Calendar of Events for Monday Through Friday
Local clubs churches and organizations list weekly meetings at various venues. Notable entries include Esther Class at First Christian Church, Circle 7 at First Methodist, Minerva Chapter 274 OES, Sayre Study Circle, McDougal WSCS, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, Ladies' Day bridge lunch at Athens Country Club, Mineral Chapter 274 OES, WCTU, Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary, Pocahontas, Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge, Higley Study Club, Ride-a-wee Club, Lydia Lash Evans Club, Athens Grange, and a Friday Past Chiefs Club gathering with H T Wise and H Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Theta Pi
Chapter House
Pocahontas
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Clarks Chapel WSCS Holds December Meeting
The Clarks Chapel Women's Society of Christian Service met last Thursday at Rev H L McDaniel's home. Devotions titled Christ in Christmas were led by Elson Hedges with help from Hedges and Walls. New member James Wilson joined. A gift exchange named cheer sisters and contests crowned James Wilson as winner. Attendees included Bolin and Wilson families and the McDaniel household among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chapel
Women's Society of Christian Service
H. L. McDaniel
Elson Hedges
Robert Hedges
Oliver Walls
Frank Phillips
James Wilson
Charles Bolin
Gloria Bolin
Geraldine Bolin
Mary Hedges
Virgil Maxwell
Carl Phillips
Richard Wilson
Sharon Wilson
Paddy Wilson
Walls
Karen Sue Walls
Wilbur Loung
Lawrence McDaniel
Hollywood Year in Review 1949 Headlines
The year’s top Hollywood headlines include the Ingrid Bergman Rossellini drama, Rita Hayworth’s marriage, Shirley Temple’s divorce, and Bogart’s New York panda bear hunt. Cinema flags show layoffs at MGM, Lana Turner fashion cuts, and rising inflation jokes amid industry shifts and high-profile disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
NEA
Rita Hayworth
Shirley Temple
Humphrey Bogarts
M-G-M
Lana Turner
McKenney on Canasta Laws and Strategy Update
National Canasta laws commission formed with Oswald Jacoby as chairman adopting standardized laws. Regency Club of New York to publish official laws. Warning on freezing decks and safe discards with an illustrative two hand scenario. Q and A cover pick up rules for black treys and concealed hand bonuses with McKenney noting he cannot answer individual reader questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Crawford
Philadelphia
Oswald Jacoby
Regency Club
New York
National
Mr. Crawford
McKenney
Transition and New Direction Anthologies Highlight Editors
A compact critique of Transition and New Direction magazines edited by Eugene Jolas and James Laughlin. The piece praises their support for experimental writers like Stein Joyce and Bowles while noting risks of oblique forms, and contends editors provide essential service to creators and readers by expanding literary reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Laughlin
New Directions
Transition Workshop
Eugene Jolas
Vanguard
John Doe
Paris
Jolas
Elliot Paul
Paul
Spain
Linden
Yellowstone
Kentucky
Stein
Joyce
Henry Miller
Paul Bowles
William Carlos Williams
Laughlin
We the Women Tells of Campus Shifts for GI Era
Ruth Millett notes changes on campuses after veterans entered colleges. Students juggle motherhood and studies with baby sitters, husbands starting restaurants, and part time work to cover costs. The columnist contrasts past worries over dresses with today’s family duties.
