Rio Grande College drive reaches 63 percent milestone
Don Allen of Buffalo N C contributes a ten thousand dollar check and Arnold Knight of Pomeroy offers a station wagon to aid the Rio Grande College fundraising drive of thirty thousand dollars. President F W McDermott reports nineteen thousand one hundred seventy six dollars and eighty two cents raised to date with multiple donors and a pledged vehicle prize for hitting the goal. The bus already supplied by Knight funds student transport and field trips, with the wagon to aid smaller groups if the campaign succeeds.
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Gallipolis
Don Allen
Buffalo
N. C
Rio Grande College
Arnold Knight
Pomeroy
F. W. McDermott
Allen
D. D. Davis
Augusta Gross
C. FE. Holzer
Anfi
J. Fulton
Jack Stiffler
The
Rio Grande Baptist Church
Raymond Denson
J. C. McIntosh
Lima Baptist Church
Edwin A. Jones
F. W. Shane
Stark Ceramics
Dayton Trinity Church
Paul Biacet
F. W. Boult
Cambria Packing Co
Horton Clark
E. J. Davis
Ecker and Myers
Evans Grocery Co
Stanley Evans
A. S. Fleming
S. L. Henkle
T. A. Jenkins
Luther Jones
A. D. MaccDonell
J. A. MacDonell
C. M. McCashen
A. B. McCurdy
Frank Morrow
Oury Supply Co
George Reed
C. E. Richards
Loren E. Souers
E. B. Timmermeister
I H. Wilkinson
George Zumbiel
Romaine Jones
Marshal Jones
Knight
Births at Holzer Hospital Spark Local Families
Holzer Hospital notes report several births including a daughter for Mrs. Oris Crabtree of Oak Hill and a son for Mrs. Howard English of Pomeroy. Also listed are births for Mrs. Leslie Rayburn Letart and Mrs. Everette Montgomeroy Crown City, plus admitted and discharged patients and various named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris Crabtree
Oak Hill
Howard English
Pomeroy
Leslie Rayburn
Letart
Everette Montgomeroy
Crown City
Herbert Thivener
Gallipolis
Ann Virginia Rainey
Huntington
Carl Gothard
Raymond Collins
Wellston
John H. Wittman
Cove
Ben Spencer
Racine
Earl Cross
Alison Little
Car Crash Near Barl Jewett Farm Injures Four
A Portland area car owned by Bob Roush skidded on gravel and hit a pole near the Barl Jewett farm injuring two other occupants who were hospitalized at Meigs Clinic. Lawrence Gluesencamp broke a leg and Clarence Trippett suffered cuts and bruises. An electric service cut for hours and Joanne Allen was injured riding a bicycle, taken to Meigs Clinic for observation then released. Several local residents visited in New Year gatherings as communities noted a New Year’s service at Racine Parish Youth Fellowship and multiple house visits. Clara Larson reports Mrs. B H Roush has returned home from Meigs Clinic. Max E Duckworth of Syracuse was fined $15 in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bob Roush
Barl Jewett Farm
Meigs Clinic
Pomeroy
Lawrence Gluesencamp
Clarence Triplett
Joanne Allen
Meigs Clinia
Charles Henry Hilton
Jimmie
Russell Randolph
Judy Ann
Beverly
Charles Hilton
Racine Parish
Methodist Church
Harold Howell
Parkersburg
Harry Swan
Ed Wagner
Syracuse
Claymore Rowley
Rhoda Ann
Ravenswood
Rey
Charles Cecil
Francis Worthington
John Larson
Gloria
Great Bend
Clara Larson
Ernest Whitehead
Fay Pickens
Reedsville
Mattie Hen
B. H. Roush
Arlos Guinnana
Amica Sue
Arlos Guinn
Harold Ebersbach
Germany and Austria fielded 10 million troops at WWII peak
The statement notes that at the height of World War II Germany along with Austria mobilized about 10,000,000 men. It highlights the scale of military manpower during the era.
