Nelsonville Draft Board Sends Selectees to Clarksburg Today
In Athens County a group of 31 registrants from Nelsonville left by bus for induction examinations in Clarksburg West Virginia under a new pooling system for draft inductions. The revised process delays swearing in and creates a pool for future quotas, with three weeks or more between examination and training call.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Eee
Nelsonville
Clarksburg
Aimus
Athens County Medical Society
First Presbyterian
W. Va
Clyde Byers
Nelsonville to Display Flag Tuesday for War Loan Drive
Nelsonville initiates Fourth War Loan Drive with a communitywide flag display on Tuesday. Citizens at homes and businesses are urged to raise the flag to mark the official opening of the campaign in the town.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville tin salvage drive nets 1500 pounds
In Nelsonville the Saturday tin can salvage collection totaled 1500 pounds, announced by Mayor Miles Howe. The effort designates waste and scrap papers collection as a school project, with students canvassing during the week and city trucks retrieving items Saturday to sell to local junk dealers. Proceeds go to the schools. Also noted is the birth of James Craig Filson on January 12 at St. Vincent's Hospital Taylorsville Ti. The newborn’s parents are Dorothy McLain Filson and James C. Filson, with Ser.
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Nelsonville
Miles Howe
Nelsonville-Set
James C. Filson
St. Vineent’s Hospital
Taylorsville
James Craig
Filson
Dorothy McLain
RE. McLain
Nesonville
Charles Osey
Deanville
Sergeant Filson
England
York Grangers Honor Seaman Event Planned
York Grange Hall will host a tribute for U S Navy seaman James Huddy on Wednesday January 19 at o o’clock. All Grangers and friends invited. refreshments will be potluck with sandwiches and potato salads.
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James Huddy
U.S. Navy
New Health Board Organizes in Nelsonville
The City Board of Health, appointed by Mayor Miles Howe and confirmed by City Council, met Friday evening January 14 at City Hall to organize. Members include C. W. Backus, Orville Midkiff, W. W. Phil Ong, and Frank Ian. Midkiff named president pro tem. The mayor indicated another special meeting may be held soon to address additional matters.
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Nelsonville
City Board of Health
Miles Howe
City Hall
Health Board
C. W. Backus
Orville Midkiff
W. W. Phil Ong
Frank Ian
Midkiff
Horad
Engineers of Hocking Valley Chapter Honor Members
Members of the engineering profession were honored at the annual meeting of the Hocking Valley Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at Hotel Berry in Athens. Charles D. Walker was elected president for the ensuing year Homer H. Hardville was named secretary treasurer H. G. of New Lexington was elected vice president.
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Syrenaonrin
Nelsonville Social Notes and Engagement Announcements
Nelsonville Social Notes reports the Nelsonville club electing officers for the year at a Jan 15 meeting hosted by Mrs Dullas Fischer. Charles D Walke and Mary Lane Walker announce engagement to Kenneth Weaver. Also notes Loyal Workers Class meeting and Army camp visits by relatives and friends of local families.
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Newe Slyperson Club
Charles D. Walke
Neltonville
Mary Lane
Kenneth Weaver
Leroy Weaver
Kimberly
Nelsonville High School
Miss Walker
Ohio University
Columbus
Loyal Workers
The
Methodist Church
Emily McManamay
Maude. McClain
St. Charles St
Homesaics
Anna Halend
Bessie Warehime
St Albans Driver Ed and Juvenile Case Highlight West Virginia News
In Albans West Virginia Judge Jones fined Moore ten dollars and costs for speeding after a late Saturday night crash on Route 160 near the County Children's Home. State patrolman P D McCreedy investigated. Nearby in Gallipolis two brothers aged twelve and fourteen admitted depredations and were sent to the Boys Industrial School by Juvenile Judge John W Howell. a third boy involved was placed on probation.
