Point Pleasant Ministerial Group Plans Relief Food Drive
Point Pleasant Ministerial Association launches a relief food collection to aid war torn countries. On Sunday afternoon June 23 a churchwide drive will ask each contributor to give what they can. The Rev. president will coordinate with a packing concern to forward Mason County donations to offset famine.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Ministerial Association
Smoken Courtries
Mason
Atlantic
Pacific
Joseph Buffington
Retail Merchants Association
Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department
Ross N. Filson
State Amusement Co
Colections
West Virginia Theater Association
Filson
Senator Says Confusion Results From Red Tape
Tom Sweeney, candidate for the Republican nomination for U S Senator, decries red tape as tangled and imported, arguing it threatens American life and ports. The drive includes church collections and business donations, with West Virginia theater groups weighing limits on collections while supporters pledge food cases and public talks.
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Point Pleasant
Tom Sweeney
Republcan
U. S
Sweeney
Carl Byrd 63 Dies at Home Parkersburg Rites Set
Carl William Byrd a former Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee and wartime ordinance inspector died at his Main Street home. Rites will be held in Parkersburg at 2 p m Thursday with Holly O Shamblin pastor Trinity Methodist Church presiding. He is survived by his widow Lena Scot and three children including Mrs Lester Lewis Mrs Turner Stephens and Merlin E Byrd.
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Point Pleasant
Carl William Byrd
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Main St
Parkersburg
Holly O. Shamblin
Trinity Methodist Church
Byrd
Minor
Amelia Byrd
Lena Scot
Lester Lewis
Turner Stephens
Merlin E. Byrd
Charleston
River Steamer Gordon C Greene to visit Point Pleasant
The Str Gordon C Greene will dock at Fourth St wharf on July 4 and stay several hours. Capt Robert Hestop chairs the river events committee for Point Pleasant Independence Day celebration. The boat will carry tourist passengers under Capt Tom Greene and Capt Mary Greene. Local committee members Miles Durst Wilbur Mallette and Bob Wells organized amateur outboard motor racing and other events.
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Point Pleasant
Gordon C. Greene
Fourth St
Robert Hestop
Shes
Tom’ Greene
Mary Greene
Miles Durst
Wilbur Mallette
Bob Wells
Grover C. Hile
R. H. Ferguson
Port of
Six Magisterial Districts Form Committees for Highway Aid
Six magisterial districts name committees to advise the county committee on rural highway improvements. Members include district chairmen and local officials from Beech, Livingston, Gallipolis, Applegate and points like Point Pleasant. The coordinating body will meet to recommend improvements to state officials, marking a shift since 1933.
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Point Pleasant
W. Thorniley
Img Nehicle
Raymond Vanselieous
T. F. Meadows
Beech AL. Livingston
Cistle Woran
South Side
Jann Blain
Gallipolis Fe
Robinson Isthi Howard
Hollie Carder
Otis Rure
Scott McDaniel
H. Berkley
Poin
Pleasant Route Land
P McCox
Raylone
Clenddent
Karl Metr O Hogsert
W. Wallace
R Sell Selny
Appie Grove
F Ducan
Gallipolis
Ferry
Robert Plant Han
Pliny
Lewis A. Morrison
Howard Ton Mil Deweese
Lucian Staats
Cromlex
Point Pleasener
F. B. Lieving
Lewis
Earl Henry
C. W. Kwan
Wayvion Floyd Kartford
Difford
Mason City
Graham Dince C. Blessing
Ray Oris Bumgarner
John S. Ravier
Howard Brush
Letart
Mistrict County
Izeas
Commission
Charleston
Pt Pleasant Personal News Highlights
M A Cunningham spent Monday with West Virginia relatives en route home with Mrs Holly Simmons of Viand Street. The Cunninghams were joined by Miss Mary Lou Casta of Spencer. Gail Faires joined the Jack Johnsons and John Shawkeys on a week long vacation at Watoga State Park. Miss Jean Rice, Mrs Kathleen Dyer, Mr Ellis Overholt and Mr Whoodell Burdette spent a weekend at Miss Rice's Williamson home.