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Germany
Austria
Birthday honors for Sheriff Ehman’s mother in Charleston
Mrs. George Ehman celebrated her 76th birthday with a party in Charleston attended by her grandson Billy Jean Johnson and Mr and Mrs Albert Ehman and son George Allen. Guests included the sheriff’s mother Laura Ehman’s kin and friends marking a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Ehman
Billy Jean Johnson
Albert Ehman
George Allen
Charleston
Laura Ehman
Gallia County Lake Talk Planned at Courthouse
State representative Garland Fi Nott will discuss a Gallia County lake at Gallipolis courthouse Thursday at 8 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by the Gallia County Conservation League, announced by secretary Jim Myers.
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Gallipolis
Garland FE
Fi- Nott
Gallia County
Speed limit reform eyed by Ohio officials
Col. George Mingle and State Highway Director T. J. Kauer urged raising the daytime speed limit for passenger cars from 50 to 60 mph. The plan also sets daytime 50 mph for trucks and 60 mph for cars by day with 50 mph at night and 40 mph for trucks at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mingle
T. J. Kauer
Spellman Urges Catholics to Boycott The Miracle
Cardinal Francis Spellman called on all U S Catholics to boycott Roberto Rossellini’s The Miracle, arguing it mocks miracles and ridicules Catholic faith. He addressed the nation’s estimated 26 million Catholics, urging widespread action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis Spellman
Roberto Rossellini
River Traffic Reports From Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River
Canal and river traffic released daily shows boats at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River with multiple vessels listed at various times. The Ohio River level is falling while temperatures record a low of 12 above, with gauges and dam activities noted.
Local social notes from Gallia County crowd visits and stays
Miss Betty Fillinger of Gallipolis spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Pillinger. Mrs Sarah Skidmore from Gallipolis weekended with her son Mr and Mrs Paul Skidmore. J L Hineman of Crown City weekended with Mrs Margueritte Hineman. The Sherritts of Gallipolis visited the Shoemakers. The Welkers of Williamsport visited Emmett Welker and C B Robinson. The Wicklines celebrated New Year with relatives in Rio Grande. Mrs John French visited family in Huntington W Va and John Bashore stayed at home here. C B Robinson and Hal Shoemaker hosted visitors. Hannah Russell of Columbus visited T J Moore. Miss Rachel Evans of Gallipolis stayed with her parents. Mrs W R B Dean of Alto W Va and the McDermotts of Cottageville W Va visited the Wicklines and the Deans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Skidmore
Gallipolis
Paul Skidmore
J. L. Hineman
Crown City
Margueritte Hineman
Elmer Sherritt Jr
Hal Shoemaker
Floyd Welker
Williamsport
Emmett Welker
C. B. Robinson
David Wickline
Wickline
David Wickline, Sr
Rio Grande
John French
Oscar Bolin
Granville Cottrill
Huntington
W. Va
John Bashore
Bul Dean
Auto Cowboys Crash Sheriff Car in Gallipolis
Sheriff George Ehman and deputies suspect two motorized cowboys after a car crashed the sheriff’s vehicle parked at the curb Monday night. The hit and run witnessed from across the street fled up an alley behind the courthouse. authorities plan a thorough check of cars tied to prior reckless driving as city police join the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Ehman
Locust St
First Ave
Carl Allen
Hamden Community Notes Report Local Moves and Visits
Measles illness among several grade school children and pneumonia in Jerry Eberts are noted. Town residents move between Walker place, Main Street, and Saylor apartment. School board reorganizes with Salts, Brotherton, and Smith elected to leadership. Numerous visits, family gatherings, and travel listed, including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago area connections. Gertrude and Dickman family ties featured alongside obituaries and military enlistments.
