Gallia Guardsmen Prepare For Weeklong Camp Light Drill
Gallia County unit of Company 1 Ghia State Guard departs for Camp Light near Za Jesk for a week of intensive training. Captain Craig D. Slagle leads 60 guardsmen with moves from motor drills to chemical defense. The regiment then moves to Camp Perry for large scale maneuvers with rifles and submachine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ghia State Guard
Sunda
Camp Light
Slagle
Camp Perry
Fremont
Toledo
Donald F. Pancaasi
Ohio State Guard
Gallipolis’ Company
Craig D. Slagle
Edwin E. Higgins
Morris Haskins
Robert J. Rannells
Ben R. Evans
Howard S. Hardway
James W. Wetherholt
Frank A. Danner
James E. Morrison
Charles A. Nuckles
Willard L. Thomas
D. Dennis Wallace
Richard E. Carter
William L. Kemper
Robert L. Mackenzie
Augustus M. Steele
James C. Steele
James C. Stewart
Shelby F. Roberts
Kenneth J. Coder
Jacob I. Frazier
Carlton PD
Gallimore
Lowell V. Johnson
Ralph J. Jones
Lewis
Miller
Walter P. Planta
Don Ix. Robinson
Lonnie Safford
Ralph Saunders
James L. Shaver
Raymond L. Wills
Loren W. Blazer
Olhio Burdette, Jr
Paul Butler
Robert L. Condee
John H. Cooner
Rehard N. Cray
Robert L. de Lille
John A. Epling
Farmers Work Too Save Unusual Wheat Crops
Farmers in the region strive to salvage unusual wheat crops as eleven workers and several machines operate from New Haven to Letart. John Kaylor leads efforts, with Harald Fre Robert Hoffman Everett Laudernilt Sat Stauen and Edgar Tivush among those assisting Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Kaylor
Acore
Ben Hoffman
Seffman
Kaylor
New Haven
Letart
Harald Fre
Robert Hoffman
Everett Laudernilt
Sat Stauen
Edgar Tivush
Mason Cry
Omy
Neler
Mane
Apple Grove News Notes
Fragmented local notes list residents and events at Mrs Howe’s home and a church gathering. Names include Sharonars, Mrs. Shan, Sid Co, Mr. Co, Don, Althea Has, Spence, Kathryn Sharprack, Ru Wayman, and guests at a Wednesday Racine gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goerss
Sharonars
Howe
Robert Shan
Sid Co
Don
Althea Haserd Trether
Spencean
Kathryn Sharprack
Ru Wayman
Baseball Plans Being Worked Out for City
City schools superintendent E. E. Higgins announced plans for a softball diamond at Memorial Playground will be worked out next week. Players will be allowed use of the field for the summer and Major Oliver G. Lyle has volunteered as recreational director for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio State Guard
E. E. Higgins
Memorial Playground
Oliver G. Lyle
Gallipolis Personal News Highlights of Local Visitors
Gallipolis residents host returning service members and relatives on furloughs and visits. Pebert Morgan, student in Louisville V-12 program, visits parents after stops in Pennsylvania. Emory Thomas, home on thirty day furlough with aunt Elizabeth Roush and uncle BD. W. Thomas. Jack Wagner, 24 day furlough from Portsmouth, rejoined by grandparents Reeves and aunt Haner. he earned 54 missions and the Distinguished Flying Cross in the Philippines. John and Harry Gwinn visit from Port Huron after marriage. Douglas Wetherhalt to spend summer at Greenbrier Military School camp near Lewisburg WV with father driving him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pebert Morgan
Dental College
Louisville
John Morgan
Pennsylvania
Gallipolis
Emory Thomas
Elizabeth Roush
W. Thomas
Jack Wagner
F. W. Reeves
Addison
John Haner
Jack
Clarence Wagner
Portsmouth
Philippines
Army Air Forces
John Gwinn
Port Huron
Mich
Harry Gwinn
Douglas Wetherhalt
Harold W. Wetherhalt
Lewisburg
W. Va
Greenbrier Military School
Appreciation Letter From Visiting Troop To Gallipolis Community
Gallipolis merchants and Chamber of Commerce receive a letter from Lieut Laurence C Decker praising the hospitality shown during the Here s Your Infantry show at Gallia Academy High School. The officer credits advance planning and community effort for a successful visit aiding Seventh War Loan bond sales and expresses deep gratitude from his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Paul G. Jarvis
Merchants’ Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Fire in Vickers Home Causes $200 Damage
Fire at the home of Clarence Vickers on River Front near the shipyard caused about $200 in damage. Fireman Carl Smith led the response Sunday morning with assistance from Wenner and others.
