696 Babies Born at Holzer In 52 Boys Exceed Girls
Wayne Foster of Holzer Hospital reports 696 births in 1952 with 357 boys and 334 girls. June had 73 arrivals, February 38, and August saw the most boys at 41. No maternal deaths occurred in 1952. hospital beds doubled after enlargement, allowing 23 mother and baby pairs, and 1953 is expected to bring more obstetrical cases.
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North Korean Honor Medal Awarded to Pomeroy Soldier
Pfe Ferris M. Justis of Pomeroy received a North Korean Honor Medal after a patrol in Korea. The decoration came for killing the original owner of the medal during action. The medal was retrieved from a bullet-riddled rifleman and later returned to Justis as a souvenir. He serves with the 45th Infantry Division, 180th Infantry Regiment.
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Lucy Mae Justis
Union Ave
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Mrs Lyndon Rites Monday
Mrs Emma Louise Lyndon former Pomeroy resident died early Saturday at her son Earl’s home in Columbus. She was daughter of late John and Mrs. Epple of Pomeroy and moved to Columbus in 1910. Survived by son Earl two brothers Julius and E B Epple a sister Mrs C BE Gillian and a niece Mrs Sarsh A Koelher. Burial Beech Grove Cemetery. Funeral at Trevey Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m.
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Trevey Funeral Home
Beech Grove
New Gallipolis Law Firm Formed Halliday and Sheets
A new law firm named Halliday and Sheets is announced in Gallipolis with partners John E Halliday and Warren F Sheets. The partnership takes effect Jan 1. Sheets becomes Gallia County prosecuting attorney, succeeding his partner John E Halliday.
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Meigs County Farmers Sign 1953 Conservation Plans
A total of 1126 Meigs County farmers have signed 1953 conservation program plans and they are being processed by the county production and Marketing Administration committee chaired by H. E. Shields. The deadline for signing is January 15, 1953 and no new applications will be accepted after that date except for new farm owners.
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H. E. Shields
Shields
Transistor Marvel Promises Cheaper, Tougher Gadgets
Meigs County sales tax receipts fell about $1000 for the week ending. The article explains the transistor could power smaller longer lasting devices, replacing fragile vacuum tubes. It notes germanium crystals, low voltage control, and potential future use in hearing aids radios and pocket devices.
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Lancaster Men Hurt In Hocking County Crash
Two Lancaster men were injured Saturday in a three car crash on Route 33 in Hocking County. William Rose, 20, and Leonard Smith, 24, were taken to Lancaster hospital. Smith was a passenger in Rose's car. Other drivers involved were Warren Mann, 43, of Athens, and Alvin Hostetter, 28, of Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Carl Sauvage Dies Friday in Ohio
POMEROY Carl Sauvage well known Pomeroy resident and former business man died Friday evening at Holzer Hospital Gal lipolis after a five day confinement He was a member of Pomeroy Lodge F and AM Pomeroy Chapter 80 Oswarth Council Ohio Valley Commandery 24 Knights Templar and a 32nd degree Mason He is survived by his wife Ethel Koox Sauvage son Carl Sauvage Jr daughter Mrs Mildred Spencer two granddaughters Jane and Betty Ann Spencer four brothers Julius John Sauvage Conrad Oklahoma and George Montana two sisters Mrs Frank Lowery Pitts fourth and Mrs Kate Ohliner Oklahoma Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday at the Ewing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Levening
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Miss Stevens Dies Aged 31 in Gallipolis Ferry
Miss Margaret Stevens 31 died Friday evening at her brother Benjamin Stevens home in Gallipolis Ferry after a year of illness. Born February 3, 1871 in Elwell West Virginia, she was a Mason County resident and Presbyterian Church member. Funeral at Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church Sunday at 3 pm with burial at the church. she is survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews.
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Elwell
W. Va
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Horoscope for Stars Swaying Over Weekend Prospects
The weekend offers limited financial encouragement with talks of employment or promotion among influential forces. Birthday readers face lively prospects but are warned against risky investments or gambling. Children born today are ambitious yet prone to large, risky ventures and possible losses if not restrained.
Family Birthday Celebrations Highlight Vinton Notes
Ruth Long hosted a third birthday party for twins Connie and Penny with relatives from Gallicopolis Rio Grande Wellston and Athens among attendees. Simultaneously Luther Minerley’s brother Paul Wilson and others gathered in Gallipolis as Paul Wilson faced assault charges. Leo Cooke home on leave from Camp Cooke.
