Christmas Guests Fill Homes Across Ohio County
A long list of families and relatives from Columbus Cleveland Athens Hebron Pomeroy Canton Wellsville Dorcas and Parkersburg shared Christmas with their kin. Names include the Pullins McKay Rose Orr White Eddy and Morarity families, with visits spanning multiple households and towns.
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O. Hickenbottom
Harry Headley
Wellsville
Okey Smith
Fairview
Arthur Orr
Marilyn
Martha
Janet
Mike Theiss
Dorcas
Leo Eddy
Canton
Grover White
Michael Bentz
Charles Reuter
Paul Orr
Car Lee
Glen Ash
Johnny Bill
Parkersburgee
John Morehead
St. Albans
Mary McKay
Needlework dress patterns and emblem crochet project
A 1940s newspaper item describes Pattern No. 8408 for a sleeveless dress with bolero in sizes 12 to 20 and Pattern No. 5909 for an emblem themed filet crochet pillow top. It lists yardage, prices, and mailing addresses for Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, with additional reference to a Fall and Winter Fashion book. It ends with a sentence about U S grain production figures.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Anne Cabot
Athenis Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
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Mighty Bird Horizon Puzzle: Symbols and Clues
A cryptic crossword style list presents clues and wordplay items. Entries include prey depiction, symbol of cent, wake, insect, atop, machines, lone sea, daybreak form, personality, fall in drops, otherwise, Jewish month, Egyptian sun god, ceremonies, month abbr, U S emblem bird, crown, recede, tidier, thoroughfare, fixed look, repairs.
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U.S.A
Chester News Notes and Christmas Gatherings
Mrs Lela McLane called to Columbus to aid her ill brother in law Charles mes. Many local residents and guests shared Christmas dinners and visits at homes across Chester and nearby towns including Parkersburg Columbus Chanute Field and Long Bottom. Goldia Wolfe reports.
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Chester
Lela McLanes
Columbus
Charles Mes
Charles Code
Willard Hines
Cleland Nes
Eldon Gaul
Ebersbach
Pomeroy
Floyd Ridenour
Gladys Allen
Parkersburg
Gordon Ridenour
Cecil Nelson
Betty
John Lodwick
Barry Lodwick
Harrywick
Ge Ir
Paul Kimes
Sanfisky
Joe Laffeere
Ward Kimes
Ernest Brown
Guay Summerfield
John Frank
John Walter Frank
É Wolfe, Jr
Clarence Wolfe
Missena Piggot
Fs. Riley Piggot
Long Bottom
Goldia Wolfe
Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Christmas Party
The Friendly Neighbor Club held a Christmas party at the Huddy home with decorations and a gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Huddy and Mrs. Charles Wood. A birth anniversary for Mrs. William Kennedy was observed before a noon potluck with attendees listed, and the club set a January 6 meeting at Mrs. William Kennedy's home.
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Laurel Run
S. Thomas Huddy
Friendly Neighbor Club
Huddy
Charles Wood
William Kennedy
Herman Bumgardner
Everett Kite
Henry Todd, Jr
Arenee Patton
Arthur Old
Gary
John Norris
Wilam Sparks
Paul Erry
Donald Campbell
Donnie
Joan Bum
Stars Promising Yet Warn Of Delay In Lunar Transit
The reading notes potential hurdles from congested conditions but predicts strong prospects and tangible results through a firm, honest approach. External aid from influential, financial, and friendly sources may reward sound labor and principles. A birth today hints at stability and disciplined effort attracting high level support.
Courthouse Officials Change After November Election
Five new names join the Gallia Courthouse lineup as of January with Ehman M Wilcox Dillon Haak Ware and Elliott among new faces. Several incumbents retain offices. salaries rise modestly under a 15 percent pay hike.
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POLIS
Ehman
M. Wilcox
T. G. Dillon
F. A. Haak
Eureka teacher Johnson dies at home after long service
Polis Grant Johnson a school teacher of Eureka died at his home after 36 terms in the district and a longtime member of Providence Church. He was born in Bladen on November 11, 1876, son of Hilas and Caritchard Johnson, survived by a widow Roma Gothard and thirteen children with six grandchildren. Services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Charles Lusher officiating at the Eureka church cemetery.
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Grant Johnson
Eureka
Ity
Hilas
Caritchard Johnson
Bladen
Roma Gothard
Bel Niday
Mra
Iva Sammtington
Poston
Ohnson
Idren
BE. Johnden
Er Bladen
Oster
Gallipolis
Mra. H Wooten
Columbus
Mr. Johnson
Providence Church
Charles Lusher
Lipolis Fire Delays After Vehicle Breakdown
An axle failure occurred Sunday at 2 45 while en route to a fire at 223 Avenue. Firefighters had to return with another piece of equipment, but the delay did not prevent extinguishing a stove fire. Minor damage was reported.
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Ave
Kanawha River Traffic Figures and Lock Status Report
Fragmented river traffic bulletin notes varying river levels and lock activity along the Kanawha corridor. Entries list times and vessel movements including Semet down and Solvay up, with specific locks and towns mentioned.
