Victory by Big Blacks in one-sided Ravenswood game
Point Pleasant defeated Ravenswood 47 to 20 as Miller and Moore led the home club with multiple scores. Martin and Roush helped Point Pleasant pull away early, building a 10-0 start and a 18-10 halftime edge, before extending the lead through the fourth quarter. Ravenswood players Cline Bibbee Laughlin Abbott Hartley and Winfield contributed but could not close the gap.
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Point Pleasant
Ravenswood
Big Blacks
Miller
Rose
Moore
Scon
Martin
Cline
Roush
Abbott
Bibbee
Laughlin
Sonny Smith
Foglesong
Dow
Junior Gerlach
K. Rose
Smith
Hartley J. Winfield
Seek Committee Posts In Point Pleasant West Virginia
A. L. C. Dunham and his daughter Mrs Fay Thornton of Leon filed for committee posts for the Cologne District on Friday. Dunham is a former county court member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
A. L
McClung
Keith McClung
Hartford
Democratic State Executive Committee
Mrs J W Rhoades to host Eastern Star club
Mrs J W Rhoades will host the Past Noble Grands Club of the Order of the Eastern Star at her Sixth Street apartment Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
J. W. Rhoades
Noble Grands Club
Order of the Eastern Star
Sixth Street
Reading Club Hosts Evening at Skene Residence
Mrs. George B. Skene and daughter Miss Maudellen Skene hosted the Reading Club at their Main Street home in Point Pleasant West Virginia. Mrs. Paul S. Thomas attended and reviewed Arundel, an historic novel with early American background, as refreshments were served to a group of members and guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
George B. Skene
Maudellen Skene
Reading Club
Main St
Paul S. Thomas
Burdette Not Candidate for County Office
Guy Burdette of Leon said he does not plan to enter the Mason County primary for a county office. Only two candidates have filed: Ernest Hesson for sheriff and Frank A Morrison for assessor. Other offices include prosecuting attorney, circuit clerk, county clerk, legislature member, and county surveyor. Incumbents are expected to run again but filings have been slow. Republicans may field candidates and Democrats usually present full tickets, possibly excepting prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Guy Burdette
Leon
Ernest Hesson
Frank A. Morrison
Mason County
Mrs Heiner Hosts Four O’Clock Club Meeting
Mrs E E Heiner hosted the Four O Clock Club at her Main Street home with Mrs William Meade presiding. The group discussed India as Mrs Peter H Steenbergen presented a paper on Lord Clive and the beginnings of British rule in India. An ice course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
E. E. Heiner
Main St
William Meade
India
Peter H. Steenbergen
Lord Clive
Britain
Heiner
Meade
Louis Bateson
Emma Clark
Carter Franklin
Mary McCulloch
Harold FE. Somerville
William Steenbergen
Bergen
William H. Vaught
Neal
J. Howard Neal
Thursday Club
State Street
J. E. Haliday
Sicily
DAR February Meeting at Mansion House on Flag Theme
The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter of the D A R will meet next Saturday after noon at The Mansion House. The program, arranged by chapter chairman Mrs John William Steenbergen, will demonstrate correct use of the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
Charles Lewis
Mansion House
John William Steenbergen
Mrs Louise Gillispie Told Husband Wounded in Mediterrean Action
Point Pleasant West Virginia Mrs Louise Gillispie of Robertsburg reports from the war department that her husband Pfc Clarence A Gillispie has been wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
Louise Gillispie
Robertsburg
War Department
Pfc
Clarence A. Gillispie
Mediterranean
Mothers to Meet War Mothers Emergency Aid Club
The War Mothers Emergency Aid Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in the circuit court room at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers
Point Pleasant
W. VA
War Mothers Emergency Aids Club
Circuit Court
Stock market rally extends into Saturday trade
New York AP reports a continued Friday rally in Saturday stock activity with gains among Montgomery Ward North American Woolworth American Water Works and others. Mixed results shown by Am Rolling Mills American Smelters and Refineries and Procter and Gamble while Kroger and Johns-Manville post notable moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Montgomery Ward
North American
Woolworth
American Water Works
Engineers Public Service
A. B. Rubber
Southern Railway
Socony- Vacuum
Scidents
Vesin Uplianeachetnedieecenaren
Columbia G
Elec
Ein Sen
Goodrich O
Ementnen Petener Demineswames
Terorgire
Eininaematenineennnaien
Johns-Manville
Aiinianind
Kroger O
Rapeneneneineemeeenn
STS Monigom
Ward
Central A
OD Procter and Gambler
Eare Resbuck
Youngstown
Pittsburgh Produce Ears Grading Details For Eggs Butter
Government graded eggs remain unchanged with scores from AA to C across various sizes and uses. Butter receipts total 270 570 with scores 93 AA 41 percent 92 A 41 percent and other grades. Bee receipts 12 090 unsettled specials and extras listed with percentage ranges and current receipts 34 to 36.