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Vallifulin
Alenn Moore
Albans
W. Va
Gallipolis
P. D. McCreedy
Moore
Jones Sunday
Tw Brothers
Boys Industrial School
John W. Howell
Ex Mayor of Hartford Shot At Night In Iowa Kill
James A Pat Hanna about 73 and former two term Hartford mayor was struck by a hit and run driver near Mason City Saturday night and died. His body was taken to Fogleson Mortuary Mason City and funeral services were set for today. State police investigated and Willard D Mohler of Mason City was arrested Sunday on a man slaughter charge and held for arraignment.
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Point Pleasant
James A
Pat” Hanna
Mason City
Wwork
Foglesont
Hanna
Hartford
Pomeroy
Mason
Willard D. Mohler
Ordnance Works
Miss Roush Hosts Dessert Bridge Party
Miss Jean Roush entertained Friday evening at her home 611 Viand Street for a dessert bridge honoring Miss Anne Park Windsor whose wedding is set for February 1. Miss Jewell won high score and Roush presented Windsor a gift. Players included Windsor, Mrs. William P. Cherrington of Gallipolis, Joan Jewell, Harriet and Virginia Lewis, Hilda Mae Wartenburg, Marie Martin, and Roush.
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Point Pleasant
Jean Roush
Viand St
Anne
Park Windsor
Joan Jewell
Miss Windsor
William P. Cherrington
Gallipolis
Harriet_and
Virginia Lewis
Hilda Mae Wartenburg
Marie Martin
Roush
John William Steenbergen
Harry D. Roush
Gertrude Halliday
Homer Martin
Cary Howard Rayburn
Willam Meade
Donald A. Smith
A. Keith McClung
Hartford
Henry W. Cherrington
Gal ‘Lipolis
Nan McKinstry
Bradenta
Fla
Ethelyn
Willian Pirates
J. Bardin
Paul S. Thomas
Foglesong
Tommy Rose
Howard Price
Hamilton
Ita
Johnson
F. W. Ingraham
Victor E
Park
Richson
Aid Newell
Ross Filson
Juliet Smith
Reba
Beale
Emma Clark
Harthrown
Martin
Gunn
Kenny Rose
Forle
Bride Elect Honored at Tea at Weissenburger Home
A tea at the Weissenburger residence in Point Pleasant honored Miss Windsor and her fiancé as guests praised by a host of relatives and friends. The event featured white spring flowers, embroidered cloth, and tea poured by Mrs. Nelson A. Park and Mrs. Windsor. Attendees included Mrs. J. T. Weissenburger, Mrs. C. O. Durfee, and many others from Hartford, Gallicopolis, and nearby towns.
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Weissenburger
Point Pleasant
Lurger
Walby
Charles . Weissenburger
Ter A. Windsor
Harold Sayre
Nelson A. Park
Welssenburger Home
Miss Windsor
Tefferson Blvd
Ho Nisted
Jason T. Welssenesses
New Blue Book Brought to Mason by State Senator Musgrave
State Senator Raymond Musgrave distributed several copies of the annual Blue Book in Mason on Saturday from his allotment. The clerk of the State Senate compiles the compendium of state information and officials say the new edition is more complete than those of the last forty years.
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Point Pleasant
Raymond Musgrave
State Senate
Dean Lewis To Head Rio Grande College Again
Rio Grande College named Dean William A. Lewis acting president after the board executive committee voted Friday night. Dr. R. Lloyd Pobst resigns as president to become associate executive secretary of the Cleveland Baptist Association. he will advise part time until a permanent president is chosen. A nominating committee for the permanent post includes Dr. C. E. Holber and other Baptist leaders. Lewis previously served as acting president in 1951 and later as president and dean. He holds a BUS from Rio Grande, an MA from Ohio State, and has completed work toward a PhD at NYU.
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Galiiuuss
William A. Lewis
Rio Grande College
College Board of Trustees
R. Lloyd Pobst
Rio Grande
Cleveland Baptist Association
C. E. Holber
Henry W. Cherrington
Harry
Wood
Otho Shires
A. C. Prouty
E. E. Pinger
Paul J. Morris
Ohio Baptist Convention
Don Id. Faulkner
Northern Baptist Convention
Lewis
Pobst
W. W. Bartitt
Tard
Pabst
Ohio State University
New York University
To Drill Well Addison Township
A well is to be drilled on the Somerville farm in Addison Township near Floyd Leonard’s home. The Boley farm well adjoining it has been plugged and the drilling outfit moved to the new site. A trace of oil was said to be found in the Boley well but no gas was detected.