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Ipolis
Ohio
Semet
Ilbot
Jason A
Omar
Town
Neville
Martin U
Kenna
the Brandt
Masylvania
Solvay
Kanawha
St. Paul Socony
Lon Dora
George 111
Biaske
Eading
Kanawha Falls
George Ehman Becomes Sheriff In Quiet Transfer
In Gallipolis the sheriff's office changed hands at midnight with Democrat-elect George Ehman succeeding 16-year Sheriff Elmer Hatfield. Hatfield handed over uniforms guns and keys amid a cordial transfer, noting 331 of 8339 votes separated them. Hatfield, born in Lawrence County, will retire to farming real estate and stock trading.
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Gallipolis
Elmer EB
Hatfield
George Ehman
Lawrence County
Pearl Ecker
Carl K
Brownie” Hatfield
California
The
Elks
Ae Sheriff's Association
Northup
Jim Mills
Mort Dickey
Mr. Ehman
James
Albert
Woodrow B. Saunders
Sheriff Ehman
Hospital Notes from Holzer Including Admissions Births and Discharges
Gallipolis notes list admissions for Mrs Raymond McManaway Gertrude Pierson Warren Darnell Mrs Arthur Perry Rob ert Burt Clark Johnson and others. Births include a daughter to Enzo Barsotti and a son to John Steinbeck and other newborns. Discharges name many patients including Mrs Howard Roush Gretchen Mullen Jane Church Roy Casto and several others.
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Gallipolis
Raymond McManaway
Wellston
Gertrude Pierson
Crown City
Warren Darnell
Cheshire
Arthur Perry
Hamden
Robert Burt
Jackson
Clark Johnson
Sterling
William Wood
Richard Peet
Pt. Pleasant
Enzo Barsotti
Middleport
John Steinbeck
Leon Williams
Jackratt
Raymond Wititoe
James B. Thomas
Rutland
Howard Roush
William Claar
John McKean
William West
James Carpenter
Jane Church
Gretchen Mullen
Charles Dale
Grace Knight
William Hobstetter
Charles Wherry
Otis Riggs
Roy Casto
W. T. Urwin
Henry Cragg
Dingus Banks
Ancie McKenny
Will Daniels
Famous Hart
Ronnie Jenkins
James Cooper
Linda Neal
Elina Frederic
Driver Arrested in Gallipolis for DWI
City police arrested Clarence Williams Bla den for driving while intoxicated. He was scheduled to appear before Judge William H. Jones at 4 45 p.m. Monday.
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Gallipolis
Clarence Williams
Bladen
William H. Jones
Grace Methodist dinner planned in Gallipolis
Grace Guild of Grace Methodist church will hold a dinner Monday at 6 p.m. in the church. Keith Sutter will be in charge of the program.
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Gallipolis
Grace Guild of Grace Methodist Church
Keith Sutter
Five Drivers Are Arrested For Speeding In New Year Weekend
In Gallia county during New Year weekend five speeders were cited with bonds posted. Names include Charles McCloud James Dunn Clifford Manley Robert Pugh and Dayton Spencer. One driver Leslie Hawley faced a six month driving suspension after pleading guilty to drunk driving. Two separate accidents caused property damage and injuries. Homer Russell John Dillard Heber Armstrong Ira Teya and Mrs Alice Beatty were affected in various incidents.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Charles McCloud
Pomeroy
James
Dunn
Chesapeake
Clifforde. Manley
Middleport
Robert H. Pugh
Marietta
Dayton Spencer
Cheshire
William H. Janes
Maurice Grover
Justice
Leslie Hawley
Wing
Janes
Robert Pickett
Spencer
Homer Russell
John Dillard
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Ohio State Grange
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Ralph Wickline
Athens
Maggie Jewett
Evertt Ours
Eeenter
Judy
Hebron
Orvy Gainer
J. C. McKay
Connie Kay Morarity
James Bailey
Scott Field
Arthur Morarity
Larry
Cora McKay
Thomas McKay
Karen Sue
Tommy
Grace Rose
Nevy Rose
Jake Weaver
Perry Orr
Bert Orr
Joe Zwilling
Chicago
Jack Sorden
Milford Cole
Clint Orr
Sue Burnett
N. Y
United States
Mrs. Anne Cabot
Coral Islands
Laurel
Kewoix
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Humphrey MR. Leemy
Ellie
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Dick Tracy
Chester Gould
Boston
East
Sam
Big Frost
Buz Sawyer
BY Roy Crane
Andy
Buz
Christy
Blondie
Chic Young
Bugs Bunny
Hiya
Elmer
Oleal
Clinker
Humphrey
Gallia
Imon Pleas
Robert
John E. Halliday
Ling
Sheriffs of Deputies
Mary
Nt Johnson
Herman Hickman
Steol
Hickman
Florida
Yalew
George Ehman Takes
Holzer Hospital
Robert Hollingsworth
Mgr
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Second Ave
Beaco & Kasco
F. J. Beasley Co
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