Hold Up At Residence Farm In Mason County
Two masked men robbed Brack Thompson in a isolated hillside home behind Gallipolis Ferry early Saturday. They forced him back to bed after ransacking the house and fled with $1.25 a half box of shotgun shells his watch and knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brack Thompson
Gallipolis Ferry
D. J. Hatfield
Farmer
Hompson
W. G. Spence
Thompson
Hatfield
Mose Duncan
Sand Fork Road
Mason County
Charis Wallace
Miss Sandra Proffitt Honored at Pt Pleasant Shower
Pt Pleasant society gathered at the Proffitts home on 2211 Main Street for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Sandra Proffitt bride elect of James Fredrick Gaskina. Hostesses were Mrs Charles D Proffitt and Mrs Wendell G Smith, with a large guest list of relatives and friends attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Proffitt
James Fredrick Gaskina
Emory Proffitt
Main St
Charles D. Proffitt
Wendell G. Smith
C. H. Phipps
Boyd Pickens
John Shinn
William Proffitt
Or. Clendenin
Lewis
James Goblins
Charles Gasken
Louis Karschnik
Robert Wood
David Field, Jr
Avalon Betz
Cloris Plants
Ann Williams
Ruth Ann Robinson
Betty McDaniel
Arlene Jordan
Doris Eads
Sarah Jane Fisher
Louise Mathews
Mary Lou Jaonard
Clara Proffitt
Patty Roush
Martha Stowe
Ann Piersall
Sarah Gibbs
Fourth Birthday Celebrated for Kent Roberts at Home
Kent Roberts celebrated his fourth birthday with a circus themed party at his parents home on North Main Street. Prizes went to John Bill DeVault Ronnie Roach and Perry Beebee. Guests included Jeannie Casto Lynn Casto John Bill Devault Henry David Rossi Martha Jane Hall Ronnie Roach Pe Beebee Michael Beebee and Diana Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Roberts
Edgar Roberts
North Main St
John Bill DeVault
Ronnie Roach
Perry Beebee
Jeannie Casto
Lynn Casto
Henry David Rossi
Martha Jane Hall
Pe Beebee
Michael Beebee
Diana Stewart
C. B. Stewart
Lewis Rossi
Beebee
PTA Meeting in Leon Focused on Teacher Parent Problems
Leon PTA met at Leon grade school with Mrs Warren Stewart presiding. Mrs Charles Burdette and Mrs Warren Keefer led a round table discussion on problems between teachers and parents. Refreshments were served by Mrs Herman Shinn and Mrs War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Pta
Leon Grade School
Warren Stewart
Charles Burdette
Warren Keefer
Herman Shinn
War
Bids Sought for Fire Equipment and Hoses in Waterloo Township
Waterloo Township trustees invite bids by February j for a two ton chassis with cab and firefighting gear, plus 300 ft of 2 1 4 in hose and 500 ft of 1 1 2 in hose. Specifications at clerk’s office. bids may be rejected. Also Western Local School District seeks bids for 195 000 bonds to fund school construction and improvements, with rate options and lot selection if tied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees
Waterloo Township
Atheny County
Ohio
G. N. Sidders
Mayme J. Heiner
Board of Education
Western
Meigs County
Superintendent of Schools
Rutland High School
Main St
Rutland
Lot
Uire, Sanders & Dempsey
Bond Attorneys
Cleveland
Board of
Bob
Rd of Education
Trinity Methodist Circles Schedule Meeting Neatly
The Trinity Methodist Church circles meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm Rebecca attends at Mrs W S Waldie Lydia at Mrs J A Blankenhip Mary at Mrs Rodney Pullins Dorcas and Esther at the church and Martha at Mrs Howard Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Rebecca
W. S. Waldie
Lydia
J. A. Blankenship
Mary
Rodney Pullins
Dorcas
Esther
Martha
Howard Garland
Ordnance PTA Meeting Features Skit On Mental Hygiene
The Lakin auxiliary plans a mental hygiene skit as the highlight of the Ordnance PTA meeting at the school tonight. Mrs John Heiskeil is arranging the skit with a health themed play by the fourth grade under Mrs Ball as another feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakin Auxiliary
Ordnance Pta
John Heiskeil
Ball
Local Notes On Travel Visits Births And Health
