Hartford Tragedy As Sister Fatally Wounds Brother
Bonnie Tucker, nine, of Hartford, accidentally shoots her three year old brother Gary William Tucker while aiming at a supposed snake with a .22 rifle. Deputy Morri gan reports the bullet entered the abdomen and the boy died about 15 minutes later. Services planned at Tucker home and Oma Chanel Church with burial at Tucker Cemetery. The family, including Clyde 11 Glenn Allen 7 and Robert 5, mourns. Father works at the ordnance plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Bonnie
Tucker
Russell
Ice Birchfield Tucker
Hartford
Gary William Tucker
Naval
Toral Morrigan
H. D. Coyner
C. W. Petty
Foglesong Mortuary
Mason City
Oma Chanel Church
Grimms Landing
Union District
Arbuckle Creek
Clyde
Glenn Allen
Robert
Icie Birthfield
Wartford
Ordnance Works
Court Clerk Jones Saves County Money
Mason County court considers setting aside 100 dollars for clerical assistance for the year ending June 30 1945. Clerk Vernon Jones has spent only part of the previously approved funds and has never had a regular assistant in 16 years of service. Tax powers may question the need for a full year’s typist aid when temporary help is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vernon Jones
Mason County
West Virginia
Jones
James Toles Attacked By Dog In School Yard
James An drew Toles, son of Mr and Mrs Deal Toles, was bitten on the arm shoulder and back while playing in Langston School yard in Point Pleasant on Monday. He was treated by a local physician. The dog, said to have attacked a prior child, was placed on leash with a 15 day hold to test hydrophobia. The incident was brought to Mayor Krodei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James Andrew Toles
Deal Toles
Langston School
Toles
Krodei
Staats Will Retire as School Head
Point Pleasant news notes Delbert C. Staats retiring as superintendent after 18 years in Mason County school work. Staats previously taught in Jackson County, led Hannan High, then Wa hama High, and served as assistant superintendent before election to fill the unexpired county post. Unclear if he sought other roles. his name not listed in placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Simmons
Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Delbert C. Staats
Staats
Mason County
Jackson County
Milton
Cahell County
Hannan High School
Hannan High
Walden F. Roush
Former Mason Pastor Joins Detroit Episcopal College
The Rev William C Bowie rector of St Mark s Episcopal Church St Albans will become Assistant Dean of the Episcopal Cathedral in Detroit on Sept 15 He and his wife Anita Hite formerly of this place and their two sons will move Bowie came to Point Pleasant in 1930 and for ten years edited the local daily He resigned to attend Virginia Theological Seminary graduating two years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William C. Bowie
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Albans
Detroit
Anita Hite
Niace
Bowie
Virginia Theological Seminary
Ohio lawmakers sign veterans affairs bill in June
Representative Benjamin F Turner of Meigs County and Senator Albert L Daniels of Highland County coauthored a bill signed by Governor Frank J Lausche. The measure creates Commissioners of the State of Ohio for veterans affairs to procure and employ a seal for notaries public and handle oaths and instruments of writ. It becomes effective September 12 after signing on June 12.
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Ben
United States
H County
Frank J. Lausche
United Span
Disabled Cies
Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration American Veterans
American
Benjamin F. Turner
Meigs County
House
Albert L. Daniels
Highland County
Senate
Turner
American Legion, ‘and the
Disabled American Veterans
Ohio House of Representatives
Pomeroy Social Notes POMEROY-Announcement of marriage and events
Announcement states Miss Maxine Eskew and Mr. Robert Marcinko plan to wed at Sacred Heart Church, with Miss Leona Eskew attending. Also reports birth of Sharon Allis to Sgt. and Mrs. Walter H. Ketter in Asheville, NC, grandparent and great-grandmother names, and a flurry of local visitations, moves, and family notices from Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Maxine Eskew
Robert Marcinko
Long Bottom
Sacred Heart Church
Three Actions Filed In Mason Court
Three lawsuits were filed in Mason County Circuit Court. Leslie R. Hesson, Glenwood, sues Aetna Life Insurance for damages of 2500 tied to injuries in 1943 at the International Nickel Co plant in Huntington. his son was hospitalized at Holver Hospital. Frederick L. Newell of Beech Will sues for divorce from Reba Juanita Newell, alleging wilful abandonment. they married in 1927, separated in 1942, four children, seeking custody of three under 16. George D. Keener Jr. sues Tee Irene Keener for divorce. married September 1942, separated February 1944. they reside in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leslie R . Hesson
