Bright sisters die in Rhode Island crash near Woonsocket
Point Pleasant natives Margaret Bright and Marian Bright were killed when their car was struck by a second vehicle at a road intersection near Woonsocket. Their sister Georgia Bright McLaughlin was seriously injured, brother in law Edward McLaughlin sustained a broken wrist. Mrs McLaughlin expected to recover. The sisters, born 1883, 1888, and 1892, were children of Jessie J and Sarah Bright. A nephew Commander Robert McLaughlin, U.S.N., then in China waters, and two nieces are named in the notice.
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Point Pleasant
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Margaret Bright
Marian Bright
Georgia Bright McLaughlin
Edward McLaughlin
McLaughlin
How Do Edwards Helps Constipated Folks
Dr. Edwards offers Olive Tablets sold in drugstores for years to relieve constipation with gentle action on upper and lower bowels producing more natural movements. No griping, just satisfaction. Caution: use as directed. Prices 15¢ 30¢ 60¢.
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Dr. Edwards
Austin Funeral Held at Henderson in Point Pleasant
Funeral services for Earl B. Austin, 64, who died of a heart attack on New Year’s Eve, were held at the Church of Christ in Henderson. Rev. Ochis Burris officiated. Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers included family members and three grand-nephews and nieces. Interment proceeded from Franklin Funeral Home with services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Lone Oak Cemetery.
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Point Pleasant
Earl B. Austin
Church of Christ
Henderson
Ochis
Burris
Austin
C. C. Lewis
C. E. McCulloch
Mason County
Franklin Funeral Home
Lone Oak Cemetery
Peter H. Steenbergen, Jr
H. A. Johnson
C. E. McCulloch, Jr
R. P. Harper
C. C. Lewns, Jr
William Lewis
Letart Girl Chosen for West Virginia 4 H Course
Miss Dora Cullen of Letart was one of three West Virginia girls selected for an expense funded 4 H club leadership course at Berea College Kentucky. She was chosen for aptitude in the field and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Cullen. In other news William Yonker son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Yonker of New Haven now in Tokyo has been promoted to corporal with the Eighth Army First Cavalry Division.
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Point Pleasant
Dora Cullen
Letart
West Virginia
Berea College
Berea
Miss Cullen
C. C. Anderson
John E. Cullen
Pfe
William W.yonker
Kenneth Yonker
New Haven
Tokyo
Eighth Army
1St Cavalry Division
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club
Raymond Gibson
Main St
A. E. Sommer
Gibson
Hugh J. Hart
George E. Jbyus
Sommer
Chicago
Farm Women's Council
Rose
Frances Sterrett
John Kay
C. F. Buckle
Raymond Vanselous
Parsons
George E. Byus
C. E. McCulloch
Oakley Faudree
Jean
Mitzie
Gloria Gibson
Emerson Whalson
Pt Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Farm Club and Local Visits
Mrs Roy Kincade of Ripley Road hosted the Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club New Year meeting with Miss Virginia Parsons leading the lesson on Club Members in Action. Goals include 100 percent meeting attendance and community support. Reports covered lunch program improvements and a successful bazaar. Also listed are multiple Point Pleasant residents visiting, studying, or recovering, with farm club notes and a bridge gathering at Mrs Miller's.
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Point Pleasant
Roy Kincade
Ripley Road
Asbury Lee
Anne Bailey
Kincade
Virginia Parsons
Roosevelt
Manford Blessing
Oak Thomas
A. O.smith
Charles Foglesong
Gay Casto
Milton Lewis
Charles Stephenson
Virgil Plants
Roy Hincade
Parsons
Capital Press Attacks West Virginia Leaders Over Crime Wave
In Charleston WV, both Daily newspapers blast Governor Meadows and Kanawha Sheriff Brawley along with Mayor Dawson. They urge use of state police to curb crime, condemn inaction, and warn against mob rule, asserting crime endangers citizens and city safety.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Charleston
Meadows
D. E. Brawley
Kanawha County
D. Boone Dawson
Dawson
Grawley
the Gazette
Gallipolis Social Notes Holiday gatherings and wedding in Gallia County
Lynn Brown hosted a Sixth Grade Christmas party at the Brown home on December 21 with hamburgery games and gift exchanges. Richard Carter celebrated his eighteenth birthday New Year’s Eve with a Lafayette Hotel dinner for eight and dancing to usher in the year. James Morgan Leaper married Doris Perdock New Year’s Day at the bridegroom’s mother’s home with a small witness list. Leaper served in the South Pacific and plans to resume AT&T work after military service.