Cleveland Egg Markets Prices Show Grain Egg Grades
Current graded eggs in cases for consumer use list prices for large AA 47 cents, large A 43 cents, medium A 36 cents, and medium A 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Farm Sale Notice Near Guyeville and Albany
A fragmented public sale notice lists livestock and equipment for two auctions. First sale near Guyeville on Route 9 includes cows sheep sows 100 pullets turkeys machinery hay corn RK Carson Boggs and Bon Harold Goddard suet. Second sale near Albany 4% miles west off Route 680 at 10 a.m. features cows pigs white leghorn tests machinery harness hay Burdette owner Harold assence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyeville
Meares
Carson Boggs
Bon
Harold Goddard
Albany
Harold Assence
Livestock Prices Steady at Hoge Market Report
Pittsburgh livestock market at Hoge shows steady overall pricing across cattle and calves. Prices listed by weight include steers from 400 to 350 pounds and cows, bulls, and calves with varied gains and weekly changes noted as steady or higher for several weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Central School Honor Roll for sixth six weeks listed
The Central Elementary School honor roll for the third six weeks includes detailed lists by grade. Sixth grade names Bobby Barnitz Dorothy Beards John Blaetmar Joyce Phillips Martyn Watzel Norma Van Meter Kathryn Miller Joyce Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lunsford
William Morton
Patricia Richards
Paul Scott
Bernice Sheridan
Keith Stansbury
Joanne Swatzel
Joseph White
Joanne Wildermuth
Clara Will
Katherine Young
Nancy Blaetmar
Janet Bowers
Marlene Brown
Jimmie Guinther
Roger Hines
Shirley Hunnel
Roland Lemley
Donna Smith
Janet Smith
James Sprouse
Cynthia Tompkins
Eileen Waburn
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Circle Changes
Mrs. Marion French was elected Afternoon Circle chairman at a Friday meeting at Mrs. Perry Mitchs home. Mrs. Harry Featherstone was re elected treasurer and secretary. Mrs. H V Rothrock headed the devotional and spoke on God and the Problem of Suffering. Readings from Methodist service boys letters were shared. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Foss and helpers. A postponed Woman's Association group meeting will be held Monday at Mrs. Edgar Ervins home with hostesses Mrs. C A Poindexter and Miss Alvira Jones.
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Middleport
Marion French
Perry Mitch
Fisher St
Harry Featherstone
Rothrock
Foss
William Britton
Norman Foss
Woman's Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
A. A. Dillard
Edgar Ervin
Main St
C. A. Poindexter
Alvira Jones
Middleport Club Meeting Shifts to Mrs Hartinger Home
The Middleport Literary Club will hold its Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. D. B. Hartinger's residence. The event was originally planned for Mrs. M. G. Hanknick's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Literary Club
D. B. Hartinger
M. G. Harnick
Amateur Gardeners Club Hosts Evening Meeting
Mrs F M Cluff and Mrs Arthur Strauss will host the Amateur Gardeners Club Wednesday evening at Mrs Cluffs home, as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Cluff
Arthur Strauss
Amateur Gardeners Club
Cluff
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club notes and local updates
Thursday night meeting at Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan’s home featured event recordings played back to attendees. After sewing and social hour, hot rolls salad and coffee were served by Milhoan and assistant hostess Mrs Noah Haskins. Local notices include Daughters of America business meeting and multiple residents visiting friends in nearby towns.