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M. A. Cunningham
Holly Simmons
Viand St
West Virginia
Cunningham
Cunninghams
Mary Lou Casta
Spencer, R
Gail Faires
Jack Johnsons
John Shawkeys
Watoga State Park
Jean Rice
Kathleen Dyer
Ellis Overholt
Whoodell Burdetta
Miss Rice
Williamson
Driver Arrested Fined After Collision in Gallipolis
Gallipolis state troopers report an evening collision at Eureka as Earl H. Lehew 55 of the B and B Hotel Gallipolis drove from a filling station into Stanley T. Watts 40 of Crown City. Watts car sustained considerable damage and Lehew was arrested for failure to yield and fined 510 plus costs in Judge Jones municipal court.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Eureka
Earl H. Lehew
B. and B
Stanley T. Watts
Crown City
Lehew
Divorce suits listed in circuit court yesterday
Cruelty alleged by Edith Fox in a suit against Ray Fox after a brief marriage and separation. They live in Clifton. Farley sues J F Farles, married in 1937 and separated this month, residing at Gallipolis Ferry. No children are involved.
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Point Pleasant
Eircuit
Edith Fox
Ray Fox
Clifton
Tallahassee
Farley
J. i. Farles
Gallipolis Ferry
Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallia County Probate Court
Marriage licenses were issued Tuesday in Gallia County Probate Court to M F Mitchell 62 a railroader Huntington West Virginia and Maude Mae Powers 46 of Gallipolis and Eugene F Pliv maie 29 a farmer Gallipolis and Nancy J Bear 26 a teacher Gallipolis
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Gali.tpolis
Gallia County
M. F. Mitchell
Huntington
W.va
Maude Mae Powers
Gallipolis
Eugene F. Plivmaie
Nancy J. Bear
Leaves for Meeting GALLIPOLIS-Forrest A Brown event headline
Gotha County agricultural extension Agent Forrest A Brown travels toward Wooster to join a three day Southeastern Ohio county agents session at the State Agricultural Experiment Farm starting Thursday through Saturday.
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Gallipolis
Forrest
Brown
Gotha County
Wooster
Ohio
State Agricultural Experiment Farm
Frank St. Stiffler Brought Back by Gallia Deputies
Gallia County deputy sheriffs traveled to Jackson Tuesday evening and returned with Frank St. Stiffler who had been in custody there. Police Chief Chester Leaper reported Tuesday evening.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Jackson
Frank St. Stiffler
Chester Leaper
Hatfield man placed on probation for non support plea
Robert W. Hatfield pleaded guilty to a non support indictment and was sentenced to three years probation. He must pay Villa Hatfield 23 dollars weekly to support several minor children.
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Galictpolis
Robert W. Hatfield
Villa Hatfield
Mnor
Patrolman Speaker Warns on Highway Safety at Rotary Dinner
Gallia State Police Cpl. Harrison spoke on highway safety before Rotary Club members during their Tuesday dinner at Island View Inn in Callipolis.
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Callipolis
Cpl. Harrison
Gallipolis
Rotary Club
Island View Inn
Enlistment Announced for Victor Park Jr in Army Air Forces
Victor Park Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Victor Park of Vernon Avenue, has joined the Army Air Forces photographic branch for three years. He left Monday for induction.
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Point Pleasant
Victor Park, Jr
Victor Park
Vernon Ave
Army Air Forces
Divorce Granted for Gallia County Parents of Seven
In Gallia County Ras mond Saxton and Adanthi Saxton were granted a divorce filed June 2, 1843, after testimony accusing neglect of children and failure to maintain the home. the agreement, reached amicably, ends their marriage first sealed February 25, 1923. Judge Collier presided after prior legal conflict with Judge Warden.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Rasmond
Saxton
Adanthi
Pea
Tei
Counle
Collier
Ironton
Warden
Galiia County
Realty Transfers Of Gallia County in Gallia County
Gallia County records list transfers in Gallipolis and townships. From Roada Fouter to Alta Rucker by will. Merri B. and Marc E. Ribert to Edgar and Ethel Spellman. Sibleys in Ohio Township. Maggie Sibley to Clarence Sibley. Earl Phillips to Lowell and Wealthy Green. Ralph Albright to Woodrime A. Carrie Fleure to Jesse P. and Emma Woodward. Grace Frederick to Sir Gladys Frederick. Gailipy Savings and Loan to Sarah E. Ratcliff. Chesire Pope acreage listed.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Roada Fouter
Alta Rucker
Will
Gunoan
Merri B
Marc E. Riblert
Edgar
Ethel Spellman
Addison
Clarence Sibley
Roy
Daisy Sibley
Ohio Township
Maggie Sibley
Earl Phillips
Lowell
Wealthy Green
Ralph Albright
Woodrime
Walnut Township
Carrie Fleure
Jesse P
Emma Woodward
Hiram Pankes
G. Guynan
Grace Frederick
Gladys Frederick
Gan Township
Gailipy Savings and Loan Company
Sarah E. Ratcliff
Cheshire
Pope
Two Men Fined in Fighting Charges in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis two men, Lester and Athat Rayburn, were fined 14 dollars and costs after being arraigned in municipal court for fighting at a Portsmouth Avenue address Monday evening. The fines were paid. Fay Rose, charged with drunken and disorderly conduct, was sent to the municipal jail pending payment of a 20 dollar fine. Tony Burdette, charged with intoxication, agreed to pay 35 and by Friday. Wesley Jason, booked on a similar charge, paid 10 on Tuesday evening. Police Chief Chester Leaper reported.
