Movie on Civil Defense Shown to Kiwanis Club in Gallipolis
The Kiwanis Club at the Lafayette Hotel heard Max Tawney present a film titled Modern Minute Men about civil defense in Ohio. Produced by Ohio Bell Telephone Co in cooperation with the civil defense department, it stressed practical safety like covering the face and neck and having water for fire protection amid fears of an atom bomb. It also explained warning methods via filter renters in Canton and Columbus and highlighted Operation Skywatch. The group discussed youth camp plans and sample products for the fair, with local donations aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kiwanis Club
Aeeting
Lafayette
Civil Defense
Ohio
Max Tawney
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Civil Defense Department
Canton
Columbus
Jim Porter
Collision Investigated Near Rio Grande on Route 35
A two car collision near Rio Grande on Route 35 was investigated by the Gallipolis Post of the State Highway Patrol at 9:30 pm. Cars driven by Willie Bryant 41 of Winston Salem NC and Hiram Lane 30 of Wichita Falls TX sideswiped. Lane’s car damaged slightly Bryant’s not damaged. Patrolmen also reported the arrest and fine of Paul D Waldron 30 of McArthur who was fined 10 dollars and costs by the mayor of Wellston for no mud flaps on his truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Rio Grande
Willie Bryant
Winston Salem
N. C
Hiram Lane
Wichita Falls
Texas
Lane
Bryant
Paul D. Waldron
McArthur
Wellston
Bladen Man Bound to Gallia County Jury
Clarence Manson Shafer of Bladen was bound over to the Gallia County grand jury after pleading innocent to non-support. He was released on a $1000 bond following arrest by the sheriff’s department at 10 am Wednesday. hearing held in the sheriff’s office yesterday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Clarence Manson Shafer
Bladen
Gallia County
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
Robert A. Queen
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Office
Two Ohio Journalists to Wed in Gallipolis Church
Engagement announced between Helen Jo Anne Frogale of Middletown and Robert M. Quayle of Franklin. The couple, both graduates of Ohio University in journalism, set September 7 as their wedding date at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis with Rev. Linson H. Stebbins officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Helen Jo Anne Frogale
Middletown
Robert M. Quayle
Franklin
P. Sterling Frogale
Miss Frogale
Mr. Quayle
Matson Quayle
Miamiville
Gallia Academy High School
Ohio University
Kappa Phi
National Church Sorority
Middletown Journal
Quayle
Terrace Park
Milford High School
Air Force
Germany
Sigma Delta Chi
The
Franklin Chronicle
Wed
Ding
Linson H. Stebbins
First Presbyterian Church
Infant Dies In Hospital In Kanawha County
William Everett Hoffman five day old son of William C and Mildred Harrison Hoffman of Kananga died at Holzer Hospital from intestinal obstruction after birth July 18. Survived by Betty Lou Owens half sister and both parents with grandparents William Harrison and Everett Hoffman. Burial planned at Pine Street Cemetery. funeral likely Saturday morning.
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Gallipolis
William Everett Hoffman
William C
Mildred Elizabeth Harrison Hoffman
Kananga
Holzer Hospital
Betty Lou Owens
William Harrison
Everett Hoffman
Chicago
Claud Miller
Pine Street
Driver Fined And Jailed In DUI Case In Gallipolis
Clarence W. Hatfield of Marietta, 32, arrested on a DUI charge, was fined 70 dollars and costs, sentenced to five days in county jail, and had license suspended six months by Municipal Judge William H. Janes. Frank Walker, 56, Marietta, fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Percy Bryant, 52, fined 90 dollars and costs, Tom Barwood, 35, fined 5 dollars and costs, Leon Roberts, 65, fined 10 dollars and costs. Robert F Reed of Columbus arrested for speeding, released on 25 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clarence W. Hatfield
Marietta
William H. Janes
Frank Walker
Janes
Percy Bryant
Tom Barwood
Leon Roberts
Robert F Reed
Columbus
Child Becomes Ill at Holzer Hospital Visit
Larry Baldwin two year old son of Deputy Sheriff James Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin fell ill and became discolored while with Sheriff George Ehman at his office. He was taken to Holzer Hospital about 8 p m and held overnight for a checkup, according to Deputy Baldwin.