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Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Lawrence Milhoan
Milhoan
Noah Haskins
Davis Shuler Firm Reorganized at Gallipolis
Gallipolis report states the Davis Shuler Company has been reorganized and will continue in business after founder Alfred W. Davis’s death. New leadership includes Mrs Margaret Shuler as president and Dean H Davis as vice president and former officer retains bank position. J Elmer Davis becomes secretary treasurer and shoes buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Davis-Shuler Company
Alfred W. Davis
Margaret Shuler
Dean H. Davis
J. Elmer Davis
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Miss Shuler
Gallia County Servicemen Rate News From Home
Gallia County residents share updates on relatives in the armed forces. John Lupton has passed aviation cadet exams and awaits a training assignment at Jefferson Barracks. Many others, including Earl Tope, Merrill Hively, Jean Kerr, Archie Priestley, Esther Mary, and George Hawley, are noted for furloughs, transfers, and prep programs across camps and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry Lupton
John
Jefferson Barracks
Earl Tope
A. E. Tope
Tope
Army Air Force Training Command
Randolph Field
Texas
Merrill E. Hively
Army
16Th Armored Division
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Hively
Dora Hively
Patriot
Cadmus High School
Jean Kerr
Toledo
San Francisco
Archie Priestley
Camp van Dorn
Miss
Ohio
D. C. Priestley
Columbus
Esther Mary
Ohio State University
First Wedding At Paint Creek Baptist Church
Gallipolis reports the first marriage in the 110 year old Paint Creek Baptist Church as Miss Viola Lewis wed James Matthew Johnson in an eight thirty ceremony. Rev. Francis Maryland Storey officiated with two hundred guests in attendance. The bride wore blue crepe and white carnations. reception followed in the church basement with a three tier cake baked by O A Vornholt. The couple will reside with Mrs. Vornholt’s home and later occupy Johnson’s property. The bride hails from a prominent local family. Johnson works at the West Virginia Ordnance Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Viola Lewis
James Matthew Johnson
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Francis Maryland Storey
Tom Hill
Hester Hill
Carl Lewis
Luther Taylor
Springfield
Ohio
Howard Bates
Elbert McGee
Frank Washington
Elbert McGhee
O. A. Vornholt
Johnson
Social Roundup from Gallipolis Court Street and Beyond
Gallipolis notes recount contract club prize winners Mrs. Jack Rothfleisch and Mrs. Frank Haskins after a three‑table game at Court Street. Several residents entertain guests, travel to visits in Columbus and Providence, and military families on leave. names include Neal, Haliday, Danner, O’Brien, Rothfleisch, Campbell, McDaniel, Bumgarner, Carter, and Shaw among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. Bert Hanson
Contract Club
Court Street
Jack Rothfleisch
Jean Campbell
Frank Haskins
Rites Held for Carl McMillen in Gallipolis
Funeral services for Carl McMillen were conducted at 2 pm Saturday in the Ewington Church of Christ by Rev. Charles Belcher. Delays were caused by travel distance and the decedent's son Clair arriving from Camp Fort Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Carl McMillen
Ewington Church of Christ
Charles Belcher
South Webster
Clair
Fort Lewis
Washington
Classified phone lines and ad rate note
Public notice fragment outlines classified ads pricing and run rules. Mentions phone line 0242 and multiple rate figures 1.08 1.35 1.4 2.00. Indicates earning multipliers for 3 or 6 time rate ads and required run.
Frank Muenz Dies Thursday at Newark
Gallipolis reports the death of Frank Muenz aged local resident born and raised in Gallipolis He died at his Newark Ohio home He spent his career at Wherle Stove Works in Newark for about thirty years Surviving are two sons and two daughters two brothers John Muenz of Gallipolis Lewis of Pittsburgh three sisters Mrs J R Safford Mrs Carrie G Walker and Mrs James H Smeltzer all of Gallipolis The late Lewis Muenz was his father and the family home stood at 122 Third Avenue The brother John and a niece Miss Florence Walker attended the funeral held in Newark on Saturday.
