New Teacher Appointed for Gallipolis Vacancy
Miss Margaret Fast Pollock was named to fill a Gallipolis elementary school vacancy for grade 3 at a special board meeting. A Charleston High School graduate, she studied at Convoy College Extension and earned elementary education credentials from Harvey College Barbo da in 1941. Pollock previously taught first and second grade at Peirce Springs School in Springs, West Virginia, and taught second grade at Dayton Se.
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Gallipolis
Margaret Fast Pollock
First Ave
Gallipolis Board of Education
Charleston
W. Va
Springs
Dayton Se
Gallia County School Board Hears Staffing and Facility Proposals
The Gallia Academy High School board discussed a revised class schedule with 60 minute periods and integrated study hall changes. They considered adding staff for boys’ physical education, moving a projector from Gallia Academy to Lincoln Elementary, and approved new textbooks. The meeting addressed bids for painting and chalking school buildings and potential extra bleachers from surplus military property. The session adjourned to July 1.
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Dayton
Ind
Oakland
Smithers
Puoi Sipoois
Evins
Ussier
Paige
Wular Untis
Es Ata
Siih
Ghia
Smiley
Athiatic
Halderman
Baard
Gallia Academy
Lincoln
Mer. Higgins
Gallia Soldier and Marine Receive Honorable Discharges
Gallia County servicemen John P D Take Jr from Gallipolis Route 1 and George G Meade of Md both earned honorable discharges. Take served in the Army since July 1944, fought in Ardennes and Rhineland, wounded in Rhineland, and received the Purple Heart. Meade enlisted June 1943 at Charleston WV, served in the Pacific including the occupation of Japan, and departed as a private first class.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
John PD. Take
Haskins
Marine Corps
Gt. Lakes
Charleston
W. Va
Pacific
Japan
Seventeen Enrolled For Swimming Lessons At Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports seventeen swimming students aged to 20 signed up Tuesday for a three week series of lessons at the city pool. Cherry O'Brien leads the instruction with Maude O'Brien and Don Robinson assisting, while M Jean Ecker handles fees and locker checks. Enrollment remains open through Miss O'Brien. A junior life saving class is planned after the course ends with a senior class tentative.
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Gallipolis
Cherry O'Brien
Gallipol
Miss O'Brien
Aliss Maude O'Brien
Don Robinson
Jean Ecker
Real Estate Transfers in Gallia County
Gallia County records show on Monday Ray and Mary Broyles transferring 43 acres in Gallipolis to James Emmons Danner. Ed Swick transfers 80 acres in Morgan Township to Earl George. Saturday record: Joseph Pierotti by will to Josephine Pierotti and others covering lots 236-23T 335-36 148-47 in Gallipatis.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ray
Mary Broyles
James Emmons Danner
Galipolis
Ed Swick
Earl George
Morgan Township
Joseph Pierotti
Will
Josephine Pierotti
Gallipatis
Explosion injures Coast Guardsman at Pt Pleasant Ordnance
GALLIPOLIS The condition of Jerome Hirsh a Coast Guardsman from New York City burned in an explosion at the Pt Pleasant Ordnance plant Sunday evening was listed as only fair He was expected to arrive from New York Tuesday for further treatment.
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Gallipolis
Coast
Divorce Suit Filed in Gallia County Court
A divorce action was filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court Tuesday by Goldin L. Cox against Franklin X. Cox on charges of gross neglect of duty. The couple married in Gallpolis on Sept. 24, 1945. A divorce by default was granted Hazel Hayden from James Hayden on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Don Davis Engaged to Virginia Morris of Gallipolis
Gallia County notices report the engagement of Virginia Morris of Glouster to Don Davis of Gallipolis with a June 29 wedding planned. Also listed are a intoxication charge, a marriage license issuance, a birth, and hospital transfers in nearby towns.
