City Plans Crackdown on Speeders and Stray Dogs
Stray dogs and speeding violators prompted city actions. Acting Chief D. M. Harshbarger said Mayor John Clay Hutchinson ordered a speed enforcement clampdown starting tomorrow with fines of 10 to 20 dollars plus costs. A dog removal program will begin Wednesday, with owners notified if dogs are picked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
D. M. Harshbarger
John Clay Hutchinson
North End
Harshbarger
Milton Burdette
Central School
City Council
E. F. Geiger
Geiger
Jessup
City Officials praised and criticized in state audit
Gallipolis report covers two year period ending April 30, 1949 detailing examinations of Auditor, treasurer, civil service, city commission, health, water works, police and fire, public service and cemeteries. It commends Bartlett and notes needs in accounting, civil service compliance, and ordinance recodification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. Hoy Bartlett
Civil Service Commission
City Commission
Board of Health, Water Works, Safety Department
Police and Fire
Public Service
Centecs
Mg Department
Police Department
Fire Departments
Iners
Department of Public Safety
Ner
Bartlett
Department of Public Service
C. Wayne Booth
Richard B. Sullivan
Charles E. Laird
Department of Auditor of State
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices
Firemen Make Two Runs
Gallipolis firemen answered two alarms on Monday. A blaze at Trucker's Inn near Upper River Road caused damage mainly to wiring and electrical controls, with proprietor John Mainsain absent. The second call, at 7:55 p.m., from Fred Foster’s home on Third Avenue found only wood smoke and no flames after search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Trucker
Upper River Road
John Mainsain
Fred Foster
Third Ave
River traffic and a Middleport fine headline
River traffic through Gallipolis and Kanawha district gauges listed with several boats moving up and down the locks. Middleport woman Ella Mae Daugherty fined five dollars and costs for lacking an operator's license in municipal court. Advertisement notices outline bids for Athens Ohio water property lease and for Athens Water Department equipment and supplies with bid details and security requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dolle
Advance
Republic of Pittsburgh
Pete
Fern
Solvay
Alice
Kanawha
Neville
Winfield
Chris
Penn
Rand
Peace
Hinton
Kanawha Heng
Point Pleasant
Middleport
Ella Mae Daugherty
Director of Public Service-Safety
Athens
Ohio
Water Department
Director of Public Service Safety
Ety
Two Gallia youths show strong scholar results and sports promise
In Gallia County the top scholar was Harriett Young with Richard Davis second and Sonny Fullen third. The writer praises balanced development of academics and athletics, noting Dick Davis captained Gallia Academy High football and Sonny Fullen stars in basketball at Vinton High, stressing study as essential to future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dann
Taber
Gallia County
Harriett Young
Richard Davis
Sonny Fullen
Gallia Academy
Sonny
Vinton High School
Defendant Arraigned On Charge of Assault
Josephine Lewis was arraigned in common pleas court in Gallipolis on a charge of assault and battery. Judge Robert M. Betz fined her $100 and sentenced her to six months in the workhouse with $75 of the fine and sentence suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Josephine Lewis
Common Pleas
Robert M. Betz
Germs Avoid Subways Revealed by Scientists
London researchers from a public health laboratory conducted six rush hour trips on one line to measure bacteria in subway air. Culture plates showed far fewer germs in cars than in an elementary school and in some public offices, suggesting subways are cleaner than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Notes
Births include Mrs. Smeltzer Rose Northup a daughter. Admitted: Mrs. Patrick Moore Coalton Verne Roach Point Pleasant Mrs. Charles B. Davis Jackson Mrs. Liza Gilliland Jackson Mrs. Marguerite Durst Pomeroy Edna Marie Bright Columbus Floyd Jeffers Henderson Mrs. Frank Quick Oak Hill Mrs. Rader McDaniel Columbus Discharged: Mrs. Charles Williams and son Luther Dayton Mrs. Wilbur Evans Boyd Thomas Mrs. Wil liam McKinnis Mrs. Norma Suth ers Lawrence McKenzie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Moore
Coalton
Verne Roach
Point Pleasant
Charles B. Davis
Jackson
Liza Gilliland
Marguerite Durst
Pomeroy
Edna Marie Bright
Columbus
Floyd Jeffers
Henderson
Frank Quick
Oak Hill
Rader McDaniel
Charles Williams
Luther Dayton
Wilbur Evans
Boyd Thomas
William McKinnis
Norma Suthers
Lawrence McKenzie
Pomeroy Couple Announce Daughter Birth