Glenwood
Aetnalife Insurance Co
Hesson
Surance Company
Umes
International Nickel Co. Jplant
Huntington
Holver Hospital
Frederick L. Newell
Beech ‘Will
Reba Juanita’ Newell
Chillienthe
Newell
George D Keener, Jr
Tee Irene Keener
Keeners
Keller Files Suit For Separation In Gallipolis
Robert L Keller sues Glenna Kerth Keller for divorce and custody of three minor children. He alleges neglectful home life and attempts to control family and business affairs. The Kellers, long-time Rio Grande grocers, married June 27, 1935 and now reside at Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert L Keller
Glenna Kerth Keller
W. A. Keller & Son, Grocers
Thurd and
Grape Street
Thahet
Kellers
Rio Grande
Parolee Lee Vessick Under Investigation In West Virginia
Ford Winters, a probation and parole officer in this district, came to investigate Lee Vessick, a parolee, who was sentenced to six months for carrying a weapon. Winters noted minor parole infractions but did not believe the board would revoke the sentence. Officials had shown leniency, and Vessick claimed he was moving the weapon for a relative. It was unclear if he had prior parole difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ford Winters
Ripley
Lee Vessick
Winters
Messick
Hieve
Messiak
Flag Pole Ceremony Planned in Point Pleasant
A town committee selects the flax pole site at the high school stadium for a July 31 celebration marking the new night lighting system funded by a $1,600 note. Events include football games, fireworks, and band music with dedicated committee chairs handling decorations tickets and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert H. Ferguson
F. W. Ingraham
Walden F. Roush
William A. Woolfitt
Athletic Association
A. Ferrell
A. E. Thomas
Charles L. Rechtle
John ©. Brown
Dr. R . Eschenaur
L. R. Gerdech
R. J. Heslop
B. W. Krodel
T. A. McMillin
R. J. Nelson
W. S. Selby
Homer 45
Smith
H. E Somerville
Delhert c Staats
Chamber of Commerce
P. A. Burt
Hend. Griff Durbin
Capt
Grover C. Hite
Pt Pleasant Personal Notices Highlight Local Movements
Howard Farren, director of industrial relations at the ordnance works, returns from Columbus on business. Mrs. Rachel Shields is treated at Homer Hospital after a visit by Earl H. Arnett who also brought home Mrs. Carl Canfield and infant. Nicky Krodel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krodel, undergoes weekend surgery at Holzer Hospital. Mrs A L Rossiter of Detroit visits Heslops and relatives. Mrs Richard M. Peek leaves for Erie to attend Miss Marjorie Morton and Ensign Robert Nichols wedding at Denison University.
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Howard Farren
The
Ordnance Works
Columbus
Rachel Shields
Second St
Homer Hospital
Earl H. Arnett
Carl Canfield
Country Chih
Nicky Krodel
Mavor
Walter Krodlel
Holzer Hospital
A .L. Rossiter
Detroit
Heslops
Richard M. Peek
Inday
Erie
Denison University
Marjorie Morton
Robert Nichols
Condition of Woman in Gallia Hospital Is Serious
Mrs Raymond Sheline of lower Second Avenue is in serious condition at Holzer Hospital after a poison draft. Police report indicate a personal crisis with intent to end her life amid domestic trouble. No definite details were available late Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Raymond
Sheline
Lower Second Avenue
Holzer Hosital
Gallipolis Personal Notes At Lancaster District Conference
Gallipolis residents attended the American Legion district conference in Lancaster Sunday afternoon where Ford Owry of Jackson was installed district commander. Visitors included Miss Virgie Smith and Mrs White of Huntington, guests of Mrs Dott Satins. Additional notes cover local moves, vacations and visits involving Mrs Garnet Miller, Mrs Bert Christy, Mrs Harry McQuire, Miss Jackie Steele, Miss Ruby Steele, Mrs Oreatha O'Brien, and Miss Mary Ann Hydell. Capt Dan Miller and wife welcomed their five month old granddaughter Lucinda Irene Miller during the trip home from Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lear
Darlene Leaper
Tillie Denney
Louis Marchi
Charles Huber
Tom Adams
Frank Lyons
American Legion
Lancaster
Ford Owry
Jackson
Virgie Smith
White
Huntington
Dott Satins
Garnet Miller
Worthington
Bert Christy
Harry McQuire
Fportsmouth
Robert
Jackie Steele
Logan
W. Va
Ruby Steele
Oreatha O’brien
W. Wv. O. Plant
Mary Ann Hydell
Chillicothe
John Suppance
Stanley Lanier
Halle Martin Muller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington, D. C
Lucinda Irene Miller
Dan Miller
Helen Wheeler
Mildred Nibert air tours Northern Italy sights
