunders, M
Gailipalls
White Roush 40
Bidwell
Scout Troop Receives Plaque and Liberty Bells
Gallipolis reports the Fiat Baptist Church of Cheshire seated a Scout Troop at Sunday services, Nelson Leach presents a plaque for fall roundup participation. The unit earns a gold liberty bell for quality programs and a silver liberty bell for increased membership, with leadership and troop rosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fiat Baptist Church
Cheshire
Nelson FR. Leach
Water Covers Electric Wires in Point Pleasant
A burst water line sent water over electric wires at 27191 North Main Street prompting a second rescue run by Point Pleasant volunteer fire department. No damage or blaze was reported after smoke from the lines was observed by Mrs. Jimmy Walker and her family. Firefighters J C Parsona, Harry Flowers, Chester Laport, Frank Henry, Marvin Burria, and Pancel Jividen responded at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
N. Main St
Jimmy Walker
J. C. Parsona
Harry Flowers
Chester Laport
Frank Henry
Marvin Burria
Pancel Jividen
Purchasing Agents To Discuss Steel
A Trilgate Purchasing Agents Association meeting at the Farmers Hotel will discuss steel purchases. Herman Rutger of Solar Steel Corp will head the program. Attendees include H. M. Begg T. H. Evans Jr and D. W. Nida from the McBee Co.
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Gallipolis U
Trilgate
Amnpnciation
Farmers Hotel
Herman Rutger
Solar Steel Corp
Athens
H. M. Begg
T. H. Evans, Jr
D. W. Nida
The
McBee Co
Sheriff Arrests Three For Breach of Peace
Weekend arrests by Sheriff George Enman and deputies included three charged with breach of peace Frank Katz 42 of Olney Leonard Maynard 45 of Gallipolis and Earl Howell 45 of Bidwell Petit jury called for Wednesday will hear Russell indicted on charge of receiving stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Enman
Frank Katz
Olney
Leonard Maynard
Earl Howell
Bidwell
Haere
Russell
Herdman Baby Born Saturday in Kanawha Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Oleg Herdman of Leon announce the birth of a son born Saturday at Kanawha Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Oleg Herdman
Leon
Kanawha Clinic
Gallia County Joins Freedom Scroll Broadcast Drive
About 200 Gallia Countians mailed freedom scrolls organized by D C age Gallia County chairman as part of the Crusade for Freedom to fund daily Radio Free Europe broadcasts behind the Iron Curtain. Recipients may keep or share the scrolls with no mandatory contribution, with the effort endorsed by the American Legion and supported by merchants, libraries, and other groups through Taber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
D. C. Age
Gallia
Wntruthe
Broadasta
Rusia
American Legion
Gergynen
Taber
Radio Free Europe
Crusade For Freedom
Wien
Henry Ford
Washington
Sheriff Detains Man on Fugitive Warrant in Gallipolis
Sheriff George Ehman arrested Lawrence Patterson, 22, of Gallipolis Perry, on a fugitive warrant. He is charged with non support and his extradition is expected to be waived Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Ehman
Lawrence Patterson
Gallipolia Perry
Winston Firm Claims Global Hair and Scalp Supremacy
A Dallas press conference features the Winston Firm of Professional Consultants declaring dominance in hair and scalp home treatment. They tout guaranteed, lasting results through specialized methods and a registered warranty while rejecting unproven claims and promising client satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eco
KW. Odia
Ths
Dallas
Winston Firm
Profesional Consultants
Winston
House of Winston
United States
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State Road Commission
Gallipolis Social Notes
Kay Windsor
Ann Sothern
Millworth
Sosa
America
Baurle
Ss. Cc. Wilhelm
Walter A. Winder
Walter M. Windsor
Mae Rhoades
Clara
Louis Gong
Lye Minton
Mary Hellems
William Meade
A. L Siter
Charles Gammon
Ea F. W. Ingraham
Myrtle Garrison
Allen
Carole Allen
John A. Blankenship
G. B. Pace
R. W. Eschenaur
Christine Fraley
Edna Get
D. W. Rothgeb
Gary Conley
Charles Proffitt
C. H. Withers
Dora Elis
Clara Proffitt
W.S. Waldie
AF. Wilson
Jerry A. Rodgers
Mra. Worden
A Chester A. Roush
Mra Rey ¢Ray
J. W. Schrader
Preston Halley
Bladen
Lawrence Stewart
Riley Sayre
Thomas Smith
Earl Bowser
Charles Trent
Roger Wilt
Joseph Nagle
Danny Paugh
Delene DeLegal
Isaac Long
Claude Dray
Audrey Cross
William Bassett
George Evans
Arthur Wisdom
Joe Willis
Harrison Betts
Ralph Shain
Henry Causey
Pt. Pleasant Society
Charles Stephenson
Mary Kay
Charles Everett
Bobby Stephenson
Karen
Georgia Allen
L. F. Marberry
Broadway
Paducah
S. Court St
Moose
Scout
Denny Mulford
Jimmy Neal
Mike Iton
Joe Roush
Kenny Matthews
Myron Mack
Gary Shamblin
David Briges
Robert Cornelius
Paul Lockwood
Nathan Keeb
Tom CCL
Tra LO
Hearing Center
Dew House
Nelsonville
Sonotone
Dorothy McAtee
Gallia Countians
Oma
Amercas
Berry Hotel
Win von
Financial
Liberty Nat'l Bank Fark
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