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Walter McCarley
McCar- Gallipolis
Luther Minerley
Paul Wilson
Athens
Sheriff's
Mattie Kimble
Frison
Leo
Camp Day
Bond
Cooke
Calif
Fpyrd Alexander
Christmas program draws crowd as donations aid orphanage
Vernon and Gallipolis area residents host visits and gatherings over holidays. Sixty to seventy dollars were collected for an orphanage. Multiple families and relatives from Donohue, Roush, Pickens, Thompson, Lieving, and Lathey groups visited each other across towns like Letart Falls, Flat Rock, Mason, and Point Pleasant, with weekend guests and overnight stays noted. The piece also lists social visits to the Latheys in Jacksonville and unemployment office outreach by social security staff.
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Hospital Notes and Births at Holzer Hospital
January entries show admissions for surgical and medical cases at Holzer Hospital. Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jarvis and daughters to several couples. Discharges list multiple patients and the January 1 2 dates reflect ongoing hospital activity in Willow Wood and nearby towns.
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County Clerk Receipts Total $521.86 for December
POMEROYReceipts in the amount of $521.86 for December were reported for Virgil V. Brown county clerk of courts. Office activities included titles 416 notations of men 222 memorandum certificates 124 cancellations of lien 190 affidavits 11s and certified copies six. County share $352.70 and state option $169.10.
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Social Notes Highlight Broad Family Visits
The Plains notes a flurry of visits and family events from Athens to Bay area towns. Several relatives travel to see ill kin in New Brighton and Columbus, while others celebrate births, dinners, and reunions across Mansfield, Nel sonville, Glouster, and surrounding communities.
Turkey Run Social Notes Echo Holiday Gatherings
A long list of visits and holiday meals across Ohio communities. Families such as the Sigmans, Matthews, Grovers, Clarks, Tiptons, and Currhman themes appear with relatives in Albany Coalville Nitro Pomeroy Middleport Upper Sandusky and nearby towns. Multiple households shared dinners and gifts from Ohio Collieries Co. with extended kin traveling to celebrate.
Civilian, Military Losses From U S Plane Crashes Reported
The Civil Aeronautics Board tallies about 245 fatalities in commercial transport crashes this year and estimates private flying deaths between 600 and 1650. Alaska and other abroad accidents are noted, while Defense figures remain classified.
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Nelsonville Personal News Notes Holiday Visits and Air Force Moves
Nelsonville area residents share Christmas visits with relatives from Springfield to Columbus. Al and Mrs. William Bishop discuss Westover Air Force Base assignments. Ronald A. Clinton completes basic training at Parks and transfers to Keesler Air Force Base as radio operator. Families travel, reunite, and report holiday gatherings across Ohio and California connections.
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Tuppers Plains Social Round and Trustees Meeting Notice
Tuppers Plains social notes list numerous local visits and family gatherings among Dorst, Dotson, and Nickels families with several guests joining in. The article notes a Veterans Memorial Hospital Trustees meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Meigs County courthouse. A deed transfer in Perry County records is recorded for 62 acres to Donald E and Ide Miller from Willard and Alvera Durr.
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Coolville Community Meets Over Gas Pipeline Plan
Residents in Coolville and Torch discussed bringing natural gas via new pipelines at a Torch Methodist Church WSCS meeting. Officials in Marietta are being consulted as local wells abound and others are drying up, with talk of extending lines to Torch and Coolville.
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Meigs General Hospital Admission and Births Report
Meigs General Hospital lists admissions including Mrs. Lee Clark Cheshire and others from Racine Middleport Reedsville and Pomeroy. A birth notice records a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lee Clark and a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Barton. A list of charged individuals includes Larry Ciler Harry Meter Sylvia Strain Martha Buckley and others.
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Bloodier New Year in Mexico City with Four Murders
Mexico City police describe the New Year celebration as the bloodiest in a decade with four murders, three accidental deaths, and about 200 injuries among revelers. The report notes widespread festivities across the capital as authorities vow tighter security measures.
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Doctor's Comments on Blood Types and Child Welfare
Dr Edwin P Jordan answers reader questions on blood typing and universal donors. He notes four main groups A B O AB with 45 43 8 and 4 percent, explains universal donor concept, and addresses health and upbringing of children in troubled homes. He also discusses granular lids and myths about tuberculosis transmission and eye conditions.
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Local families share holiday visit and birth news
Mr and Mrs Kari Vance and son Karl of Waverly join Mr and Mrs J E Vance, with John Dyke from Johnsville on leave. Judith Christine Davis born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Davis of Urbana, the couple's second daughter. Lowell Vanice returns from Great Lakes on leave with Mrs Vance. Several relatives from Columbus Wellston Bladen Gallipoli and Holzer Hospital families spent the holiday weekend with the Dykes and Spires households.
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Rites Set Monday for Mrs Harrington in McMechen
Mrs Klaude Harrington 74 mother of Mrs J S Childs McMechen died New Year’s Day at home. Funeral services will be held Monday in McMechen West Virginia. George Childs of Middlefort was notified of the death.
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