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Vickers
Point Pleasant
San
Carl Smith
Clarence
Oshipyard
Wither Mo Smitho
Wenner
Cas
Ineime
Brown Heads Red Cross In Gallia
M Harold Brown was elected Gallia County Red Cross chairman at the annual meeting held at Grace Methodist Church. He succeeds E E Higgins who will relinquish the office after two terms. Higgins reported quotas met across departments with strong Home Service impact aiding 270 furlough extensions and government benefits for 144 service members. Disaster work cited March flood relief at local schools and homes, plus 100 Army cats obtained from Fort Benjamin Harrison for emergency use. Officers elected include L L Lovell vice chairman Ben Evins treasurer Mrs Joe Moch secretary and Miss Hayward executive secretary.
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Gallipolis
M. Harold Brown
Gallia County
Home Service
Catherine Hayward
Home Service Department
Lincoln School
Gallia Academy
Kananga
Addison
Fort Benjamin Garrison
Ind
Ben R. Evans
Red Cross
W. Pres Beall
Elizabeth Carnes Barrett
England
U S
Brown
Gre
L. L. Lovell
Ben Evins
Joe Moch
Pleasant-area social notes show many regional visits
Pt. Pleasant community detours reveal Mr and Mrs Jay Keister of Ashton and other families visiting in town. Residents plan trips to Huntington and Columbus, while local workers like Otis Lewis expand into Kanauga real estate. Multiple visitors from Charleston Coolville and Gallipolis attend events, with service members and relatives gathering at churches and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Keister
Ashton
William L. Waot
Billy
Park Drive
Huntington
Jasper Meadors
Woot
Otis Lewis
Kanauga
Lewis
Ohio
Ryer
Robinson
R. R. Crislin
Coolville, Co
Ford Cunningham
Charleston
S. A. Simmons
Edwin M. Brown
U.S. A
Washington
Brown
Waller A. Windsor
Jacqueline
Roger Cleveland
Talia and
Frank
Frank T. Cady
Episcopal
Z. G. F. Johnson
Gallipolis
Capt Wedge Sets Air Line Speed Records
Capt. Wedge formerly of Point Pleasant set speed records for National Airlines. He flew New York to Miami in 5 hours 39 minutes with stops. He later posted 42 minutes and then 36 minutes for Key West to Miami routes, the last a 36 minute record. He survived a near world speed attempt after a 40 hour alert flight and a crash in a cornfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
SM. C
Steve) Wedge
Paul D. Wedge
New York
Miami
Fla
Stonovers
Philadelphia
Washington
Richmond
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Tampa
Key West
Floorida
National Airlines
Wedge
Jack Isbell
Isbell
Meachem Field
Couhine
Poin Pleasant
Columbus
Wedce
Gallinohis
Licensed To Marry in Gallia County
Gallia County probate records show recent marriage licenses issued to several couples. Names include John Beaty and Goldie Whiston. Ru Mer Clain and Ernestine Nelson. and Earl Strickline and Dorothy Rathburn, with ages and residences listed.
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Gallipolis
John Beaty
Akron
Goldie Whiston
Mer Clain
Hummeton
True
Frnestine Nelson
Earl R. Strickline
Ter
Laurateure
Dorothy Rathburn
Bidwell
Sues for Divorce in Gallipolis Proceedings
Edith S. Johnson files for divorce from Leroy M. Johnson in Gallia County court accusing gross neglect as the grounds for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Leroy M. Johnson
Edith S. Johnson
City Council backs Mason Health Center in place of county
CITY PLEASANT Mason County Health Center receives city support after county court declines further annual funding. Councilman C H Quillin reports ongoing rent coverage and added aid. council prepares to organize for new term with half holdovers, names expected for night officer post.
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Point Pleasant
City Coun
Mason County Health Center
C. H. Quillin
Frank Miller
Howard Brewer
H. Quillin
W. G. Durst
Dr. E. McElresh
Claude Cheesebrew
Fyerett Tatton
Charles OL. Batchtle
Densel Turst
Howard Killingsworth
Qui FE. Noble
Real Estate Transactions Reported In Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Hesser notes three notable deals including Mrs. Eben Markley selling Viand Street property to Ashland Oil and Refining Co. in a site near a filling station with plans to expand once tolls end and Route 17 opens. Also G. Fisher and wife sell Mason City residence to Alexander Hart and wife. John Kinnaird sells a 100 acre farm in Clendenin District 19. Mrs. Malinda A. Wansh seeks rural home for family away from traffic while husband serves in the military.
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Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Hesser
Eben Markley
Ashland Oil and Pefining Co
Viand St
Second Third Sts
Alacy
Vland
Second
Shadis Bridge
Charleston
G. Fisher
Mason City
Alexander Hart
New Albany
Ind
Fishers
Hart
J. John Kinnaird
Clendenin
Malinda A. Wansh
West Columbia
British Farm Air Force To Fight Japanese
The Aeroplane magazine reports a new British air force has been formed for dispatch against Japan. The Air Ministry declined to comment.