Mrs Paul I Schneider returns to New Haven from Zanesville for funeral duties of Mrs Daniel Van Voorhis on January 17. Mrs Walter Windsor learns her daughter Mrs Marshall Stiltner in Oakland California gave birth to a son named Mark Alexander. Sheriff and Mrs Charlies A Roberts depart for Florida with Mason Harmon accompanying to South Carolina. Mrs Mary Hyre of The Messenger circulates Point Pleasant details after Holzer Hospital stay. Lorena Shiflett and Ethel Beckner at Holzer. Dewey Nibert returns home from Holzer after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul I. Schneider
New Haven
Zanesville
Ohio
Daniel van Voorhis
Walter Windsor
Windsor Court
Marshall Stiltner
Oakland
Calif
Mark Alexander
Charlies A Roberts
Florida
Robertes
South Carolina
Mason Harmon
Mary Hyre
Point Pleasant
the Messenger
Holzer Hospital
Hyre
Lorena Shiflett
Main St. Is
Holzer
Ethel Beckner
Henderson
Dewey Nibert
Gallipolis
Mrs. Grover Patton Hosts Millfield Euchre Club
Chauncey event saw Mrs. Grover Patton host the Millfield Euchre Club with Frances Wallace high score Velma Werner second Clara Theisen low Amy Jo Moody fourth prize. Others present included Doris Willis Jenny Cole and Florence Pyle. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Grover Patton
Millfield Euchre Club
Frances Wallace
Velma Werner
Clara Theisen
Amy Jo Moody
Doris Willis
Jenny Cole
Florence Pyle
Probate Court Athens County Notice of Estate Sale
Garnet Ladd Ronald Rogers Byron Claburn and Dorothy Claburn heirs and executors of Charles Emmett Rogers deceased are notified the Athens County probate court will hear a petition to sell real estate in Glouster and Fairfield counties to pay debts. The administratrix Etta Rogers seeks sale of three described tracts with rights reserved for service lines. Answer by February 6, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Garnet Ladd
Vernon Highway
Detroit
Michigan
Ronald Rogers
Byron
Dorothy Claburn
Adeai
Charles Emmett Rogers
Athens
State of
Ohio
Sal
Adel
Gilouster
Wausall
Glouster
Clouster
Lexington Avenue
Olmau
Fairfield County
Etta Rogers
Charlies Emmett Rogers
Bolin & Walker
Return Jonathan Meigs and Marietta’s Early Power
Return Jonathan Meigs, a Marietta pioneer and Ohio figure, shaped state history as judge, Supreme Court member, governor, and postmaster. He led Ohio’s early defense, oversaw Fort Meigs, and helped found Meigs County, with a modest farm ethic reflected in his wartime service and public roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Jonathan Meigs
Meigs County
Ohio
Middletown
Jonathan
New England
Yale
Sophia Wright
United States
Meigs
Ohio Supreme Court
St. Charles
Louisiana
Nathaniel Massie
Chillicothe
Massie
Gover
Maastie
John Smith
Hull
Washington County
Mound Cemetery
City Clerk Charlies Musgrave Injured in Auto Crash
City Clerk Charlies Musgrave aged 48 was injured in an early Saturday auto accident near Belpre Ohio and hospitalized in Parkersburg with fractured ribs. His brother attorney R F Musgrave said the injury condition is good and that he was en route to Parkersburg when blinded by oncoming lights caused him to hit a parked car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charlies Musgrave
Belpre
Ohio
Parkersburg
R. F. Musgrave
Musgrave
F. G. Musgrave
Oak St
Death Learned Of Mrs. Pruett
Mrs. Ella Carpenter, widow of Alonzo Carpenter and former Mason County resident, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. B S Pruett. Surviving stepchildren include Betty Carpenter Lucy Rollins Walter Carpenter Frances Henry Jimmy Carpenter Alice Sprouse and John Carpenter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Frank Carpenter
Bellemead
Ella Carpenter
B. S. Pruett
Charleston
Mason County
Alonzo Carpenter
Cildren
Betty Carpenter
Lucy Rollins
Walter Carpenter
Frances Henry
Henderson
Jimmy Carpenter
West Columbia
Alice Sprouse
Rutland
John Carpenter
Middleport
Blazes Call Out Firemen In Two Local Runs