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Gallipolis
Larry
James Baldwin
Holzer Hospital
George Ehman
Baldwin
Gallipolis Woman Files Divorce Suit in Common Pleas
Marie Cox of Gallipolis Route 1 sues Stanley Cox of the same route for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect. The couple married March 15, 1941 and have no children.
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Gallipolis
Marie Cox
Local Family News Highlights Sunday Visits and Birthdays
Irene Jackson hosted relatives including Leo Davidson and family at her home. Ralph Rogers of Hamden and Hiram Marks hosted guests while Pearl Moser celebrated an 80th birthday. William Mahaffey was treated at Holzer Hospital and Gay Mahaffey recently resigned from Athens. Herbert Williams of Perkinsburg and Doris Hayes of Gallipolis, both 21, noted.
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Irene Jackson
Leo Davidson
Wolfpen
Dailey Wood
William Mahaffey
Holzer Hospital
Gay Mahaffey
Athens
Ralph Rogers
Hamden
Hiram Marks
Pearl Moser
Men’s Camp Planned Tentatively in Gallipolis
Gallipolis plans a tentative weekend men’s camp for August 9 and 10. County agricultural agent William P. Smith says letters go to farmers and businessmen in several counties inviting participation. The camp would offer fellowship, tours, swimming, recreation, and other features with more details if enough responses are received.
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Gallipolis
William P. Smith
Smith
Gas Trucks To Be Tested In Gallia County
A county meter testing unit will operate August 11 through 15 at the Gallia County highway garage Route 35 near Gallipolis. Six oil companies own twelve distribution trucks slated for testing to verify service meters are accurate and customers pay for the correct amount of gasoline. County Auditor Charles Bodimer notes he oversees weights and measures for the county.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Charles Bodimer
W. D. Campbell
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Bodimer
Oil Company
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital notes
Listings show new births to multiple families including Mrs Far Cross at Racine and Mrs John Kirk at Point Pleasant. Admitted patients include Mrs Howard Garland Gallipolis Ferry and Capt J R Douglass Point Pleasant, with several others named.
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Far Cross
Racine
Daugh
John Kirk
Point Pleasant
Lorraine Wilcoxen
Winfield
W. Va
Howard Garland
Gallipolis
Ferry
Robert Miller
William M. Wicker
Henry Gothard
Harry Osler
Jackson
Earl Cross
J. R. Douglass
Donald Smith
Hartford
Bill Morrow
J. E. Lange
Kermit
W. V
Cecelia Louise Grimm
Henderson
William Wells
Thurman
Joe Wolfenbarger
Ewington
Elmer E. McManus
Wellston
Robert L. Phillips
Welston
J. Elmer Davis
Sandra Fisher
Howard Hoschar
James Hanson
Wiliam Palone
Ernest Lyons
Darrell Shahan
Baby
Archie Pierce
Ben Spencer
Thomas Clark
Albert Loeckner
River Traffic Report From Kanawha and Gallipolis Locks
Maritime bulletin lists boat movements on the Gallipolis Locks Kanawha River and district channels with vessels such as Manitou Ernestine Keely Louisiana Semet Shirley Cook Coast Guard Stevenson Castle Criss Ken na Hatfield Tampico Java Sea Indiana and gauges showing upper 17.8 lower 95 feet and Kanawha Falls at 0.43 feet rising all day.
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Gallipolis
Manitou
Ernestine
Keely
Louisiana
Semet
Kanawha River
Shirley
London
Cook
Winfield
Coast Guard
Stevenson
Castle Down
Criss
Kenna
Hatfield
Tampico
Java Sea
Indiana
Kanawha Falls
Suit Seeks 3629 From Collier Brothers in Pittsburgh
In Gallipolis a Common Pleas Court action seeks 3629 on a promissory note dated June 16 1952 to William Grant Wall of Gallipolis from Collier Brothers of Pittsburgh. The note carries 5 percent interest from issue date. A warrant of attorney allowed confession of judgment. Perry J Bailes is defendant’s attorney. judgment confessed for 3644 plus costs. Warren F Sheets represents the Colliers.
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Gallipolis
Common Pleas Court
William Grant Wall
Gallipella
Collier Brothers
Pittsburgh
Marjorie Rinehart
Perry J. Bailes
Warren F. Sheets
Collers
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Copeland
Arthur Ewing
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Firestone
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Firestone Caravan
Libby
Gilbert Shannon
Firestone Dealer
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Perkersburg
Doris Hayes
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