Elks Officers to Meet in Nelsonville Sunday
Southeast Ohio Elks Lodge officers from the South Central District led by Robert Dunkle and Ray W. Davis will attend the Nelsonville Lodge assembly Sunday January 16. A noon registration precedes the 2 PM meeting with local entertainment planned by John C Call and Miss Ellis. A 4 PM musical program by Mrs J Hagans and Columbus orchestra follows, dinner at 6 PM and a skit by Ruth Becker. Preparations aim to accommodate many visitors.
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Nelsonville
Ohio Bike Association
Robert Dunkle
Chillicothe
Ray W. Davis
Circleville
South Central
Nelsonvile Lodge
John C. Call
Ellis
J. 4. Hagans
Columbus
Ruth Beckter
Services in Dover Parish Announced
Nelsonville First Methodist Church lists Sunday events on Jan 15 with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 sermon by Rev Wm M George on The Glory of the Second Mile Intermediate and Senior Youth Fellowship at 6 pm and Evening worship at 7 pm The Bible Study Class meets Wednesday Bible lessons for all ages also noted.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist
Floyd
Wm. M. George
Second Mile
Gay Circle
William Howe
Goa
Cass
Mvine
Gallipolis
Parton Teeches Utes
First Baptist Church
Edmine Theyenater
St Jonna
Point Pleasant
Ari Saunt
Greater Point Pleasant
Mme Eignders
Lillie Bohn
Hallah Wilmans
Lettie Jennings
Peo
Flora Myers
Virginia Rainey
Estelle Ep
Ore
Fuggins
Nellie G
Tey
Hakes Nott
Mable Gibbs
Born
Nellie Nott
Ney Canna’ Chase
Nellie
Halla Wilson
State Council
Grace Methodist Church
W.cott Westerman
Church of God
H. M. Smith
Allen Baker
Church of the Nazarene
Vernon C. Shatter
Mill Creek
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Easter Ave
Spires
John Gee A
The
Concord Union Church
Church of Christ
Garfield Ave
Jacksons
Tad. Waller
Revival Begins At Happy Hollow Church In Gallipolis
Revival meetings start Sunday night June 16 at 7 at Happy Hollow Church led by Rev Gail Monk with Rev Troy Fields assisting. The notice invites the public to all services and lists surrounding church services and schedules across several local congregations in Gallipolis and area.
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Happy Hollow
Helowin Ville
Gail Monk
Troy Fields
Chauncey Area Church Events Reported
Local notices show religious services at Chauncey Church of Christ, including service men night and a Sunday service at 9 30 pm and 7 pm. Mayor Chauncey fines and schedule updates appear, plus social events and a tea at Mrs C C Welsenburger for Miss Anne Park Windsor.
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Shauncey
Whareh of Christ
Nelson viLin
Evans
Carbon Hil
Gilbert Courtney
Arraigh
Trimble
Taylor Ment
Ridge
Chauncey
Miles Howe
Glaze’ Thompson
Costa Greens
Millfield
Gallia War Fund Total Announced
Gallia County contributions to the National War Fund reached 10136.09 dollars as announced by Chairman Otis Drummond. Though about 3000 dollars short of the state goal, Drummond and colleagues praised the result as substantially higher than last year and ten times the year before.
Rockets To Meet Hounds Tonight
Nelsonville hosts Wells to Rockets and Greyhounds in a local gym basketball card. The Hounds aim to rebound after a 39 to 29 loss at Jackson and will finish warmups against the Reserves versus the Hi Y team in the prelim.
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Nelsonville
Wells To Rockets
Greyhounds
Hounds
Jackson
Plains Leaders To Plan War Loan Drive Tonight
The Plains district holds a full evening meeting at The Plains high school Community Room to organize the Fourth Victory Loan Drive. Herman W. Humphrey chairs as regional solicitor group gathers Miss Alta Cooper Elva Cooper and other local names to form the solicitation team. Conner's show Victory appears at The Plains high school auditorium on Wednesday night January 26.
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the Plains
Herman W. Humphrey
Chauncey Seaman Courtney J Courtney Furlough Visit Ends
Seaman Second Class Chauncey Charles J Courtney repaid a furlough visit with his parents Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey relatives before returning Thursday night to Fort Thomas Davisville Rhode Island. He had been transferred from Camp Peary Virginia to Rhode Island prior to the furlough.
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Chauncey
Charles J. Courtney
Gilbert Courtney
Fort ‘Thomas
Davisville
Rhode Island
Camp Peary
Virginia
Courtney
Lakewood
Revival Services At Church Of God In Chauncey
Revival services will begin Sunday at the Church of God in Chauncey with Rev. Alefread Cain of Cincinnati as evangelist. Services are nightly at 7 30 for two weeks and open to the public. The first service is Sunday night and Pastor Clarence Weyvil will preach Sunday morning.