Local firefighters answered two calls this week. A chimney fire at Charlies Jennice on Oakdale Road caused about 300 dollars in damage to the home but did not destroy it. In a second blaze at Mat Wright's home, the house burned while water available from a creek pump could not save it, though the booster tank water saved the adjoining chicken house and barnful of hay and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Oakdale Rd
Charlies Jennice
Mat Wright
Hooper
Corporation
Justice Levies Fines For Hazardous Driving
A 23 year old Flint resident Floyd Allison Buchanan was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice A M Goodwin for hazardous driving. Deputy W G Spence arrested co defendant Gerald Meeks 22 of Gallipolis Ferry on an improper license charge and he was released on bond to appear before Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Flint, Michman
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Floyd Allison Buchanan
W. G. Spence
Spence
Griff Durbin
Gerald Meeks
Gallipolis Ferry
Goodwin
Rootless and stemless lichens explained
Lichens lack roots stems or leaves. Each organism combines an alga that makes food with a fungus that absorbs and stores water, forming a resilient partnership.
Notice of Appointment for Nora Henry Estate
N. £. Rickey of Guysville Ohio is appointed Executor of the Estate of Nora Henry deceased of Guysville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated January 13 1946 Roger J. Jones Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. £. Rickey
Guysville
Ohio
Nora Henry
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Said
Athens man named administrator in probate of William Robinett Jr
Notice states F A Lavelle of POO Box 61 Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of William Robinett J deceased in Athens County Probate Judge Roger J Jones Sr dated January 1955 with official seal and month day reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Lavelle
Athens
Ohio
William Robinett
Tate
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Appointment of Executrix for McGirr Estate in Athens County
Notice announces Lelia M McGirr of R D 1 Little Hocking Ohio as executrix of the estate of Orland E McGirr deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated Sunday in January 1955 by Propare Judge.
Rothwell Club Sees Polio Fund Donation and Nominating List
Glouster Rothwell Club met with Mrs Merrill Ogg and Mrs Elizabeth Ley presiding. A three dollar polio fund pledge was approved and a nominating committee named. Mrs E H Taylor presented a paper titled Biblical Gardens, sent by her daughter from Clemson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Rothwell Club
Merrill Ogg
Elizabeth Ley
J. H. Henshaw
C. A. Bingman
A. McDonald
E. H. Taylor
Marion Cannon
Clemson
Ogg
C. A .Bingman
L. G. Delong
Everett Eddy
James Walker
Norbert Johnston
Miss Merle Danford Omitted From Club Attendance List
The name of Miss Merle Danford was unintentionally omitted from the list of members attending a meeting of the Senior Progressive Study Club held at Mrs. Everett Eddy's home on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Danford
Progressive Study Club
Everett Eddy
School Theft I Reported at Roosevelt School
Mason County Deputy Wesley Spence reported Roosevelt School on Ripley Road broken into Friday or Saturday night. Stolen items included 14 pounds of bologna 11 pounds of hamburger three pounds of sausage and one coal bucket plus several cans of fruit. Entry may have been through a door or windows which were found unlocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Roosevelt School
Ripley Rd
Mason County
Wesley Spence
Spence
Scout Dinner Set for February Eighth Rally
Local Boy Scouts invite all scouts and families to the annual dinner on February 8 at the American Legion hall. Scoutmaster to send letters this week urging careful reading. Athens state highway patrol post will send representatives for demonstrations. Last year 125 attended. a large court of honor with high awards planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
American Legion
Athens
Sveral
Draft Board Calls Three for Checkup