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Gallipolis
Lynn Brown
W. Lewis Brown
Brown
Richard Carter
Otto S. Carter
Lafayette Hotel
James Morgan Leaper
Darlene Leaper
Chester Leaper
Doris Perdock
San Bruno
Calif
J. H. Shato
Sta
U. S. Navy
Cooked A Fine Dinner Then Threw It To Dog
A woman recalls feeding her own meals to a dog and feeling ill from overeating. After taking ERB HELP, she reports improved appetite digestion and regular bowels. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels ease gas and stimulate liver and kidneys, promising life change. Athens Pharmacy markets ERB HELP with Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.
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Lhcy
Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Betts
Gallipolis K of P Installs New Officers
Gallipolis Naomi Lodge No. 55 Knights of Pythias installed new officers on New Year’s Day led by Deputy Grand Chancellor Ed Mills with Grand Prelate C C Liddy and Grand Master at Arms A W Biffle assisting. Officers include Oliver G Lyle as Junior Past Chancellor and J H Sheppard as Chancellor Commander among others. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
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Tyan
Naomi Lodge No. 55
Gallipolis
Naom Lodge No. 55
Knights of Pythias
Ed. I Mills
C .C. Liddy
A. W. Biffle
Oliver G. Lyle
J. H. Sheppard
Tvice
Robert Gordon
A. Harold MacKenne
L. Claude Miller
Robert Mackenzie
Thomas E. Mills
Gilbert Beard
Kay Quickle
John Steinbeck
L. L. Lovett
Grace Methodist and Churches in Gallipolis Schedule
Sunday in the churches lists Grace Methodist with W Scott Westerman preaching at 10 am and communion observance, Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm. First Presbyterian with Theodore Valenti at 9 50 am Sunday School and communion meditation on Christ’s last hours. Saint Peter's Episcopal first Sunday Holy Communion at 11 am and 4 30 pm worship on other Sundays. Church of God with H M Smith, Allen Baker 9 15 am Sunday School, 7 pm Young People's, 8 pm worship. First Baptist J Edward Hakes 9 15 am Bible School, 10 30 am worship, Lord's Supper observed, sermon “A Church Motto for 1946,” 6 30 pm Youth for Christ, 7 30 pm worship. Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Ted Waller 10 am Bible Study, 10 45 am worship, 7 30 pm. John Gee AME Church Mary Lou Henderson noon Sunday School, 3 30 Cooperative Forum, 7 pm worship. Church of the Nazarene Vernon Shafer Sunday...
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist
W. Scott Westerman
Westerman
Youth Fellowship
First Presbyterian
Theodore Valenti
Julia Donnally
Valenti
Saint Peter’s Episcopal
Charles G Baird
Hurch OF God
H. M. Smith
Allen Baker
First Baptist
J. Edward Hakes
Earl Saunders
Hakes
Youth For Christ
Garfield Avenue Church
John
Carr Funeral to Be Held Sunday
Rites for James Robert Carr 81 who died Wednesday night at his daughter's Greer Community home will be held Sunday at 2 30 from Heights United Brethren Church with Rev F H Capehart in charge Burial in Greer Cemetery Body moved from Arnett Mortuary to the late home Thursday evening He is survived by a daughter Minta Purdy three sons Alva Q Carr Robert E Carr and George Carr He was a former member of Point Pleasant City Council New Year gift Wadsworth Consumers get free light service for a month at New Year’s greeting to customers
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Point Pleasant
James Robert Carr
D. C. Purdy
Greer
Heights
United Brethren Church
F. H. Capehart
Greer Cemetery
Arnett
Carr
Robert
Susan J. Fowler Carr
Mason County
Minta Purdy
Ciase
Alva Q. Carr
Route 2
Robert E. Carr
Charleston
George Carr
Akrona
Holzer Hospital admits several local residents
Gallipolis report lists Howard McIntosh 61 Pomeroy grocer in fair condition, Mrs Paul Skudmore Tri bime staff in good condition after 5:15 Wednesday entry, Perry Carpenter 26 Rutland surgical patient in good condition, Mrs Stephen Miller Point Pleasant for surgery, Homer Cook 58 MIddleport Meigs Grocery manager medical patient in good condition. Mason County board of education to hold regular January meeting in Point Pleasant office Monday evening.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Howard McIntosh
Pomeroy
Paul Skudmore
Tribbune Office
Perry Carpenter
Rutland
Stephen Miller
Point Pleasant
Homer Cook
Mason County Board of Education
Sorority Plans Meetings At Point Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega
Lambda Chi Omega sorority in Point Pleasant will meet Monday evening to make up a New Year’s Eve meeting and will hold another gathering on January 14. The announcement was made Thursday.
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Lambda Chi Omega
Agig Tin
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