Nurses of Gallia to be organized for war emergency use
Gallia County set to form a nurses organization under Dr H B Thomas with Mrs H Poe Bradbury to lead. A meeting planned this week to discuss program and structure. About 60 registered nurses reside in Gallia with most available if needed. Holzer School graduates Mary Armstrong Rita Doak Beverly Day Ruth Freshcorn Millie Greenlee noted as in army service.
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Gallipolis
H. Poe Bradbury
H. B. Thomas
Gallia County
Defense Medical Unit
Hazel Richard
Holzer Hosital Nursing Staff
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Mary Margaret Armstrong
Rita Doak
Beverly
Opal Day
Ironton
Ruth Freshcorn
Bidwell
Millie Greenlee
Vinton
Miss Richard
Vanden Home Damaged by Fire Saturday
Firemen were called twice Saturday night to the John Vanden residence on First near Vine Street. Flames originated in an old roof flue and burned the upper story while water ruined furnishings on the lower floor. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Vanden
Vine St
Caldwell Speaker In New Church Meeting
Gallipolis residents packed the new Church of Christ in Christian Union on Eastern Avenue to hear Elmer E Chadwell superintendent of First Baptist Sunday School. He reviewed the organization’s beginnings under Baptist sponsorship and noted the close ties between the two churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eastern Ave
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Elmer E. Chadwell
First Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Church
Herman Hamilton Dies Saturday
Herman J. Hamilton of Gallia County died at age 72 Saturday at his St. Paris home after paralysis. He leaves a wife and sons Mills and William. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Ohio Chapel with burial in Clay Chapel Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Herman J. Hamilton
St. Paris
Hamilton
Gallia County
Mills
William Hamilton
Ohio Chapel
Clay Chapel
Fraley Neiceson Returns From Furlough Promoted
Loren Fraley son of Police Chief John Fraley returns to his post at Watertown New York after a week at home. He is promoted to staff sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Loren Fraley
John Fraley
Fraley
Watertown
N. Y
Gallipolis Social Notes Two Local Marriages and Hospital Visit
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Trout of Northup notes Lucille Trout to Leo Boggs at St. Pauls Methodist Oak land Md. The ceremony was read by Rev. Minor Sprague. Also announced is the marriage of Lieut. George Wayne Ewing to Miss Ann Dyess in Augusta Ga. Both couples feature families and military ties. Refreshments followed as Mrs. Ward returns from Columbus for her son Paul Ward’s heart attack recovery in Baltimore where he teaches music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. H. Trout
Northup
Lucille
Leo Boggs
J. H. Boggs
Tanner
W. Va
Minor Sprague
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Oakland
West Virginia
Boggs
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
George Wayne Ewing
U. S. Army
Ann Dyess
Maurice Dyess
Augusta
F. C. Morgan
Presbyterian Church
Lieutenant Ewing
George W. Ewing
Ewington
J. H. Harris
Waycross
Earl Wayne
Homer J. Ward
Columbus
Paul W. Ward
C. W. Latham
Hilliard
Ward
Baltimore
New Hannah Maxon Tent Officers Inducted Friday Night
Mrs. Blanche France served as installing officer as new Hannah Maxon Tent DUV officers were inducted. Ena Cooper was named president and Emma [surname truncated] named to a leading post during the ceremony Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche France
Hannah Maxon
Daughters of Union Veterans
Ena Cooper
Emma
Stolen Car Returned To Owner
Gallipolis report of a sedan abandoned December 28 and stored. Stanley Wright of Palma West Virginia claims the vehicle, stating it had been stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stanley Wright
Palma
W. Va
Property Sold in Sheriff Sale Near Fair Grounds
Gallipolis note: Ira Walters estate near the fair grounds sold at sheriff's sale to Gino Barsotti to satisfy a judgment by Miss Clara Worman. Also: Harry Swisher, a carpenter at the state hospital, discharged from Holzer Hospital with a missing left thumb after a power saw accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ira Walters
Gino Barsotti
Clara Worman
State Hospital
Harry Swisher
Holzer Hospital
TON JON Promise Relief Claims Restore Feared Health
A Ross County farmer testifies Ton Jon herbal medicine cured three years of poor health including stomach ulcers, gas, headaches, and rapid heartbeats. He reports gaining weight and resuming farm work after using Ton Jon and endorses it to other sufferers. Information directs readers to the local Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens.