Social notes from Union Furnace and nearby towns
Mrs Virginia McGee and sons Mike and Jo Ed spent the weekend with her mother Mrs J H Hall in Portsmout h. Miss Ella Crambill visited Mrs Mary LaGore. Mr and Mrs Fred Gibson and son Drew of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Dan Jones on New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart were guests at a turkey dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs William Stewart and son Pat. Mrs Millie King and family from Lancaster were guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Renisheld. Mrs Harry McGlothlin and daughter Norma spent a day with Mr and Mrs Cecil Lambert in Columbus. Walter McGee Dan Jones Mrs Harry MacGlothlin and son Cecil and Mrs Millie King were in Logan. Sgt Paul McGuire Akron spent a weekend here with his mother Mrs Pearl McGuire. Jack McGuire and Margaret Johnson of Logan visited Mrs Pearl McGuire here. Mrs Pearl McGuire shopped in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Virginia McGee
Mike
Jo Ed
J. H. Hall
Portsmouth
Ella Cramblll
Mary LaGore
Fred Gibson
Drew
Columbus
Dan Jones
Tom Stewart
William Stewart
Pat
Millie King
James Franklin
Lancaster
Delbert Renisheld
Harry McGlothlin
Norma
Cecil Lambert
Walter McGee
Harry MacGlothlin
Cecil
Logan
Paul McGuire
Akron
Pearl McGuire
Jack McGuire
Margaret Johnson
Classified Advertising Rules and Payment Guidelines
The notice outlines deadlines for receiving classified ads, with Sunday editions due by noon Saturday. It covers corrections policy, blind ads handling, payment rules for cards of thanks obituaries and political announcements, and telephone or mail orders for certain ads. It also details rates, word counts, and how to reply to ads with references.
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Deate
Asine
Ice
Messenger
Card of Thanks for L. Don Sanders
The Sanders family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of husband and father L. Don Sanders. Special thanks to Rev Gilbert Courtney the singers Bigony Funeral Home flower donors and all who sent cards and letters Mrs Eva Sanders and Family and Mrs C L Koons and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Don Sanders
Gilbert Courtney
Bigony Funeral Home
Eva Sanders
C. L. Koons
Local Dinner Guests Share Holiday Visites Across Towns
Households hosted visiting relatives and friends during holidays. Guests included Earl Kincade of Lott Ridge. Bessie Custer. John Deeter and family in Columbus. Clyde Bronson family in Athens. Julia Ann Walden visiting from Jackson schools. Jim Seifert of Youngstown. W B King guests of Arthur Orr in Parkersburg. Keith Brandeberry and daughter April in Cleveland. Sammy McKeen visiting from Parkersburg. E M Davis of Bethel Ridge. Charles McKeen and son of Parkersburg. Doris Walden among others.
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Coolville
J. W. Kincade
Earl Kincade
Lottridge
Bessie Custer
John Deeter
Don Deeter
Charles Gillilian
Johnny
Columbus
Clyde Bronson
Athens
Julia Ann Walden
Parkersburg
W. B. Iting
Kings
E. M. Davis
Bethel Ridge
Charles McKeen
Doris Walden
Cincinnati Livestock Market Offers Mixed Hogs Cattle Prices
Salable hogs 2800 with steady prices across classes. Hogs show 160-225 lb barrows and gilts at 21.75, 225-250 at 21.50, 250-275 at 21.00, sows 16.00-18.00. Cattle 600, calves 200 active and steady. steers 34.00 for light yearlings, 31.00-53.00 for 600-900 lb cattle, commerce grades 29.00-31.00, utility 22.00-28.00. Cows 21.00-23.00, bulls 28.50-29.00. Sheep 200 steady. lambs 34.00 for 90 lb, 32.00-33.00 for 90–lb. Pelt values listed. Eggs and poultry prices noted. butter and potatoes also recorded.
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Cincinnatie
Cincinnati
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Earl
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DeSoto
Honey
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Buck's Auto Supply
Court
PERRY
Richland
JIFFY
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Union St
Venetian Blind Company
the Plains
Kelch
State St
Mahaffey Motor Service
Central
William P. MacDonald
Johnson and West
Depot St
Wheaton’'S
C. A. Daugherty CO
Bryant and Weir-Meyer
Davis
W. Carpenter St
C. R. White
Coleman Gas and Oil
Superior Electric CO
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Sonny Boy and Sister
Finn
Ultiman’s
R. R. Station
Richard Yoo
E. Green
Quick's
Congress
Mound
Violet Dalton
Platt's
Hudson Sales & Service
Amesville
Stude
Willys CO
West Washington
Linscott and Wolfe, Ferguson
Smith St
Theo Johnson CO
E. Schuster and Son
Columbus Road
Coal—Gas
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East State Street
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Ohio State Employment Service
Dean
Lincoln-Mercury
Mercury
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