Jiffy Carrots and Potluck Style Menu Items
Recipe notes for Jiffy Carrots and related foods accompany a brief report that Paul R. Murphy of Ohio University attended the American Philological Association meeting in Baltimore from December 28 to 30 under Johns Hopkins University auspices. The organization focuses on languages and cultures of Greece and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Murphy
Columbia Ave
Ohio University
American Philological Association
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Greece
Rome
Local visits and weekend guests noted in community scene
Mr and Mrs Charles L Donnett of Galion spent a weekend with his parents. Evan H Evans and David Wickline Sr. visited in Rio Grande with Wickline family. Gallipolis guests included Lester Glassburn and Carl Phillips. Hannah Russell visitors and returns noted. Betty Fillinger toured from Gallipolis to parents in Rochester Pa. Darrel Ramey from Columbus stayed with Myers. Shoemakers hosted guests including Elmer Sherritt and John Burkle of Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Shoemaker
Betty Fillinger
Gallipolis
W. C. Fillinger
Marguerite Hineman
J. L. Hineman
Crown City
Darrel Ramey
Columbus
R. C. Myers
Hannah Russell
Christmas Weekend Visits Reported Across Ohio and Nearby States
Akron hosts Ern est Kennedy relatives for weekend stay. Glouster and Marietta guests arrive for Christmas at various households. Evergreen and Point Pleasant attenders join community celebrations. Lancaster and Gallipolis connections also noted with local families. Alice Yeanger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Ernest Kennedy
Akron
W. J. Grapes
Jack Sharlike
Glouster
Clifford Harrison
Becky
Marietta
Jim Grover
Curt Swisher
Clarence Adams
Evergreen
Douglas Rife
Judy
Columbus
Ivan Grover
Albert Romine
Sheriff
Susan and Dale
Newark
Mary S. Plants
Point Pleasant
Delbert Underwood
Rhea Ann
Lottie Roush
Thomas Ryan
Loyd Roush
Gallipolis
Junior Ward
Lancaster
No Accidents Reported In Mason During Holidays
Mason County saw no traffic accidents through Christmas and New Year holidays according to state and city police. A December 22 crash injured two girls from Buffalo and three youths from Gallipolis Ferry. This weekend a Gallipolis Ferry man Morris Lee Nibert allegedly driving a new car hit slick pavement near Winfield, injuring his vehicle and prompting a following truck to strike the car’s rear. An unconfirmed New Year’s Eve crash on Route 62 north of town involved an unknown number of youths trailing from the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Buffalo
Gallipolis
Morris Lee Nibert
Charleston
Winfield
Nibert
Route 62
Here
Mr and Mrs Goebel Hammond Move to Dunlavey Road Home
Mr and Mrs Goebel Hammond recently married on Christmas Eve and now reside on Dunlavey Road in Pliny Pt Pleasant. Mrs Hammond formerly Emma Lee Fellore, worked at Huntington cigar factory while Mr Hammond is employed by Westinghouse Electrical Co Mansfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Goebel Samuel Hammond
Dunlavey Road
Pliny
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club Meeting Notice
The Pioneer Farm Woman's Club plans a meeting at 2227 Jackson Ave the home of Mrs Hugh Barr on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Rose and Frances Sterrett will co hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club
Hugh Barr
Jackson Ave
Rose
Frances Sterrett
Mrs C R Perry Hosts Sally Peck Chapter Guild Event
Mrs. C. R. Perry of 1915 Jefferson Boulevard will host the Sally Peck Chapter of the Wide World Guild at Main Street Baptist Church this evening at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Perry
Jefferson Blvd
Sally Peck
Wide World Guild
Main St. Baptist Church
Mrs Garland Mohr Hosts Illahee Farm Club Meeting
Mrs Garland Mohr of Gallipolis Ferry will host the Illahee Farm Women's Club gathering on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in a local venue. The event invites members to attend and participate in the club's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Mohr
Gallipolis Ferry
Illahee Farm Woman's Club
Ann Bailey Farm Woman's Club Meeting Notice
The Ann Bailey Farm Woman's Club will meet at Mrs Roy Kincade’s Ripley Road home on Tuesday at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bailey
Roy Kincade
Ripley Road
WSCS Meeting At Mrs Nystrom Home Thursday
The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Eric Nystrom Henderson at 1 30 p m on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Vaught Memorial Methodist Church
Eric Nystrom
Henderson
Local residents share visits and travels through the weekend
Mr and Mrs Walter Hyatt and daughter Susie Burdette Adda left for Devon Connecticut planning a stop in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Visitors include Mrs Ivy McCarty in Columbus Ohio and relatives in Gallipolis Pomeroy Bellemeade and Huntington with other weekend gatherings and a hospital return for Ezra Biffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hyatt
Susie
Burdette Adda
Devon
Conn
Ned Huffman
Pittsburg
Ivy McCarty
Columbus
Ohio
L. M. Hyatt
Jackson Ave
Pearl Oliver Jerrico Read
Bertha Johnson
Rutland
Carl Rutherford
Park
Theodore Cash
Brenda
Mary
Peggy Chapman
Pomeroy
Ezra Biffle
Point Clinic
Lawrence Mattox
Charleston Road
Harold Bumgardner
June
Jean
Dolores
Huntington
Harold Lewis
Oliver Stover
Wallet loss report filed with state police
Fred W. Keefer of Leon Route 3 reported to state police that his wallet containing 127 dollars and personal papers was lost last Thursday in a Ripley store. Local authorities were notified and searches may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Fred W. Keefer
Leon
Auto ignition fault may halt engine performance
Loose connections at the coil distributor and sparkplugs can cause engine failure. This mechanical fault risks sudden stoppage and costly damage if not addressed promptly.
