Willkie Stampede Claim Spars GOP Leaders
Philadelphia report quotes John D. M. Hamilton former RNC chairman alleging Willkie managers pressured party leaders nationwide to pledge support prematurely. He calls it an attempt to foreclose other candidates and force a chosen nominee before the convention. Hamilton responds to Vermont Governor Wills who praised Willkie as likely to defeat the Democrats. Willkie, 1940 nominee, is expected to announce his 1944 bid soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Hamilton
William H. Wills
Vermont
Twilight Garden Club and Local Social Notices Highlight Rutland
Pomeroy society notes cover Twilight Garden Club meeting at the Phillip Sisters with Miss Minnie Eiselstein assisting and 22 members present. Includes plans for a February talk on Our Victory Gardens in 1944 and a February 23 event at Rutland High School. Also reports WCTU meeting notes, a birth announcement for Melainie Kay Hundley, illnesses and hospital visits, and upcoming J.C.F. class and posts at Simpson Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
CCC Wheat Stocks Rise in December
The Commodity Credit Corporation increased its wheat stocks in December, the only month of the year with a stock rise. By January 1, 1943, CCC owned 268,312,000 bushels, dropping to 92,315,000 by year end 1943, reflecting a sharp annual drop in holdings.
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Chicago
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Nelsonville Cosmo Club meets at Bertha Howard home
The Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club met January 14 at Miss Bertha Howard's Chestnut Street home. Officers were re elected: Mrs. Parker Sniffen president Miss Louise Pearce vice president Mrs. Walter Wolfe secretary and Mrs. Harry Jackson treasurer. A program followed with talks on Race Color and Prejudice and a current events topic on the Gripsholm mercy ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville — Cosmopolitan Club
Bertha Howard
Chestnut St
Parker Sniffen
Walter Wolfe
Harry Jackson
Howard
Louise Pearce
Sniffen
Florence Whitmore
Rose Weigand
Mildred Roberts
C. L. Stout
James Beard
Nona Lane
C. D. Shafer
Margaret Barber
Christian Church
Gripsholm
Gardner Honored Daughter Lynn with Birthday Party
Friday afternoon January 14 Dr and Mrs Robbin Gardner hosted a children's party for their daughter Lynn fourth birthday. Prizes went to John David Powell Sharon Kelly and Billy Cooley. Favors consisted of miniature tablets and pencils. Several guests attended and refreshments were served to a long list of local children including Lynn and Rollin Gardner.
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Robbin D. Gardner
Lynn
John David Powell
Sharon Kelly
Billy Cooley
Barbara Codding
Sharon
Maureen Kelly
Dennise Kelly
Martha Betts
Judy White
Lois Ann Wolfe
Jeannie West
Ellen Thompson
Nancy Sue Smith
Patty
Rainbow Class of Church of Christ Meets at Mrs. Johnson’s Home
Ten members of the Rainbow Class enjoyed their January meeting at Mrs. Bernice Johnson’s Washington Street home. Mrs. Georgia Foughty led a short business session with assistance from Mrs. Nelle Johnson for serving and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Bernice Johnson
Washington St
Georgia Foughty
Johnson
Nelle Johnson
Mrs Stanley Dew Guest At Friday Bridge Club
Mrs J H McKiddie entertained the Friday bridge club Friday night with Mrs Stanley Dew as the sole guest. Mrs Wallace Glenn, Mrs L P Rice and Mrs John Lawson posted high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Dew
J. H. McKiddie
Wallace Glenn
L. P. Rice
John Lawson
Fidelis Class Hostess Evening at Mrs Saltz Home
Mrs John Saltz will host the Fidelis Class of the First Presbyterian Church at her West Washington Street home Tuesday evening January 18 at 7 oclock. She will provide details for the meeting and the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saltz
First Presbyterian Church
West Washington St
Morally Unsteady Federal Policy Cited by Hanes
John W. Hanes, former undersecretary of the treasury, told a New York Republican gathering that the American people are willing to sacrifice for victory but moral flaws in federal fiscal policy cause hesitation and echo earlier wartime unpreparedness. He linked crippling strikes to policy rather than patriotism, urging reforms as the nation fights war and faces impending peace crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Hanes
The
Treasury
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Hanes
Methodist Guild to Meet Tuesday Evening Chili Dinner
The Methodist Guild will meet Tuesday evening at 6 30 with Mrs Stacy Sharp hosting. Mrs Jack Pritchard and Miss Iva Murphy will assist as hostesses. Each member is asked to bring table service for the chili dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Guild
Stacy Sharp
Jack Pritchard
Iva Murphy
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter to Host January Meeting
Mrs Edith Stiers Miss Nona Lane and Miss Margaret Barber will co host the January meeting of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Stiers home Charles E Poston will be guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Stiers
Nona Lane
Margaret Barber
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Stiers
Charles E. Poston
Tule Lake Camp Returns to WRA Control Sparks Local Criticism
Residents near Tule Lake Segregation Center oppose the War Relocation Authority resuming oversight after army withdrawal. Clark Fensler says locals feel government let them down and fear continued problems, urging readiness with firearms. Howard Dayton calls the move a grave mistake and warns of potential trouble.