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Gaulipolis
Somerville Farm
Addison Township
Floyd
Leonard
Boley Farm
Somerville Place
Boley
Gallia County Tax Receipts Fall From 1942 to 1943
Gallia County sales tax receipts declined by five and six tenths percent from 1942 to 1943. State Treasurer Don H. Ebright reported the county collected $74,447.69 in 1942 and $70,314.63 through December 31, 1943, with December 1943 receipts of $1,286.47 versus $1,609.47 in December 1942.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Don H. Ebright
Starkey May Enter Race For Senate
Starkey May Enter Race For Senate. Russell Starkey of Glenwood West Virginia is mentioned as a possible Republican candidate for state senator from the Fourth District. Sources indicate speculation as of Saturday.
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Starkey
Senate
Point Pleasans
Russell Starkey
Glenwood
W. Va
Delphos residents noted in illness and travel updates
Jim of Accident ag news reports his mother Mrs J W Stone of Delphos, a former Gallipolis resident, has been ill since late summer but is improving. Donald Saunders visits on a five day furlough from New Jersey. Mr and Mrs C W Davis and Mrs Myrtle Tope attended a funeral in Point Pleasant. Elsnaugle died in Holzer High School substitute role. Ruth Icenhower from Mason City plans Denison University study. various other notes on illness and travel mention residents in the area.
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J. W. Stone
Delphos
Gallipolis
Donald Saunders
New Jersey
C. W. Davis
Myrtle Tope
Jackson
Point Pleasant
Aidi
Elsnaugle
Holzer High School
Ruth Icenhower
Mason City
State Senate
Denison University
Buffalo
Putnam
J. R. Gwinn
Medical College of the University
Vine Line
Tex
Wizard Grover
Allison
Mason County Republicans face turn in Senate nomination
Mason County political leaders note it is Mason County's turn to nominate the GOP Senate candidate after Roane and Jackson previously supplied nominees. The district added Clay and Putnam, with Reed and Musgrave elected from those counties, while Roane and Jackson previously provided nominees.
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Mason County
Roane
Jackson
Mason Counties
Clay
Putnam
Senate
New
Reed
Musgrave
Mason
Big Blacks Beaten at Barboursville
Barboursville hosted a fast rough game where the Pirates defeated the Blacks 34 to 28. The scuffle produced twenty five fouls with both sides scoring from free throws as Poi led with 13 points.
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Barboursville
Sniderlay
Dodds
Barle
Pirates
Poi
Postmaster Wounded During Store Closing Incident
Joan Tillis, a postmaster and merchant at Arduckle in Polk County, was wounded in the foot Saturday night while closing his general store. He was taking a gun from the store to a nearby name when the door closed and the weapon discharged.
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Polnt
Joan Tillis
Arduckle
Tills
Ladwell Arrested in Robinson District
POINT PLEASANT Warren ladwell was arrested yesterday by Sheriff F Lieving and Deputy T E Bless ing in Robinson District and is held for investigation.
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Point Pleasant
Warren Ladwell
Robinson District
F. Lieving
T. E. Blessing
Motorist Fined and License Suspended After Sideswipe
A motorist was fined 35 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Janes on Saturday afternoon on a charge connected to a side collision on State Route 160. The driver’s license was suspended for four months following the incident investigated by Patrolman P. Sineway and Painter Winton. The case involved fitness of the driver and related registration charges.
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Sallipolis
Cnacce
Exwell Burkle
Pry
Wi Janes
Sineway
Pritt
Eraf
Winton
Malcata
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Johnson in Race at Point Pleasant
Johnson competes in a local race at Point Pleasant with uncertain results as he battles Route Ceca and other challengers. The event draws crowd attention despite unclear finishing details and potential studio or committee involvement.
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