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Ton Jon
W. M. Cragg
Route 3
Chillicothe Ohio
Ross County
Wien
Riend
Hommer
Ten Jon Health Re
Quick's
Union St. Aithens
Quick
Athens
Maggied Reappointed as Boy Scout District Director
Gallipolis reports Maggied has again been chosen Boy Scout district director. Aides include William Jones Kenneth Worman C C By ers E S Spear Dr Lewis Brown Edwin McCormick Ben R Evans Harry Gwinn E E Higgins Dr Otto Carter Harry Maddy Robert Mackenzie and Earl Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Meyer Maggied
Boy Scout
William Jones
Kenneth Worman
C. C. Byers
E. S. Spear
Lewis Brown
Edwin McCormick
Ben R. Evans
Harry Gwinn
E. E. Higgins
Otto Carter
Harry Maddy
Robert Mackenzie
Earl Saunders
Movies Planned for Gallia Rural Schools
AAA supervisors plan film showings in Gallia County rural high schools featuring Plaws Planes and Peace and Harvests for Tomorrow. The exhibition date is not announced and adults will be welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
AAA
Defense Stamps Sold in Gallia Schools
Defense stamps are being sold in Gallia County schools and the program will continue indefinitely, officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
Red Cross Campaigners Press for Time Extension
Handicapped by bad weather Red Cross campaigners urge extending the drive beyond two weeks to reach the county quota of 5000 dollars. Rural workers have not reported progress while the city may have reached about a third of its 3500 dollar goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
State Planting Halted By Lack of CCC Men
Announcement says the State Forestry Department will not plant forest demonstration plots in the county this year due to no CCC labor. Work remains in the state parks area and the department aims to finish before Camp Hocking is abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Logan
State Forestry Department
Camp Hocking
Hinton Rites May Be Held Wednesday
Funeral arrangements for Hamilton V. Hinton of Washington Township remain incomplete. He died in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon while en route to Logan. Relatives from Colorado are traveling to Ohio by car or train, and the service is expected to be held Wednesday in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hamilton V. Hinton
Washington Township
Colorado
Ohio
Winter Scenery in Hocking County Parks
Scenic areas of Hocking County attract few visitors in winter as snow and ice enhance decorations. The season limits access to hardened explorers, yet the landscape remains striking in its frozen beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Logan Council to Convene Tuesday on Power and Police Car
The Logan City Council plans its first regular meeting of the year Tuesday night. Key items include a report on auxiliary power for the water plant and consideration of a new police vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Wter
Grandson Wayne Valentine Dies in Nitro West Virginia
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Valentine learn of the death of their only grandson Wayne Valentine son of Mr and William Valentine at Nitro West Virginia The notice records a family bereavement in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alonzo Valentine
Wayne
William Valentine
Nitro
W. Va
Injured in Fall Near Gallipolis
Mrs. Will Cavin suffered a badly bruised hip in a fall but no bones are broken. She is attended in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Will Cavin
Robert Mackenzie
Local residents admitted for surgery at Holzer Hospital
Mrs. E. G. Royer wife of the county agent and Mrs. Boyd Thomas both of Gallipolis were admitted to Holzer Hospital Sunday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
Boyd Thomas
Holzer Hospital
Hocking Horses To Be Tested for Bots
Farmers in Hocking County sign with extension service to have 90 horses treated for bats. Testing to begin within two weeks and applications are invited from others who want their animals treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Hocking County
Extension Service
Missionary Mary Johnson to speak at Millertown church
Hemlock briefs report Miss Mary Johnson a returned missionary will speak at the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Millertown Tuesday night at 7 30. Dick Tharp has been accepted for service in the Marine Corps and sent to Parris Island South Carolina for training. He has studied at Ohio State University.
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Hemlock
Mary Johnson
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Millertown
Dick Tharp
Marine Corps
Parris Island
South Carolina
Ohio State University
Local Hospital Admits and Discharges Highlight Weekend
At Logan Hospital Charles Frasure from New Straiteville was admitted to Cherington Hospital Saturday for an afternoon surgical operation. Karl Schmitter of Logan is discharged and returned home Saturday evening. Barbara Snyder from Gore, who recently had an operation, also returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles Frasure
New Straiteville
Cherrington Hospital
Karl Schmitter
Barbara Snyder
Gore
Logan farmer raises prized Delaine sheep on small Ailes farm
Charles Bensonhaver of Ewing keeps a small flock with eight Delaine sheep noted for quality. The Delaine flock yielded an average fleece weight of 17 pounds last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Charles Bensonhaver
Ewing
Motorist Fined After Insufficient Rights Plea
Logan Clarance Gordon of West Virginia faced Mayor Denzil Weltner on Friday night charged with insufficient rights. His guilty plea resulted in a $10 fine plus costs, with arrest by the State Highway Patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Clarence Gordon
West Virginia
Denzil Weltner
State
Highway Patrol
Parents of Daughter Logan Born at Cherrington Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Franz of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter at Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning. Dan James Logan of this city attended Katee funeral in Athens Saturday, stepping in at his stepmother Mrs. Logan's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
John Franz
Pomeroy
Cherrington Hospital
Dan James
Athens
Katee
Connell to Face Mayor Weltner in Assault Charge
Frank Connell will face Mayor Denzil Weltner today on a charge of assault and battery after his arrest Saturday night by police. The alleged victim is Irene Beougher.
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Logan
Frank Connell
Denzil Weltner
Irene Beougher
Logan Bar Bowler Misses Match With Shines Bar Team
Logan Bar bowler Roberts failed to appear for Shines Bar and Grill last week due to a leg injury. Pat Hurley served as his substitute.