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Tule Lake
Calif
War Relocation Authority
Washington
Clark Fensler
Civilian Defense Council
American Legionnaire
Klamath Basin
Howard Dayton
Legion
WRA
Reedsville Garden Club Opens Meeting and Events
Reedsville Garden Club met in the school building with ten members present for a business session led by Miss Kate P. Kibble. Members heard papers by Mrs. Nettie Cowdery, Mrs. Edna K. Stewart and Mrs. Mabel Hetzer and a tree quiz was held.
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Reedsville
Charlies Williams
J. D. Kibble
Anna Lois
Charles
Parkersburg
Clarence Williams
Clyde Williams
East Palestine
A. D. Scarlett
Dan Livingston
Little Hocking
William Whitehead
Ernest
Dorothy Reibel
Bashan
Harry Ruth
Gertrude Gillespie
Akron
Harley Smith
E. M. Ruth
J. S. Boring
E. L. Miller
M. E
Rev. Taylor
Chester
H. R. Buckley
Racine
J. M. Smith
C. E. Humphrey
Kate L. Kibble
Harry Pickens
War Bond Drive Opens January Eighteen in Pomeroy
Pomeroy launches the Fourth War Loan with individual sales emphasized in the first half. By February 1 the focus shifts to $25 to $1,000 bonds and Series F and G for individuals. The local drive seeks at least one extra $100 bond per earner, aiming for total local quota of $205,000 under Drive Chairman Edison Hobstetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drive
Edison Hobstetter
Meigs County real estate transfers list and probates
Real estate transfers recorded in Meigs County include transfers in Scipio Two Letart Chester Orange Two Olive Two Long Bottom and Rutland with parties such as Aura Bolen Ruth Keisling Hattie Eiselstein C S Swan Lillie Hardway Nellie Koehler Peter Dorst and Edward Nelson among others. Probate actions authorize sale of personal property and inventory approvals while birth registrations and marriage licenses are recorded along with a dwelling sale confirmation in the Love estate contested by Harry Long.