Sgt Mildred Nibert of the WAC took part in an air tour of Northern Italy with the Fifth Army Headquarters. The 69th Headquarters WAC Platoon member has been overseas two years and viewed Venice Bologna Florence Pisa Leghorn Genoa and Milan from the air. She has earned a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service with the Fifth Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mildred Nibert
WAC
Italy
Fifth Army
I Nibert
Venice
Bologna
Florence
Pisa
Leghorn
Genoa
Milan
Miss Nibert
Ann Nibert
Serend Ave
This City
King Brothers Released From Gallia County Jail
Gallipolis Ohio Common Pleas Judge Lewis C Warden ordered the release of two brothers from the Gallia County jail Elmer King and Lee King Elmer was returned to Mansfield reform atory for one to 25 years on a probation violation Lee received 30 days and was released with reduced bond to enable work but bound over to grand jury on non support charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas
Lewis C. Warden
Gallia County
King Brothers
Elmer
Tater
Mansfield Reformatory
Lee
Prand
Employ Two Aides POINT PLEASANT
Two office assistants were employed by the board of education. Miss Ethel Durst of Leon, a Senior High School graduate, was hired for the year. Miss Clara Lucille Roush of Mason City received temporary employment. Miss Margraret Leckie, assistant state superintendent, visited the office with Superintendent Steenbergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Ethel Durst
Leon
Clara
Lucille Roush
Mason City
Margraret Leckie
Steenbergen i
Hattie Brading Dies in Gallipolis Tenn
Mrs. Hattie Bailey Brading 79 longtime Gallipolis resident died Monday night in Johnson City Tennessee after a long illness. She married J E Brading April 21 1942 and was previously married to William Vicars a noted WV newspaper man. Survived by son Cherrington Vicars of Des Moines Iowa and cousin Ming Janet Bailey. Interment in Johnson City with limited funeral details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hattie Bailey Brading
Johnson City
Tenn
J. E. Brading
Iowa
Five Released From Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis reports show five patients discharged from Holzer Hospital on Tuesday including Mrs. M. L. Donnaly of Hamden sister of Mrs. Margaret B. McCormick Mrs. Hubert Fulton of Cheshire Mrs. Victor Whipple of Pomeroy Elizabeth Claar of Jackson and Mrs. Ogden Stevens of Gallipolis Ferry. New patients include O. E. Vollenweider of McArthur surgical James Haskins 14 Crown City John Phillips 43 County Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles admitted Monday for emergency surgery and in good condition Tuesday morning Mrs. Morton Stanley of Pt. Pleasant admitted for surgery Clyde Brown 38 of Pomeroy admitted Monday afternoon a medical patient in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
M. L. Donnaly
Morton Stanley
Fleasant
Clyde Brown
Pomeroy
POMEROY BIRTH ANNOUNCED IN COLUMBUS HOSPITAL
Mr and Mrs Livya Morris announce the birth of a son on July 20 at Grant Hospital Columbus The infant weighed 7 lbs 2 oz Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Bailey London Ohio Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William L Russell Lincoln Hill and Mr Morris is stationed with the armed forces in Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Livya
Morris
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Homer Bailey
London
Ohio
William L. Russell
Lincoln Hil
Mr. Morris
Armed Forces
Washington, D. c
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Barrymore
Barry Fitzgerald
Jane Dupre
Jane Ratt
David Hempstead
Clifford Qoets
Vinten
Clifford Colts
Brandwenes
Pomeroy Social Notes
Sharon Allis
Walter H. Ketter
Asheville
Sgt Ketter
Bertha Staker
Pomero
Terrence Allis
Margaret Reinhart
Athens
Frank Reinhart
Howard Pond
Sgt
Howard Pond, Jr
Bradbury
Dayton
Wayne
John H. Cuckler
Hubert
Main St
Bill Brown
Roe G. Brown
Rutland
Perry Brown
Elza Michael
J. A
Henry Eichinger
Edgar Hartung
Edgar
Marlene
Donald 'van Meter
Chester
Alfred Biggs
Syracuse
James Smith
Martha Waterson
Flhetfeld
Rell
Farene Dunn
John VI Dunn
Millersburg
Fred Guth
Lena
Katie Cath Alston
Traces Vita
College of Newtwiry
Ohio State University
Keller
Gallia Hospital
Raymond Sheline
Gallia
Tad's Bar
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
ASM
Meigs
Hedy Lamarr
George Brent
Paul Lukas
Albert Dekker
Middleport
Cary Grant
Ethel Barrymore
Dane Wyatt
Two Jima
Ibendvue
Triple Bit
Hidden Valley
Bill Elliott
Gabby Hayes
Dangerous Passage
Robert Lowery
Phylis Brooke Jack LaRue
the Black Arrow
Hattie Brading
Tennessee
C. D. Shafer Co
Nature Faust
Carter
Sc Oo
James H. Wilson
Nelsonville Citizens Bank Bldg
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