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Gallipolis
William B. Morris
Glouster
Virginia
Don
Dawson
Cleve
Gallipolis Vicinity Patients Are Listed
Admitted to Harvey Hospital Gallipolis Tuesday were Mrs Traces Bailey Mona Lee Davis age 7 Wellston and Jimmy Dale Davis age 35 Wellston Also listed as admitted Monday were Mrs Evan Reese Dax Hill Mrs Chari Fremer Oax Hil David Melvin Wellston Mrs Clyde Porter Braden Mrs Rhoda Raybourn and Lowell Jewell Pt Preasant
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Gallipolis
Harvey Hospital
Traces Bailey
FL. Pleasant
Mona Lee Davis
Wellston
Jimmy Dale Davis
Evan Reese
Dax Hill
Chari Fremer
Oax Hil
David Melvin
Clyde Porter
Braden
Rhoda Raybourn
Lowell Jewell
Preasant
Fate of Confiscated Liquor Uncertain in Gallipolis
Gallipolis awaits a ruling on $2500 worth of liquor seized from a vehicle bound for the West Virginia market. The prosecutor may seek the Ohio Attorney General opinion. If destroyed, the liquor would be hauled to a country location and broken down, as state law offers no sale or medicinal transfer option.
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Gallipolis
West Virginia
John Shata
Galha County
Betz
Attormer
Ohio
Mills Services Planned for Local Farmer and Sheriff
Funeral services for Ira Mills, Gaia County farmer and one term sheriff, reportedly died by his own action at his farm home Tuesday morning. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mt Zion Church, four miles north of Gallipolis, with burial in Mt Zion Cemetery. The body remains at G. W. Wetherholt and Sons funeral home until Thursday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Ira Mills
Gaia County
Mt. Zion Church
Route 35
Stevenson
Mt. Zion
Mt Zion Cemetery
G. W. Wetherholt and Sons
Radio Highlights Shifts in NBC CBS Lineups for New Season
Eddie Cantor remains with NBC but moves to the sponsor behind Danny Kaye for CBS last year. Cantor shifts to Wednesday 10:30 and Thursday nights as Ray Vallee ends his run. NBC announces summer changes including Don Ameche’s new variety show on Sundays at 7 19 and Duffy’s Tavern moving to Cantor’s former Wednesday 9 time slot. Alan Young’s comedy moves to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Truth or Consequences stays at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Tonight’s items include Battle of Commentators at 6:30 and a comedy detective drama to fill Cantor time. NBC 10:15 features Senator Tobex on The Armenian Case. NBC 7:30 UN Charter Day program for San Francisco.
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New York
Eddie Cantor
NBC
Danny Kaye
CBS
Ray Vallee
Don Ameche
Vallee
Phil Spitalns
Duffy's Tavern
ABC
W. R. Austin
Vermont
C. W. Tobex
N WL
San Francisco
Publicity from State Commission highlights Point Pleasant events
Mason County shares a state publicity release detailing the Fourth of July celebration marking Point Pleasant’s 150th anniversary and the September Agricultural Fair set for September 19 to 21. Also note hospital discharge and new appointments in local offices.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
State Publicity Commission
Robert H. Ferguson
Bnrosters
Si Ferguson Sat
Fast 1
Mason County 4-H Youths Return From Conference
Mason County 4-H members returned from a weeklong Older Youth Conference at Eston’s Mill. Several youths were recognized for leadership and merit. Chester Johnson and Kaylon were named representatives and piano skill was highlighted for one participant.
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Point Pleasant
Esson’s Mill
Mars F
Roush
Beron
Gr Mill
May Mothe
Chester Jiohnsen
Kaylon
Minturn Lodge Installs Officers in Monday Ceremony
Susan L Steenbergen received a veteran’s award as Minturn Lodge 19 F and A M installed officers Monday evening. Retiring secretary Ben Franklin completed 26 years in that role and followed his father in the job, while Carter L. Franklin was chosen to replace him. Officers installed include O O Owens Roseberry, J H Barr, E Johnson, Carter L, W Riles, Charles Fowler Tyler, Chase, J T Roberts stewards, George G Somerville, W H Stone, and William Steenbergen as trustees.