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Jacob Koehler
Nellie Koehler
Chester
Olive
Peter Dorst
Ella Dorst
Olive Two
C. S. Swan
Ula Swan
Long Bottom
Harry H. Long
Adm
John R. Love
Pomeroy
Richard Grueser
Jessie Grueser
Edward
Roy C. Hermann
Salisbury
Mary Mason
Henry Mason
Joseph Stasley
Bedford Two
Adam Kerr
Ellen Moriarty
Charles N. Wagner
Alma Lydia McMaster
James A. Boggess
Walter Howell
Truman J. Chase
Myrtle M. Long
Tax lien filed against Woiab Corporation for $584,088
Thomas A Gallagher collector of internal revenue files in U S District Court a tax lien against Woiab Corporation of Springfield for 584 088 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Thomas A Gallagher
Internal Revenue
U. S. District Court
Woiab Corporation
Springfield
Ex-Banker Slain in Akron. 70 Held in Murder
The bludgeoned body of 70 year old Howey A Valentine a retired Akron bank executive was found Friday night. Coroner R E Amos ruled the death a murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Howey A Valentine
R. E. Amos
Nazi Rocket Ships and Allied Bombing Report
The piece describes Nazi rocket ships described as jet-like by Swedish correspondents and the Luftwaffe’s air actions. It notes U S Fortresses and Liberators joining Allied forces in a Friday Waylight offensive against France with precise heavy bombing and dramatic smoke plumes across targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aftonbladet
Stockholm
Halberstadt
U. S
France
WU. S
Donald Cooper
Everett
Wash
James T. Underwood
Dawson Springs
Loyal Pals Class Observes Thirteenth Anniversary
Middleport Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ marked its 13th anniversary with a Friday dinner at Home Restaurant attended by 17 members. The group then socialized at Mrs. Guy Reynolds' home, where teacher Mrs. Edward French and president Miss Nina Russell led a farewell gathering for Ensign Swisher and family as they traveled to Athens en route to Princeton, N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lares
Columbus
Pete Rappold
Rappold
Flora Nease
Nease
Glen Paulin
Anna Peters
Oma Jean Zah
Patty Burnside
Dorothy Bolinger
Pleasant Homemakers
Drew Webster
Middleport
Church of Christ
Guy Reynolds
Edward French
Nina Russell
Mabel Hysell
Pearl Reynolds
Lucia Jenkinson
Margaret Quivey
Rose Reynolds
Margaret Stewart
Freda Welling
Garnet Shafer
Selah Sidenstricker
Lena McKinley
Susan Rawlings
Louise McElhinney
Donna Russell
Audrey Frost
Frances Roush
Frank Wilson
Ensign Swisher
Milliron Couple Announce Birth of Son Orville Larry
Cpl and Mrs Orville Milliron announce the birth of a son Orville Larry on Friday Jan 14 at the home of maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs David Oiler where Mrs Milliron and her daughter reside for the duration Corporal Milliron is stationed in England with his wife and child at the Chester Route Oiler grandparents on the paternal side are Mr and Mrs Henry Oiler.
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Cpl
Orville Milliron
Orville Larry
David Oiler
Local notes on residents and visiting relatives
Dr. F. M. Cluff recovers at home from a brief Holzer Hospital stay. Mrs. Paul Mourning and brother Arthur Walker return to Dickinson after a visit with the Mourning family. Private Paul Mourning serves at Camp Plauche Louisiana. Mrs. Fred Entsminger (Iva Brown) of Gallipolis visited Friday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lemoyne Osborne included Mrs. G. W. Osborne, Miss Sadie Gopperton, Lt. G. C. Osborne, and Mrs. Osborne of Oscoda Air Field. Mrs. Max Sanborn is ill. PTA meets Monday at 7:30 pm with Band Boosters to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Cluff
Holzer Hospital
Paul Mourning
Arthur Walker
Dickinson
Harvey Mourning
Camp Plouche
Fred Entsminger
Iva Brown
Gallipolis
Lemoyne Osborne
G. W. Osborne
Sadie Gopperton
Winchester
G. C. Osborne
Osborne
Oscoda Air Field
Michigan
Max Sanborn
Parent-Teacher Association
Bomber Based Safely After Trapeze Repair
At a U S medium bomber base in England Staff Sergeant J E Lindquist of Geneva Illinois dangled by his heels on a trapeze to repair the hydraulics of a Marauder. His repair let the pilot land safely after a raid on Northern France despite Flak holes and damage to the hydraulic system.
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U. S
England
J. E. Lindquist
Geneva
France
Classified Ad Rates and Submission Rules
Classified notices specify phone contact, cash rates, and deadlines. Ads must be received by 10 for same day, two day editions on Saturdays. cash accompanies orders and minimum line counts apply for items like Thank You notices and memorials. Lost and found, obituaries, and political announcements have timing and payment rules. errors must be reported, and ads appear per the paid period with no refunds for unused insertions.
In Memoriam Van L. Arnold Death Notice Poem
In loving memory of Van L. Arnold who died January 15, 1940. The verse recalls evening longing and hidden heartache. Sadly missed by wife and family as friends recall his absence.