Mr and Mrs Homer Walter of Gallipolis announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday at Holzer Hospital. The baby is named Melinda Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John A Smith of Pomeroy Nye Ave and Mr and Mrs H W Walter of Gallipolis. Mrs Walter was formerly Eleanor Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Homer Walter
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Melinda Ann
John A. Smith
Nye Ave
H. W. Walter
Walters
Eleanor Smith
Hartwig Birth in Omaha Marks Second Child
Mr and Mrs Darrell Hartwig announce the birth of a son on February 4 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha Nebraska. This is their second child following a daughter. Dana Hysell of Syracuse Ohio and Verna Hartwig of Dunlap Iowa are noted relatives. Mrs Hartwig is formerly Irene Hysell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Darrell Hartwig
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Neb
Hartwigs
Dana Hysell
Syracuse
Ohio
Verna Hartwig
Dunlap
Iowa
Hartwig
Irene Hysell
Marriage Licenses Granted in Ohio Towns
French D. Wood 22 Harrisonville and Ruth Ann Williams 21 Gallipolis. Walter Floyd Kay 25 Ripley and Freeda Fay Hatcher 21 Gallipolis. Robert John Cameron 31 New Matamoras and Augusta Leone Hoffman 19 Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French D. Wood
Harrisonville
Ruth Ann Williams
Gallipolis
Walter Floyd Kay
Ripley
Freeda Fay Hatcher
Robert John Cameron
New Matamoras
Augusta Leone Hoffman
Cub Scouts Meet at Heath Methodist Church Tonight
Cub Scouts will meet tonight at Heath Methodist Church. Scout Dens, Den mothers and Cubs parents are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Connie Sue Brantley Birthday Party at Home
Mrs Bill Brantley of 817 Viand Street hosted Connie Sue Brantleys second birthday party Sunday from 2 to 4 PM Guests received multicolored wagon favors filled with candy Refreshments were served Attendees included Paula Brake Sandra Cappellari Patty Easley Kay Lew Connie Jo Carpenter and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Bill Brantley
Viand St
Connie Sue
Paula Brake
Sandra Cappellari
Patty Easley
Kay Lew
Connie Jo Carpenter
Judson Brake
L. C. Cappellari
Della Pool
Ervin Dement
Manford Bauer
Friendship Sewing Circle Meets at Rodgers Home
The Friendship Sewing Circle met Friday evening at 2212 Shore St to share a dessert course. Members present included Mrs. Odus Smith, Mrs. T L Morrison, Mrs. George Tillis, Mrs. Joseph Jewell, Mrs. Thomas Jewell, Mrs. F H Capehart Sr, Mrs. Hale Blessing, Mrs. Roy Blessing, Mrs. Ernest Warner, and Mrs. R W Sayre. The next meeting will be at 2220 Lincoln Ave hosted by Mrs. T L Morrison with a potluck dinner at 6 30 p m and birthdays observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Sewing Circle
Otto Rodgers
Shore St
Odus Smith
T. L. Morrison
George Tillis
Joseph Jewell
Thomas Jewell
F. H., Capehart, Sr
Hale Blessing
Roy Blessing
Ernest Warner
R. W. Sayre
Lincoln Ave
Birthday Party Honors H A Kuhl At Family Home
H A Kuhl was honored with a birthday party last Friday night at the home of his son and daughter in law Charles H Kuhl 13th St. Games were played and refreshments served to a list of relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Guy Mintern Mr and Mrs Henry Peery and son Crockett Mr and Mrs Ray Fox Mr and Mrs Luther W Holley Mr and Mrs G B Hall Mr and Mrs Charles Kuhl Curt Yeager Mrs Sara Redman and the honoree and Mrs H A Kuhl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Kuhl
Charles H. Kuhl
13Th St
Guy Mintern
Henry Peery
Crockett
Ray Fox
Luther W. Holley
G. B. Hall
Charles Kuhl
Curt Yeager
Sara Redman
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Thomas and Family
Mrs. Paul F. Thomas of 2220 Jefferson Blvd hosted a birthday dinner for her husband on Sunday. Attending were Paul F. Thomas Jr. and children Charles and Linda of Vienna West Virginia, Robert Thomas of Huntington, and Harold Spencer with Shirley Thomas of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Thomas
Jefferson Blvd
Charles and
Linda
Vienna
W. Va
Robert Thomas
Huntington
Harold Spencer
Shirley Thomas
Point Pleasant
Daniel Fulton Rites Held in Millfield
CHAUNCEY The following relatives attended the Daniel Fulton funeral in Millfield including Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bowers Sr and Jr Richard Bowers Mrs Freda Shirkey Marie Stephens Earl Stephens Belpre Ohio Dora Anderson Lillian Winkle Connellsville Pa Ray Fulton Glouster Marie Wyckoff Athens Earl Brookover Raymond Brookover El Brookover Edward Smith Parkersburg W Va and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
Daniel Fulton
Bernard Bowers
Bernard Bowers Jr
Richard Bowers
Freda Shirkey
Columbus
Marie Stephens
Earl Stephens
Belpre
Ohio
Dora Anderson
Lillian Winkle
Connellsville
Ray Fulton
Glouster
Marie Wyckoff
Athens
Returns to School After Injury in Highway Crossing