Three Mason County men will be called February 7 for physical examinations. Names not yet released. No inductions in February. A request goes out for the address of Charlies Curtis Reynolds formerly of South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Beas Moore
Local Notes Reveal Family Visits and Events
Donna Polsley travels to Akron to visit relatives while a stork shower honors Carrie Williams hosted by Ruth Wells. Fred Polsley and Roy Good recently tied the knot, and C B Unroe with Ross Baker attended a Wilkesville basketball game with the Woodall family visiting Verna Woodall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewington
Donna Polsley
Akron
Carrie Williams
Ruth Wells
Fred Polsley
Terry
Roy Good
C. B. Unroe
Ross Baker
Wilton- Butland
Wilkesville
E. L. Cottrill
George Killim
Woodall
Verna Woodall
Injured Driver in Route 15 Crash Near Point Pleasant
A tractor-trailer crash 15 miles from Point Pleasant left driver BR. M. Oswald of Winston Salem NC in good condition at Holser Hospital with head injuries and contusion to the back. Assistant driver M W Kennedy of Mt. Cle NC was treated and released. The rig skidded on ice after Oswald tried to pass an automobile, overturned, and blocked the highway while state police and volunteers spent over 11 hours clearing the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Holser Hospital
BR. M. Oswald
Winston Salem
N. C
M W. Kennedy
Mt. Cle
N.C
Wee
Holser
Program Presented At Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosted a Sunday evening program with Mra Ora Viney in charge. Pastor the Rev Cr. Cleveland led prayers. Mra. Helen Leach narrated hymn histories. The choir performed two hymns and several solos followed by readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cleveland
William Jenkins
Wiley Harris
de. William Parham, Jr
Thomas J. Morris
Last Rites Held Sunday For James W. Martin
Funeral services for James W. Martin of Glouster were held Sunday in Athens officiated by Rev. Mre Kimmey and Rev. Teater. The cruc of the wreck near Dover left Mr. Martin and two children hospitalized and in serious condition. Attending mourners included relatives from Columbus Barberton Detroit and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jamos W. Martin
Mrn Cateton
Stone Creek
Dover
Tuscarawas County
Thurelay
Me R. Kimmey
Athens
K. Teater
Glouater Church
Peuids Christman
Leon Gladden
Maplewood
Norbert Johnston
James Martin
Waa
Ales
Martin
Hie Con
Clowster
Wrious
William Norrie
Ice Lindeman
John Paul
Storm Chwrrtila
Jacke Keight
CL. Nerney
Nona Martin
Rose McAllway
Aff
Columbus
George Nott
Barberton
Vmrw
Irene Filaher
Hie
Jonn Martin
Detroit
Elizabeth Yost Dies at 93 in Newark
Elizabeth Yost died in Newark at age 93. She was the mother of Charles Stockdale of Glouster and is survived by two other children Ermett and Mark of Newark. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 PM at the First Main Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ethabeth You
Charles Stockdale
Newark
Ermett
Mark
Fast Main Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Zanesville
Chauncey Personal Notices From An Old Local Page
Weekend visitors include Robert Pierre and family from Athens and York with extensive relatives listed. The notice mentions multiple names tied to Pierre and Walker households, visits by Mrs Agnes Leith and Mrs Pendergram, and a move into a new home on Lacwh Avenue in Athens with associated residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pierre
Or Moernverial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pt. Pleasant Society
Jen Stewart
Dallas Cadle
Sam Miller
Francis McCulloch
Lyda Smith
Irene Sayre
Dayton Shinn
James Thomas
George Cottrill
Ray Crookham
Helen Cossin
Robert Errette
Linda Sue Stewart
Jean Ann Cottrill
Judy Cottrill
Helen Ruth Harmon
Vikki Errette
Mrs. Grover Patton
H. Harris
Lelia M McGirr
R. D. No
Little Hocking
Orland E. McGirr
Oth
Draft Board
Baptist Church
James W. Martin
Elizabeth Yost
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