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Susan L Steenbergen
Minturn Lodge
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Carter L. Franklin
Secretarion
O. O
Owens Roseberry
Jd. H. Barr
E & Johnson
Carter L. W. Riles
Charles Fowler
Tyler
Nroe Chase
J.T. Roberts
George G. Somerville
W. H. Stone
William Steenbergen
Farm Bureau Picnic Slated for July 7
Mason County Farm Bureau sponsors a county picnic at the Recreation Center near South Side on Sunday July 7. Activities start at 10 a.m. with dinner at noon. Attendees bring baskets. cold drinks and coffee supplied. No formal program. softball and horseshoes available. All Mason County residents invited.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
South Side
Mason County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Thieves Sunk S75 From Smiker Lunch Ship
Sheriff Ernest Hesson said Tuesday evening evidence is being gathered to arrest the thieves who sank S75 from the Smiker Lunch Sunday night or early Monday.
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Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
School Board Meeting in Point Pleasant Approves Year End Bills
At a special meeting in Point Pleasant the board of education authorized payment of certain year end bills. President Caldwell was absent with C. C. Blessing presiding. Members present included E. H. Burdette Otis Young and Hugh Curry. Superintendent Mrs William Steen-Dergen discussed upcoming matters as John Glass resigned after years guiding the trade school and instructors. Ellis Overholt was hired to oversee veteran training in machine shop for July and August following Navy discharge.
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Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Caldwell
C. C. Blessing
E. H. Burdette
Otis Young
Ugh Curry
William Steen- Dergen
John Glass
Ellis Overholt
Overholt
Navy
Mrs. Nancy Wears Rites Planned in Pomeroy
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Wears, 1871 birth, who died of a heart attack in Pomeroy, will be held Thursday at Mt Union Church. Burial follows in the church cemetery. She is survived by five children, two siblings, and a brother.
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Point Pleasant
Nancy Wears
Pomeroy
Mt.Union
Mary Erwin
Toledo
Oran Wears
Herschel Wears
Rutland
Walter Wears
Isaac Legg
Lenora Wears
Pliny
Officers Elected by Painters Union Local 1440
John Kell was named president with Lou Rensson as vice president and Robert D. Roberts as recording secretary. Edwin Kell becomes financial secretary and treasurer, Robert D. Oseland conductor, Roland Neutzling warden, Delhert Boster trustee for 18 months, and Columbus Blount trustee for six months. They will be installed at the July meeting.
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Foint Pleasant
Brotherhood of Paints Decorators
Paperhangers of
America
John Kell
Lou Rensson
Robert D. Roberts
Edwin Kell
Robert D. Oseland
Roland Neutzling
Delhert Boster
Columbus Blount
Plant Sale Rumors Rattle West Virginia Ordnance Works
Washington WAA official Joann H Rickman said he was not negotiating for sale at Point Pleasant. Huntington industrialist Buckman noted only interest in inspecting the WVOW site, while rumors of seven potential buyers circulated. An order reportedly halted razing for four to six months to allow appraisal and bids.
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Point Pleasa
Joann H. Rickman
Washington
Ruckman
WAA
Buckman
WVOW
Burned Man in Critical Condition After Alennol Explosion
Jerome M. Hirsh, 19, of Brooklyn, was critically burned when a container of alennol exploded in a private room. He jumped into the river to extinguish burning clothes. relatives were summoned from Brooklyn as mystery surrounds the accident. He was burned over nearly his entire body except a small stomach and back area.
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Point Pleasant
Jerome M. Hirsh
Brooklyn
No OY
Hoiver Hospital
Hirsh
Coast Guard
Carrier Undergoes Pendectomy At Holzer Hospital
Messenger carrier Lowell Jewell son of Aly and Mrs. Thomas Jewell underwent an appendectomy at Holzer Hospital on Monday. His condition was reported as good Tuesday evening.
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Point Pleasant
Lowell Jewell
Aly
Thomas Jewell
Main Sr
Holzer Hospital
Beale Roseberry Appointed Store Clerk in State Alcohol Office
Announcement shows Beale Roseberry assigned as clerk in the Devalquer store by the State Liquor Commission. George Troy of Parkersburg sues Russell Nett in Store 3S while Nett is away.
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Ment
Beale Roseberry
Eleck
Devalquer
State Liquor Commission
George Troy
Parkersburg
Russell Nett
Mr. Nett
Vas Eer
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