Middleport Wallace Reuter, injured when struck by a car on the highway on his way to school, has recovered and can return to school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reuter and visited Meigs General Hospital for a checkup. Guests of Pastor Chauncey: Mr and Mrs Edgar Hillyer of Logan will stay with Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney in Chauncey Church of Christ. they will sing at Wednesday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wallace Reuter
Wallace
Richard Reuter
Meigs General Hospital
Chauncey
Edgar Hillyer
Logan
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Chauncey Garden Club Talks Beautifying Route 33 Plan
Chauncey Garden Club members met at Mrs. John Easler’s home to discuss beautifying Route 33 and to coordinate cooperation with city officials. They reported trash can placements, held a rummage sale for funds, and heard a program on “The New Rose of 1950” with several rose varieties proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Garden Club
John Easler
Lexington Ave
Roger Boling
Kasler
Mrs Thomas Hosts Circle Hill OE Club Meeting
Mrs Thomas hosted members of her OE Club at Circle Hill with a refreshment course. The next meeting is set for Tuesday March 14 at Guy Brookins home 53 Converse. Members present included Bertha Sanders Mabel Smith Elizabeth Patton Elizbeth Robinett Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins Nellie Brookins Kathryn McDaniel and Donna Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Rice Thomas
Circle Hill
Or Guy Brookins
Converse i
Bertha Sanders
Mabel Smith
Elizabeth Patton
Elizabeth Robinett
Edith McDaniel
Olive Brookins
Nellie Brookins
Kathryn McDaniel
Donna Thomas
Carl Hull Rites Planned
Funeral services for Carl Hull who died Friday in Arizona will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in the Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Hull died in Aquilla Arizona formerly worked in Mine 25 here. Survived by wife E ffie Hull two daughters Mrs Earl Davis and Mrs Dean Pinney and several sisters. Friends may call at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Davis 24 Converse St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Carl Hull
Arizona
Chauncey Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
Hull
Aquilla
Ariz
Effie Hull
Earl Davis
Dean Pinney
Joe Davis
Converse St
Son-in-Law and Daughters Guests of Grahams
The Rev and Mrs. Gus Graham hosted their son-in-law and daughters Mr and Mrs George Lovelace with children Victor Lee Nancy and Martha Kay of Columbus and Mrs Earl Girard with daughter Brenda of Dayton. Mr Graham has been confined to his home with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gus Graham
George Lovelace
Victor Lee
Nancy
Martha Kay
Columbus
Earl Girard
Brenda
Dayton
Graham
Bodkins Visit Albany Relatives In New York Trip
Mr and Mrs Delbert Bodkin of Millfield spent Thursday in Albany visiting Mr Bodkins aunt Mrs Mattie Bodkin. Recent guests included their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Floyd C Bodkin of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Delbert Bodkin
Albany
Mr. Bodkin
Mattie Bodkin
Floyd C. Bodkin
Columbus
Greens Run Church Ladies Aid to Meet Wednesday
The Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Lena Leake, president, in charge. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of
Greens Run
Church of Christ
Lena Leake
Temporary Roof Supports Advised After Mine Reinspection
In January the New York Coal Co. No. 25 mine operating 2000 tons daily employed 360 men. Inspector J B Vanity urged temporary roof supports before further work and banning flame making materials. Ventilation was satisfactory except for smoking noted. fire protection planned. improvements include clearing haulageway obstructions and PPE for exposed workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
New York Coal Co
J. B. Vanity
Vanity
Auxiliary Meeting of United Mine Workers Local
Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers met at the local high school with Mrs. Jessie Johnson presiding. Mrs. Gertrude Johnston was introduced as a new member. Pot luck refreshments were served to a list of members. Next meeting will be March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
United Mine Workers
Jessie Johnson
Gertrude Johnston
Hazel Perry
Lucille Showalter
Helen Hart
Myrtle Tippie
Rhoda Oliver
Ollie Hillyer
Lena Bailey
Iva Hillyer
Hazel Hammond
Susan South
Mary Adams
Action Seen On Clerk Situation In Point Pleasant
City council meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m to discuss the Point Pleasant city clerk post. City Clerk Robert E Mann handed his resignation for March 1 but council may not accept it and screening of applicants may be unfinished. Mann also serves as city treasurer floodwall treasurer and waterworks office manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert E. Mann