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Gallipolis
Lester
Athat Rayburn
Portsmouth Ave
Fay Rose
Tony Burdette
Wesley Jason
Chester Leaper
Hospital Notes Gallipolis Admissions
Rosa Thomas Thurman admitted to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis on Tuesday. Also admitted Monday were Cora McGhee Vinton Deiares Jones Jackson H B Biffle Point Pleasant Henrietta Singer Gallipolis Bruce Wranger Cheshire James Lodgers Gallipolis and Carl Nibert Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Rosa Thomas
Thurman
Holzer Hospital
Cora McGhee
Vinton
Deiares Jones
Jackson
H. B. Biffle
Point Pleasant
Henrietta Singer
Gallipoli
Bruce Wranger
Cheshire
James Lodgers
Carl Nibert
Thermometers Record 93 Degree Readings
Gallipolis area sees 93 degree readings amid hot weather. Relief comes with a drop in humidity as a cold front nears the Ohio River region. Weather officials caution residents to stay hydrated and avoid peak sun hours.
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Ohio R
Gallii
School Repairs Underway at Washington Elementary and Gallia Academy High
Plaster work completed at Washington Elementary School while plastering continues in a room of the old building. Repairs planned at Gallia Academy High School. Mr Whaten of Pt Pleasant handles plastering. New roofing with cold asphalt being applied due to past leaks and limited material. Summer work awaits state rehabilitation funds.
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Eliing
Gallia Academy High School
Whaten
Pt. Pleasant
Washington
Gallia County approves extensive road repair material
Gallia County Commissioners allocated limestone and gravel for Green Township roads including Patriot Northup Pleasant Hill School and other routes, with trustees paying hauling and spreading. Additional limestone for John W Evans Pyles Hannan Trace and other roads approved. A $4000 allotment funds county engineer work on maintenance and bridges. next meeting July 1.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Green Township
Patriot-Northup
Pleasant Hill
Preston Vanco
Fairfield Church
Pitchford
Northup-Yellow Town
Boster
Haskins
Johnson
Addison Township
Georges Creek
Walter Lanes
White Hollow Road
Pyles Road
Hannan Trace
John W. Evans
Saunders Road
Boggs Lincol
Sand Fork Peniel
Warnut Township
Swan ‘Creek
Davis Roads
Ohio Township
Stewart
Higgins Quits As Captain In Guard
Supt Edwin E Higgins resigns as captain of the Gallipolis Ohio State Guard effective July 1. Ben R Evans, current second lieutenant, is named probable successor. The unit plans a six month program, prepares for Camp Perry encampment August 14 15, and seeks ten new members at Court Street HQ. Radio operators Wetherholt and Jackson take government tests July 14 in Columbus. Col William H Schneider of Marietta visits. Tommy Cundiff released on appeal bond after peace warrant conviction in Mason County jail.
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Gallipolis
Edwin E. Higgins
Ohio State Guard
Ben R. Evans
Camp Perry
Court St
Jack Champer
Kerr Gooch
Gaspolis Company
Greenwood
Columbus
Douglas Wetherholt
Robert Jackson
William H. Schneider
Marietta
Peterson's Ointment promised relief for piles
Ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast and cooling remedy for piles with a 40 year track record, claiming prompt itching relief. It sells 35 cent boxes and 60 cent tubes with applicator, offering money back if not satisfied.
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Peterson
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