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Fred Childers
Thurman
Sgt
Frank Childers
England
Merchant Thorn
Sgt. Childers
Loren Howard
Harold Howard
Loren Northup
Crown City
U. S. Navy
Northup
California
Edith Dunn
the Waves
Stidwater
Oklo
Kanauga
William Halley
Cheshire
George
New Guinea
Cpl
Leslie Hawley
Nashville
Tenn
George Hawley
Fort Jackson
S. C
Robert C. Wetherholt
Mt. Rainer Ordnance Depot
Tacoma
Washington
Bob
J. P. Wetherholt
Tom
Col. Wetherholt
Mt. Ranier Ordnance
J. P
Jack) Wetherholt Jr
Air Force
China-Burma
Charlies Baker
San Diego
Calif
Lillie M. Mooney
Gerald M. Mooney
Athens
Mooney
Gallia Academy
Delaware
Ohio
CAA
War Training Service
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
James A. Hamilton
Earl Hamilton
Porter
Keesler Field
Biloxi
U. S. Army
Jessie Caldwell
Ohio Produce Company
Florence
Ala
Robert Schmidt
Texas
Marvin Carter
Dayton
Ernest Carter
Audrey Saunders
Nurses Cadet Corps
Holzer Hospital
Robert Shaw
Frank Shaw
Capt. Shaw
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Columbus
Daniel Kelton
C. W. Rife
Lancaster
Adele Worman
J. Harley Bovie
Lewis C. Bean
Robert Mackenzie
Gallipolis
Frank Muenz
Newark
Wherle Stove Works
John Muenz
Lewis
Pittsburgh
J. R. Safford
Carrie G. Walker
James H. Smeltzer
Farewell Dinner for Mr and Mrs William Clines
A farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs William Clines of Gallipolis was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Welsh. The Clines former residents here now reside in Gallipolis. Mr Clines is a public relations official of the General Chemical Defense Corporation and will depart Monday for Seattle Washington. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bliss Charles Mr and Mrs T K Lyle Mr and Mrs Allen Low and Mr and Mrs G E Hauer. The couple received several gifts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleporta
William Clines
Gallipolis
J. H. Welsh
Clines
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Seattle
Wash
Bliss Charles
T. K. Lyle
Allen Low
G. E. Hauer
Grangers Meet at Rock Springs Grange Hall
Meigs County Grange officers and workers will gather at Rock Springs Grange Hall Monday evening January 31 at 8 30 EWT to plan the year s work and discuss activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Meigs County Grange Officers and Workers
Rock Springs
Kiwanis Club Dinner Hears Local Leaders Speak
Address Kiwanians C. O. Weissenburger president of Marietta Manufacturing and Ensign Chester A. Roush Jr were speakers at the Kiwanis Club dinner at Masonic Temple Thursday evening Weissenburger spoke on postwar planning for the area guest Dr Paul T Fields from Parkersburg attended as well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
C. O. Weissenburger
The
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Ensign Chester A
First Grade Teacher Mae Kelly in Critical at Holzer Hospital
Miss Mae Kelly a first grade teacher in Gallipolis and resident of Vinton remains in critical condition at Holzer Hospital. Her mother Mrs Cloud also a patient at the hospital is reported in good condition but had a restless night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mae Kelly
Vinton
Holzer Hospital
Cloud
Funeral held for Wheeler in Creston church
Funeral services for William Henry Wheeler, one of two victims in Thursday night highway accident, were held at Creston United Brethren Church at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. Arrangements for Vaughn Miller’s funeral were not yet completed Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. VA
William Henry Wheeler
Creston United Brethren Church
Vaughn Miller
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Burdette
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Dar
Chicago
Cincinnati Produce
Bees Wholesale
Central School
Middleport Social Notes
Mrs. Hartinger
Sewing
Daughters of America
Paul French
Howard Byers
Lewis Bumgardner
Huntington
Thurs
Ae J. H. Smith
Hazel van Cooney
Parkersburg
Postmaster Smith
R. W.ton
C. B. Cash
Albert Wolfe
Racine
James Simpson
Third Ave
Coar Bennett
Akron
Pauline
Charles Kitchen
Robert
Kenneth Williams
Pearl Williams
Harrisonville
Williams
Wahama
Meigs County
Laura Handley
Glouster
C. B. Smith
Jean McMaster
Dave
Sadie McElhinney
Silver Run
Gallia County
C. L. Shand
E. E. Justice
Upper River Road
Camp Beale
Camp Bowie
Gallipolis Social Notes
James Danner
Tommy Dean
Dean Davis
Michael
Wonga Kent
Danner
James O’brien
Fort Benning
Ray
Te Messenger
Auto Service
Repai
Brown's Garage
Richlang
Roy
Huffmay
Huffman Transportation
Maytag
Maytag Sales
West State St
Calis
Court St
Income Tax Service
J. E Bailey
R. F. Steph
E. Washington Street
Hoover
Union Street
Hotel
Csiesel
F. C. Stone
la Phone
D. M. Goddard
Cameron and van Dyke
Gen. Insurance
Real Estate Dia
Corsetiere
Fred Dial
Ollie
Luckett, Inc
Athens City
Senger
Hocking
Perry
Mason W. Va
Athens Messenger
W.M.C
Guville
Mr. Janth
Millfield, Ohio
R.D
Rawleigh
Imm
W. Moyamensing Ave
Philadelpia
Biieb
Ellen
Nellie
Horsford
Carl Ile Ford
Kyle
Clifford
F. Davis
Beazley McVey
C. L. Carsey
Memoriam
Frank Sands
Harris
Grangers
Stroud’s Run
Reppert
Bartlett
At- Tanjay'’s
West 20Th
BUICK
Studebaker
Mort McClelland
Trimble
Athens Junk Co
Buz Sawyer
By Roy Crane
Sweeney
Mage 5
Oman
Pia He Amet
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