John Clay Hutchinson
Mann
Mason County Land Transfers in Robinson and Lewis Districts
Transfers record several property moves in Mason County. Herman L Halstead and Faye Halstead transfer nine and a half acres to Raymond M and Norma B Fowler in Robinson District while Marvin Burris and Irene Burris sell Lot 13 Country Club Homes Addn in Lewis District to Kathleen R Dyer. Herman and Norene Layne with Lloyd and Mary W Roush sell a New Haven lot with coal and mining rights reserved in Graham District to Harry L and Maxine A Miller. The piece notes mortgages and titles among multiple parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman L
Faye Halstead
Raymond M
Norma B. Fowler
Robinson
Marvin Burris
Irene Burris
Kathleen R. Dyer
Lewis District
Co. D
Martha R. Black
Sherman
Ruby Osborne
Lewis
Herman
Norene Layne
Lloyd
Mary W. Roush
Harry L
Maxine A. Miller
New Haven
Graham
Arrested on intoxication charge at police court bond posted
Point Pleasant report says William Sayre Arbuckle and others were arrested on intoxication charges by City Patrolmen Ray McClure and Russ Nott. They posted a police court bond of $20 and costs here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ray McClure
Russell Nott
William Sayre
Arbuckle
Twins ill at home with measles in Point Pleasant
Maurice and Maury Mayes seven year old twins of Mr and Mrs Maurice Mayes Shadle Road are ill at home with the measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Maurice
Maury
Maurice Mayes
Shadle Road
Top Suspect In Burglary Skips Town
In Point Pleasant the prime suspect in Sunday night burglary of GM Equipment Co. fled Monday morning. The man gave the name Williams and asked owner R. H. Melrose for a radio repair job. A First St. address failed checks as police traced the man to a morning bus to Huntington. Items missing include a voltmeter at 125 dollars, a signal generator at 125, a tube tester 100, socket wrenches, a pen, an electric drill, a radio, and cardboard sweepers with handles. Authorities alerted Huntington officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
GM Equipment Co
Williams
R. H. Melrose
R. C. Dilley
T. L. Morrison
Huntington
Dairy Farmers Plan To Meet Tonight
New Haven county dairy farmers will gather at 8 p m tonight at the Mason County Farm Supply Garage. Topics include hay dryers barn ventilation and installation of other barn equipment. Guest speaker and discussion leader is Jim Steer an agricultural engineer with the C F McDade Co Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Mason County
Jim Steer
C. F. McDade Co
Pittsburgh
Misfortune Strikes MilellER Family in Ohio Crash and Firearm Incident
Worthy Miller of Lincoln Ave suffers critical injuries in a care truck collision near Columbus Ohio. Brother Robert Miller is released from Columbus hospital after treatment. Mileller was killed earlier Feb 12 in a stabbing at the Ohio Capital. Local relatives are Martha Smith, Maude Nibert, Eloise Paterick, Betty Cadle and brothers Walter Everett Charles Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Worthy Miller
Lincoln Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Robert
Columbus St. Francis Hospital
Daniel M. Mileler
Ohio Capital
Martha Smith
Sixth St
Maude Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Eloise Paterick
Betty Cadle
Leon
Walter
Everett
Charles
Senior Play Dates Set at Point Pleasant High
Point Pleasant High School to stage Mignonette March 30-31 in the Junior High Auditorium directed by Principal C. H. Withers. Lead roles go to Betty June Harshbarger Peggyy Biffle and Don Dorsey with a cast including Judy Romine Patsy Treadway Beverly Clark Nancy Vaught and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. H. Withers
Point Pleasant High School
Mignonette
Betty June Harshbarger
Peggyy Biffle
Don Dorsey
Judy Romine
Patsy Treadway
Beverly Clark
Nancy Vaught
Robert Love
Billy Gibbs
Frank Capehart
Howard Selby
Pete Cheesebrew
Mary Ann Withers
Cloris Plants
Albert Stephens
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City of
Athens State Hospital
Saenent
Daniel A, Plerce
Public Service Safety
Sewing Circle
Arlene Lester
Dane Osborne
Mill St
Erle Bridgewater
Dow Bridgewater
Jack Hamer
Roy Lester
Glenn Davis
Samuel Price
Jack Ley
John Kasler
Mrs. Thomas
Grahams
Mrs. Bodkin
America
Today & Wed
Wes
Nea Cumming
Percy Kilbride
TCC L
Otto Murphy
Otis M. Rice
Ane la
Wuthering Heights
Mae West
Marlene Dietrich
Mazel Scott
Aed
Uence Cugat
Wy Gregory Ratoff
Dietrich - Macmurray
Mitchell Leisen
EE Ui
Techell Leisen
Clark Gable
Loretta Young
Thelma Jordon
Wallis
Paul ‘Ke Loan Tetzel “Her
Thelma
Jordon
Willie
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