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Chauncey
Methodist
Thomas Buckley
Ian Edwards
Nelson Ville
Chester School
Arelsorville
der Bohn
Cherrington Hospital
Seventh Day Adventist Church
FW. Lockado
Charles Dorneberg
Church of God
Howard’ Pennell
Pam
Clarence Way
Younkles
Flo’ Kelzenburg
Andress Mckinney
Aim
Ray’ Pidcock
of. Nazarene
the Plains
Franke Noel
Carrie Channell
Christ Millfeld Church
Glare ‘Thompson
Pvt Johnson Returns to Camp After Furlough
Pvt Russell Les Johnson of the air corps stationed at Amarillo Texas returns home briefly to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson and family. Chauncey left Thursday to return to Texas due to his grandmother Mrs Grant Russell's illness and death. His sister Miss Alice Johnson employed in Dayton visited him during the stay.
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Johnson
Chauncey
Russell Leslie Johnson
Air Corps
Amarillo
Texas
Dan Johnson
Grant Russell
Alice Johnson
Dayton
Honors Two Servicemen At Wednesday Party
Vergene Nye hosted a gathering at her mother’s home to honor Pvt. Russell Johnson home from Texas and Seaman Second Class Charles Courtney from Rhode Island. The social evening featured games and refreshments with guests including Everett Patterson Lewis Shields Richard Stalder Charles Henry John Pierce Donald Nye William Henry Naomi Savage Betty Lou Jandes Donna Skinner Jo Ann Leiber Inez Tucker Thelma Jean Brookins Marianna Gould Boots Locke and Vergene Nye.
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Whauncey
Miss Vergene Nye
Alice, Nye
Russell Johnson
Texas
Seaman
Charles I. Courtney
Rhode Island
Honor Johnson
Courtney
Everett Patterson
Lewis Shields
Richard Stalder
Charles Henry
John Pierce
Donald Nye
William "Henry
Naomi
Savage Betty
Nelsonville Social Notes of January Meeting
The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter No. 72 O E S met at the Masonic Temple Wednesday with a covered dish dinner at 6 30. Two candidates were initiated and officers elected: President Louise Saltz Vice President Mary Lines Secretary Ada Hawk Treasurer Margaret Riley. Eighteen members attended.
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Nelsonville
Eudora
Masonic Temple
Louise Saltz
Mary Lines
Ada Hawk
Trier
Margaret Riley
Jesus Gives Benefit Party in Murray City
The Pocahontas Lodge of Murray City sponsors a benefit party Monday evening at O o'clock at the K of P Hall. The event aims to raise funds for lodge activities and community aid. Local residents are invited to attend the community gathering.
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Jesus
Murray City
Pocahontas Lodge
P. Hall
Pastor Announces Sunday Schedule in Ohio Parish
Aged woman Virginia H. Grovesiter, widow of former county commissioner Jerry Grover, dies at CHAUNCEY home of her nephew Alfred Grover near Eno. Services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m with Bible study and prayer Wednesday. Funeral Saturday at Clark Chapel with Rev. Graham.
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Allipolis
Ines
Virginia H. Grovesiter
Jerry Grover
Chauncey
Suas Gra
Alfredham
Zion Free Will
John and
Denney
Zaleski Church
Grover
John N. Grover
Sun-land
Mary Harbor
Fornia
Graham
Clark Chapel
Sainane
Soldier Chauncey Soldier Promoted to Staff Sergeant
Chauncey Soldier has been promoted to staff sergeant as his family is notified. The photograph notes his induction October 1941 and arrival in Hawaii in April 1942 while serving with the Infantry. His parents Mr and Mrs Fred Ross Sr of Gallipolis, Edith Miller and Clarence Ross are mentioned in the notice.
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Nelsonville Permals
James G. Stascer
Buffalo
N. Y
Marjorie Hick
Nelsonville
William Morgan
Columbus
Akron
Hauncey
Fred Ross
Chauncey
Gallipolis
Edith Miller
Fred
Columbus Weteosay
Depa
Marshal Backus
Andrews
U. S. Commis
Fakse
Rows
Huntington
Pfe
Clarence Ross
Kanangah
Waterloo
Sien
Navy enlistment taps local woman sister in Marion Ohio
Mrs. Morrison learns her sister Pauline Ridenour of Marion Ohio has enlisted in the Navy. Ridenour, a Mason County native, lived in Mason and Marion before joining the schools, with notes of church events and a tyme meeting shifting to next week. Minnie Palmer of Chauncey is advised her son Sergeant Glen Palmer is now in New Guinea.