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Logan
Bar! Roberts
Shines Bar and Grill
Pat Hurley
River Traffic Lights Not Darkened
Gallipolis reports Coast Guard officials will not dim or abandon navigation lights on the Ohio River unless real necessity arises. Boatmen protest any change fearing it would threaten navigation as river traffic and essential materials movement remain heavy. night operations would be seriously affected.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Coast Guard
Baby Trees Available at Agent's Office
Farmers and rural groups apply through the county agent for one year old seedlings and two and three year old transplants for woodlot forestry. Seedlings will be trucked to County Agent E G Royer’s office and distributed to purchasers at a saving on expressage. Preferred varieties include white and red oak black locust walnut tulip poplar and shortleaf pine.
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Gallipolis
E. G Royer
Worthington DAR Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Wellman Home
Logan chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Friday afternoon at Mrs. John Wellman’s Mound Street home. Regent Mrs. Paul Monks opened in ritual form and formed a committee for the next gathering, the annual Washington's birthday party. Mrs. Monks read “American Indian” and Mrs. John T. Underwood read “National Defense.” Twelve members attended and were served refreshments in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Daughters of the American Revolution
John Wellman
Mound St
Paul Monks
Washington
Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Winters Home
Mrs James Winters entertained the Cosmopolitan Club at her Poplar Street residence Friday evening. After a brief business session the group studied South America with papers on Chile and Peru by Miss Harriet Sater and Mrs D O Davis. Mrs Davis and Mrs Charles Achauer chaired the dining room tables as a buffet supper was served. Guests included Mrs Russell Higgins Lancaster Mrs Charles Eberst Mrs C F Rauch Mrs Kay Blosser Mrs Fanny Spears Mrs Fred Burchfield and Mrs Richard Savey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winters
Cosmopolitan Club
Poplar St
South America
Chile
Peru
Harriet Sater
D. O. Davis
Kay Blosser
Fanny Spears
Fred Burchfield
Richard Savey
Surprise party honors Mrs Horwell after recent marriage
Neighbors gathered at the Woodard home on N Mulberry Street for a surprise party honoring Mrs Eleanor Woodard Horwell. A covered dish supper followed by a miscellaneous shower of gifts marked the event before her Sunday departure to join husband in Mentor Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Horwell
Eleanor Woodard
J. W. Woodard
N. Mulberry St
Howell
Woodard
H. V. Thrush
Nellie Thrush Seuer
Harry Wright
Eugene Wright
Clarence Salts
Charles Lehman
Charles Smith
James Reedy
Harry Lehman
Kenneth Bright
James Rutgers
Wayne Price
Horwell
Mentor
Rio Grande College Plans Homecoming Weekend Events
Rio Grande College announces a homecoming on Saturday January 17 with two basketball games in the week. The Redmen host West Virginia State on January 14 and Salem College on January 17 in a night double. Other homecoming festivities are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
College Redmen
West Virginia State
Salem College
W. Va
Booth in Columbus as Liquor Board Auditor
Gallipolis report states C Wayne Booth will serve as auditor for the State liquor department in Columbus rather than traveling. The position requires him to remain in Columbus for the duties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. Wayne Booth
State Liquor Department
Columbus
William A. Lee III confined after heart attacks
William A. Lee III a West Virginia cattle raiser living on Court Street Gallipolis is confined to his home following heart attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William A. Lee
West Virginia
Court St
Russian Will Be Studied At Rio Grande
A weekly Russian study group at Rio Grande College aims to provide simple reading knowledge of the language for students faculty and interested readers. Registered students receive one semester hour credit. James Porter directs the course with registration on January 28 and classes starting January 27. Final exams are scheduled for the week of January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
James Porter
Auto plunges from bridge injures Hart driver Hart
Gallipolis reports Lawrence Lamb 27 of Raccoon Township was admitted to hospital after his automobile ran off a bridge a mile east of Vinton and plunged into a creek bank. He suffered severe head wounds and abrasions and had worked as a WPA contractor in the U S Forest Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lawrence Lamb
Raccoon Township
Dale Ward
Lamb
Vinton
WPA
U. S. Forest Service
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Allan Campbell
NEA
Hawaii
Territorial
Vanden
E. E. Caldwell
New Church Meeting
Herman Hamilton
W. Union St
Gallipolis Social Notes
Georgia
Elias Wetherholt
Will Cox
Pauline Johnson
Bertie Halley
Edith Niday
MK. W. M. Clagg
Hinton
Logan Hospital
William A. Schull
Lancaster
Russell Poling
Zanesville Ave
Joe Mock
Fort Knox
Charles P. Mock
Ronald Rheinscheid
Missouri
Eber Mowery
Jeanne
Thelma Mowery
Ohio University
Ruth Fulton
C. C. Chute
E. S. Brown
Pat Eberst
Bellaire
Edward Oberst
June Grooms
George Hull
Easton
Miss Grooms
Newell Grooms
Jean Wellner
Denzil Weiltner
Elwyn Crawford
Mr. Word
Roy Crawford
Henderson
U. S
Leon Henderson
William Lee III
Rio Grande
Hart
Goldberg
Optometrist
Optician
Worstell Bldg
N. Court St
Zenner’s Dept
Rur
Carrier Boy
U.S
Defense Savings
Hono
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