Fines Levied Judgment Awarded In Local court action
Justice of the Peace S S A Simmons awarded a $300 civil judgment to Delbert and Ethel Helen Roush against John Fletcher Jr for damages from a collision near Lock 11 on September 18. In separate cases George Denny was fined ten dollars for assault and battery, and four men from Clendenin District were fined five dollars each for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
S.S. A. Simmons
Delbert
Ethel Helen Roush
Henderson
John Fletcher, Jr
Near South Side
Peace
Lock 11
Roush
George Denny
Clendenin
George Slayton
Millstone Road
Chester Jordan
George Eddie Grimm
Henry Taylor
John Taylor
Bud Taylor
Apple Grove Couple Get Last License in County Clerk Office
In Point Pleasant on Saturday Millard Preston Linville 24 and Ethel Mae Robinson 16 received what may be the last 1949 marriage license issued at the county clerk's office. The Linville and Robinson families are named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Apple Grove
Millard Preston Linville
Earnest D. Linville
Ethel Mae Robinson
George Robinson
Decrease Noted In County Jail Occupants 1949
Sheriff F A Morrison reports 550 persons jailed in 1949 down from 662 in 1948. The observation follows widespread rises in city county and utility consumer records for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
F. A. Morrison
New Year's Eve uneventful in Point Pleasant police
Sheriff F A Morrison reported a quiet New Year's Eve with five city arrests and one state police arrest for intoxication. One additional person was jailed on a warrant. Two bonds posted and released included Blanche Bland and J C Hummer. Roy Granvil Sanders, Apple Grove, faced a Jan. 2 court appearance on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
F. A. Morrison
Blanche Bland
First Street
J. C. Hummer
Marion
O. Roy Granvil Sanders
Apple Grove
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Simmons
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Esther
First Christian Church
Muriel Spaulding
Congress Standay
Circle
First Methodist Church
Carl Sims
Rosvenor St
Minerva Chapter
OES
Guysville Masonic Hall
Athens Emblem Club
Elks’ Club
Ubu
Sayre
Mamie Steele
Evans St
McDougal Wscs
Irvin Wolfe
Thackery House
Fred Picard
Paul Fontaine
Alpha Gamma Delta
Cora Frame
Maplewood Dr
Athens Country Club
Minear
WCTU
Presbyterian Church
Higley Study Club
F. L. Shoemaker
E. State St
Genevieve Apgar
Alta Wymer
E. Mulberry St
Lydia Lash Evans
Glen Hanes
Utah PL
Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Carroll Widdoes
H. T. Wise
Franklin Ave
Harry Atkins
Cranal
Dorothy Gray
Logan's College Shop
Wscs Group
Television
Jack Benny
NBC
CBS
Maria Montez
Charles R. Rogers
Lady Astor
Sam Goldwyn
United States
Legion of Decency
John Payne
Gloria de Haven
Lowman’s
Lowman
Athens, Ohio
Red Ridinghood
William FE. McKenney
Readers' Review
W. G. Rogers
NEW Directions IN
Ruth Millett
Water Conservation
W. C
Betty Bridgers
Cecily Brownstone
Bidwell
Mason
Farley
Union St
Athens, O
ACME
Anino
DIAL
John J. Madden
Norwalk
Brenner
Heywood-Wakefield
Johnston-Carper
Daystrom
General Electric Appliances
Tappan Gas
Sun Ray Gas
Hoover Sweepers
Sunbeam Products
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
Lalla
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