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British Farm Air Force
London
Aeroplane
Air Ministry
Mason District Plans July 4 Bridge Celebration
Mason County readies a July 4 celebration for the Sha die Bridge freeing event. Activities include a Main Street parade led by Boy Scouts, ribbon cutting, speeches by John E. Amos, a band concert on the courthouse lawn, dancing on Fourth Street, a finale firework display, and free lunches for visitors.
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Point Pleasant
Shadie Bridge
Main St
First St
Kanawha River
Tae-Endie-Wei Park
John E. Amos
House of Delegates
Courthouse Lawn
Fourth St
School Board To Meet This Evening
The board of education will meet at 7 30 o clock Monday evening. Members include L L Caldwell E H Burdette and Co C Blessing holdovers Otis Young and Hugh Curry new members. Before voting on the superintendent a president is expected to be chosen. Caldwell has served as president the past two years.
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Point Pleasant
Board of Education
L. L. Caldwell
E. H. Burdette
Co. C. Blessing
Otis Young
Hugh Curry
Caldwell
Rev Bush Assumes New Duty as Church Pastor
Mr. Monroe Bush began his work as pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant. The 11 o'clock service drew a large congregation and comments from attendees indicate favorable start as he recently completed studies at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond Virginia and arrived after a vacation in Louisville Kentucky. The local church had been without a pastor for a year.
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Point Pleasant
Monroe Bush
Presbyterian Church
Mary Louise Lewis Dies After Ten Day Illness
Mrs. Mary Louise Lewis of Point Pleasant died at Holzer Hospital after a ten day illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM from Christan Union Church, with Rev. Peels officiating, burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter Geraldine Reynolds and three sons William Rhoades Paul and Frederick Rhoades, plus a brother Floyd Taylor.
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Point Pleasant
Mary Louise Lewis
John Lewis
Buffalo
Holzer Hospital
Arnell Mortuary
William Pheades
Monroe Ave
Christan Union
J. P.eels
Odd Fellows
Mason City
Lewis
John W
Maude Lepert Taylor
Geraldine Reynolds
William, Rhoades
Paul
Frederick Rhoades
Floyd Taylor
Let Christ Chr
Vian Union Church
McCord Funeral Held in Pt. Pleasant
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie McCord were held at Franklin Funeral Home with Rev. A H Perkins presiding. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Cunningham of Los Angeles and several relatives from Columbus Grove City Athens New Haven and Grove City Ohio.
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Point Pleasant
Nannie McCord
Los Angeles
Franklin Funeral Home
A. H. Perkins
Wharse
R. J. Heslop
W. W. Riley
Frank H. Roush
Ross Filson
Ben Franklin
McCord
Willam Cunningham
Claude Weimer
Aliceer
John T. Corrodi
Paulne Smith
Columbus
S. Frank Gullim
Athens
Ariin F. Barbee
Grove City
Willard Roush
New Haven
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Mason
Two divorce actions were entered Saturday in Mason client court. Mary Ruth Keeton of Mason sues Albert Ray Keaton for cruelty alleging marriage on December 1 1944 and separation May 2. A second suit by J C Welds for divorce from Katherine Shields cites cruelty and a late marriage followed by separation.
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Ped Point Pleasant
Mary Ruth Keeton
Mason
Albert Ray Keaton
J. C. Welds
Katherine Shields
Six Are Arrested At End of Week In Point Pleasant
Six persons were arrested for intoxication at week’s end in Point Pleasant. Fred Underwood of Glenwood was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Willard Hesson and jailed. Also taken in were J A Casey Henderson Carl Hill Bilk Pearson local residents and Harold Neal of Gallipolis. State trooper Cowner and Sgt Thomas aided Sheriff Hesson and local police Chief Jiiden and Patrolman Yeager in the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Fred Underwood
Glenwood
Willard Hesson
J. A Casey
Henderson
Carl Hill
Bilk Pearson
Harold Neal
Gallipolis
Sgt
Thomas
Cowner
State Police
Hesson
Jiiden
Yeager
War Mothers Club To Meet Thursday Night
War Mothers Club members will hold a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday July 3 at 8 oclock in the Brown Building on upper Main Street outside the main gate of the Marietta Plant in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Wat Mothers Club
Brown
Upper
Main St
Marietta
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Devers
Geadnor- Tevers
Stowell
Sima Reovar Buckner
Joseph
Betty Poline
Helen Poling
Peter Chula
Dauchters
Sandra
Lanne
C. Somerville
Tomer- Smith
Speares
Haure
Peek
Char Easton
Ughter
Silvan
Ona
James H. Wilson
Nelsonville
Citizens Bank
Bidg
Logan
S. Mulberry Sr
Okinawa
Capt. Wedge
City Council
Mason Health Center
Delta
Piper
Nye Chevrolet
Fayette Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
Mason District
Bush
M. L. Lewis
War Mothers Club
Berlov
Berlon
Direc
Zenners
Floor
Rens Pepsi-Cola Company
Longland
N. V
Boettler
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
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