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Omp
van L. Arnold
Southeast Ohio Garden Club Leaders Meet in Middleport
Southeast District officers met in Middleport at the home of Meigs County agent Mrs. Howard Nolan to share ideas for club progress. Twenty three presidents secretaries or delegates from Gallia Vinton Meigs and Athens Counties attended chaired by Mrs. James Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Southeast
Titus
T. M. Wolfe
Athens
Victory Gardens
George Lasher
Rutland
J. M. Hyde
Nelsonville
Garen Stansbury
Victor Reis
Ohio State University
J. R. Sprague
S. J. F. Stevens
E. M. Baughman
Albany
A. C. Stewart
Reedsville
F. E. Davis
Roy Phillips
Wilkesville
W. R. Amos
Pearley Nelson
Star Garden Club
Dorsel Smith
George Heines
Hemlock Grove
J. I. Clark
Carrie Nye
C. E. Blakeslee
Pomeroy
L. L. Keller
Tuppers Plains
A. A. Dillard
Clifford Ervin
D. B. Hartinger
Howard Nolan
James Titus
H. Titus
Evacuation Appeal Urges Marseille Women and Children Flee
Berlin radio on Saturday urged all women, children, sick and aged to evacuate Marseille as Allied air attack danger grows.
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New York
Berlin
Marseille
Wall Street Briefs Stock Market Wavers Amid Broad Gains
Buyers flocked to rail shares lifting some favorites amid the largest Saturday turnover since September. Industials and utilities mostly moved narrowly while several blue chips rose including U S Steel General Motors Du Pont United Aircraft Goodyear and Centurylink not listed. Investors eyed congressional decisions and weekend foreign news as they weighed further moves in produce stocks and other equities.
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NEW York
N. ¥ Central
U. S. Steel
Western Thion “A
Union Carbide
General Motors
du Pont
United Aircraft
Goodyear
Cerro de Pasco
Cleveland Produce Market Prices and Grading Summary
Government graded Ss in consumer grade large 47 and large A 43 with other grades listed. Live poultry base ceilings for farmers and wholesalers cover broilers fryers roasters capons fowls and stags with varied price per pound. Eggs wholesale graded and standards prices shown plus receipts 9 005 and market specials and extras percentages.
Livestock Prices and Ranges Reported by Pittsburgh Market
Livestock prices show hogs steady with various weight bands ranging from 160 to 360 pounds yielding values from 12.15 to 14.50 per hundredweight. Cattle activity is steady with steers priced around 16.16 to 16.50, heifers 13.50 to 14, cows 9 to 11.50, and bulls 11 to 12 per hundredweight.
District scholastic swim meets canceled due to war conditions
H R Town send, commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, announced that district scholastic swimming meets are canceled this year because of war conditions. The state meet will proceed as planned at Ohio State University on February 25 and 26. An appreciable rainfall in the Egyptian desert is noted as a rare event.
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Columbus
H. R. Townsend
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Ohio State University
Hogs steady as butchers report mixed weights
Hog prices hold firm with most 200 to 300 pound butchers at 13.99, while hogs vary little week to week. Sows bring 25 cents lower. cattle and sheep also show small declines or steady tone in steady market report.
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Pomeroy Social Notes
WCTU
Guy Mutchler
Florence Mutchler
Hazel Koch
Mildred Donahue
French Hundley, Jr
Jean Williamson
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Lare Williamson
Harrisonville Road
French Hundley
Huntington
Melainie Kay
Pomeroy Personals
Ethiopia
Emma van Coutren
St. Louis
Nelsonville Social Notes
E. J. Kessinger
Carrie Cox
Mabel Hoffner
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. McKiddie
Dar
Reedsville Garden Club
Simplon
Switzerland
Italy
Meigs County Court House
Ohio
RAF
Middleport Social Notes
Memoriam
Ukraine
South East Ohio
Garden Club
Stocks
Colum. G
Blee
Motors Dicagenngtinne Iatithslarinighentes Sa
Douglas Aircraft
Ienteriine Lbs Smas
Edeenene Winijeafnaemiaadl Ie PN
Crite
Cleveland
Cincinnati Produce
Pittsburgh Livestock
Cincinnati Livestock
King Spot
Cornells Farm
Morrison-Brown
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Tanjay's
West 20Th
Virgil C. Maxwell
Chevrolet
G. H. Rowe
B.C
Athens Jun Company
Auto Service
Roy
Buz
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