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Irs
Maurice A. Mayes
George R. Mayes
Henderson
New, York City
Lyle ‘Austin
Yorktown Heights
Mayes
Captain Mayes
Army Postal Service
Austin
Point Pleasant
Tors
al Morrison
New Guinea
Chauncey
Mra
Minnie Palmer
Glen Fon Palmer
City Budget Approved in Gallipolis With Small Increase
The Gallipolis city commission approved the current year's general appropriation totaling 87 472 dollars, up 3 587 from last year. A 10 000 dollar transfer moved from water works to the sinking fund to retire bonds due this year, 4138 more than last year, reflecting a 551 dollar net increase over 1948. Building code talks and other items were tabled due to solicitor Switzer's illness.
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Gallipolis
Water Works Fund
Water Works Sinking Fund
R. M. Switzer
Property Purchase in Point Pleasant by Henderson Residents
Floyd Rothlisberger and Mrs. Rothlisberger have bought the Ernest Hesson residence at 2215 Jackson Ave Point Pleasant. Possession will be given February 1 as the Hesson couple move to the Dr Mossman property on Jericho Road, currently being renovated. Rothlisberger heads the local soil conservation service office.
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Ruuxi Pleasant
Floyd Rothlisberger
Henderson
Ernest Hesson
Jackson Ave
Lesson
Dr. Mossman
Jericho Road
Rothlisberger
Soil Conservation Service
Mason County Boy Held to Grand Jury for Murder
Frank Gill, 14, was arraigned in Point Pleasant on a murder charge in the death of his playmate Donald McCartney of Greer community. Gill waived a hearing and was held to the next grand jury with bond set at 1000. Delbert McCartney, father of the boy, filed the complaint.
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Mason County
Point Pleasant
Frank Gill
Donald McCartney
Greer Community
Delbert McCartney
Gill
Bride Elect Honored At Shower In Point Pleasant
Miss Anne Park Windsor of Island View, Gall Polis, was feted at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Marjorie Bruche. Guests included Cecil G Bauerle and Lt. Richard M Peek’s fiancé Windsor. The event featured white sandies and white carnations with a door plate reading Lieutenant and Mrs. R. M. Peek.
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Point Pleasant
Ams
Marjorie Bruche
Anne Park
Windsor
Cecil Gi Baverle
R. M. Peek
Diss Windsor
Richard M. Peek
Lin
Bauerle
Walter. Windsor
Toye
C. ©. Weissenburger
Wiis
Nelson A. Park
Harold Sayre
Jason “ Weissenburger
Itty
William P. Cherrington
Saupoin
Ceci G Bauerle
Tile Man’ Wartenburg
Joan Jewel
Jean Roush
Harriet Lewis
Alice Marie Fre
Store Workers of Area Meet in City
A meeting of store employees from Mason Wood Cabell and Roane Counties was held in Point Pleasant to train cooperative store salesmanship. Richmond headquarters representatives Paul Mullinix LE Roper H H Gordon and C E Zachari led the session. Attendees included Elmer Grueser Faye Carpenter B P Roush L E Taylor R K Penny R L Patterson RN Yoak A L Rupe and EN Sanford.
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Point Pleasant
Arrival of Lt Gore Gorrell Stuns Point Pleasant
Former teacher Mrs Paul Gorrell and County Commissioner John Barnett receive a cablegram from Lt Gore Gorrell advising of his arrival. The message notes his return and references his past role as a vocational agriculture instructor at Senior High School.
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Point Pleasant
Paul “Gorrell
John Barnett
Jericho Road
Gore Fell
Gorrell
Advance in Rating for Point Pleasant Sailor
Charles Ray Ord of Henderson advancement from Gunner's Mate 3rd Class to Gunner's Mate 2nd Class noted in a letter to his fiancée Miss Janita Rhoades of Point Pleasant. He serves in the Pacific area.
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Point Pleasant
Charles Ray Ord
Elmer Ord
Henderson
Pacific Area
Jaanita Rhoades
Point Pleas
VanMatre Interment at Lone Oak for Mae VanMatre
Interment for Mae VanMatre, age 7, was held at Lone Oak. A native of Patrburg, she lived in Columbus after her marriage to Sam VanMatre and was aunt to C. Matre of Hoge Street. Relatives from Huntington, Parkersburg, and Columbus attended.
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Mae VanMatre
Columbus
Pamburg
Mra VanMatre
Sam VanMatre
Mai
C. Matre
Hoge St
Lance
Bari
John VanMatre
Famiy Huntington
Roberts
Matre
Columby
Bartlett
Mallory
Sq Bartlett
Will Scale Walls Of Bank Building
A note reports that an event involves scaling the wall of the former National Bank building. Details are sparse and timing suggests an evening appearance tied to a local event.
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Tomorow Woods
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