Gallia County Churches Schedule Services and Events
Grace Methodist L A Donnally leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m sermon Freedom MYF inter mediates at 6 30 p m senior 7 p m Boy Scout Troop 203 meets Friday 7 30 p m Gallia County Methodist Youth Rally First Baptist W H Green pastor Bible school 9 15 a m worship 10 30 a m sermon False Foundations Youth 6 30 p m Evening prayer 7 15 Gospel Hour 7 30 sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
L. A. Donnally
Gallia County
First Baptist
W. H. Green
First Presbyterian
Linson H. Stebbins
America
Westminster Club
Fortification Hill
Women’s Association
Saint Peter's Episcopal
K. C. Wilson
Bump in Road Blamed For Route 35 Crash
A traffic mishap on Route 35 near Gallipolis blamed a road bump for a 12 30 p m crash as Leonard Moore and Robert Wachner, both westbound, collided after Moore slowed. Another early morning tangle on Route 7 near Gallipolis involved John Swain and John Luther with minor damage. Kelman and Lemons were arrested on overloaded truck charges and fined 63 25 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Leonard Moore
Cincinnati
Robert Wachner
Jasper
Ind
Moore
John Swain
Bladen
John Luther
Huntington
Philip Kelman
Richmond
Claude Lemons
Cynthiana
Kelman
Lemons
William H. Janes
Ohio officials press narcotics crackdown talk in meeting
Sheriff Bateman argues dope peddlers fear death more than jail and would curb trafficking if death faced for narcotics crimes. Ohio leaders call for stronger enforcement as Governor Lausche notes the need to prosecute violators and cites Ohio's relatively strict law. Conference participants include Bateman Mingle Cook Henderson Insley Westbay Bryants Bartlett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bateman
Ohio
Lausche
George Mingle
State Highway Patrol
A. D. Cook
U. S
Columbus
Charles P. Henderson
Youngstown
Association of Ohio Municipalities
Merril J
Queen for a Day candidates named at Pt Pleasant
Five contenders for Pt Pleasant Fourth of July Queen were chosen. They will place money jars in stores this week with one vote per cent. results to be announced Wednesday morning. Mayor Krodel to crown the queen at Moose Home. ball to close the day at 10 p.m. Sponsors include fire department Women of the Moose Eagle Club and American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B. W. Krodel
Moose Home
Mary Ellen McClure
Ray McClure
Fire Department
Mary Whalen
Michael Whalen
Women of the Moose
Wilma Ellen Melrose
A Melrose
Shirley Sue Shobe
Otto Shobe
Eagle Club
Shirley Thomas
Paul F. Thomas
American Legion Auxiliary
Immunization in Summer Faces Caution Across State
Dr. N H Dyer state health director warns immunization should not start in July August or September for children over one due to summer low body resistance. He urges continuing infant vaccines and lays out exceptions including exposure to diphtheria whooping cough smallpox or epidemics with physician judgment guiding each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
N. H. Dyer
Dyer
Morrison Building Construction OK'd for new store
Point Pleasant authorities approved the two story Morrison Building Construction project on the former site of a burned store. The contract was authorized by City Building Inspector Austin Johnson and a permit was mailed to the Charleston office. Specifications for the new O F Morrison store remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
O. F. Morrison
Austin Johnson
Charleston
River Traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha Locks
Ships and tugs report through Gallipolis locks with multiple boats listed by name and time, including Peace Navajo Price Semet Martin Quinn and others. Kanawha River traffic shows Leila Alice Keeley Sol vay and more with levels at Upper gauge 18.6 and lower 12.8 feet and Kanawha falls at 2.49 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Peace
Navajo
Price
Semet
Martin
Quinn
Kanawha
Leila
Winfield
Alice
London
Keeley
Marmet
Solvay
Penn
Patriot
Jefferson
Stevenson
Jones
Louisiana
Ohio
Camilla H
Atlas
Chris
Smith
Rand
Kanawha Falls
Enjoy Your Messenger On Your Vacation
A simple plan to keep up with The Messenger while away on a week or two summer trips. Call or write the office to arrange delivery to a chosen location and resume regular rates on return. The notice promises home-town news comics and features will still appear daily for the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferns
the Messenger
Messenger
Beauty contest entries set for Kiwanis event at Shawnee pool
Deadline for bathing beauty diving and swimming entries is Saturday July 4 at Shawnee pool. Twenty nine contestants are listed including Miss Joan Van Horn and Miss Sally Hill for the beauty division, while Mickey Whalen and Jimmy Call head the diving and swimming entries. City merchants donated over 45 in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kiwanis
Shawnee Pool
Moose Club
Joan van Horn
Sally Hill
Sally Sue Durst
Wilma Ellen Melrose
Anna Glenn
Mary Garrett
Pearl Mary Anna
Jean Hill
Marlene Calloway
Pat Dennis
Ann Williams
Ann Treadway
Anabelle Yarbrough
Janet Forbes
Mickey Whalen
Jimmy Call
J. E. Pauley
Roy Reynolds
Churches and service times listed for Pt. Pleasant area
The notice lists church names, ministers, and weekly schedules across Pt. Pleasant and Mason County. Entries include FEUB and various denominations from Episcopal to Baptist with Sunday school times, worship hours, youth fellowships, choir rehearsals, and midweek services. Local churches in Heights Bellemead Main St. and neighboring parishes share weekly timetables and special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FEUB
F. H. Capehart
Heights
Church Council
Bellemead
Christian Endeavor
Christ Episcopal
W. C. Bowie
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Bruce Chapel
Presbyterian
Pioneer Fellowship
KREBS
Donald Lockhart
Main ST
D. M. Dorsey
Kroger Stores Hit By AFL Drivers Strike
Kroger Co says about 81 Kroger stores in Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia may close after next Saturday unless AFL truck drivers return to work. A court denied the company an immediate temporary injunction to halt the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Kroger
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Glenn F. Knickerbocker
Kroger Co
Petain Transferred to Private Mansion in France
Ailing former Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, 95, was moved today from Fort de la Pierre-Levee prison to a private mansion in Port Joinville le D Y’eu France. The transfer comes as Petain remains hospitalized and under guard amid his confinement.
C. W. Berry Dies at Home Unexpectedly
Gallipolis route 1 resident C W Berry 64 died Thursday about 8 p m possibly of a heart attack after a day of haying with brother Clyde Berry. Wife Nellie Berry surviving with daughter Beatrice Weinland and brothers John Elijah Cecil and Robert. Funeral services by Dr R W Eschenaur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clark William Berry
Gordon Fisher
Berry
Clyde Berry
Nellie Berry
Fisher
Delbert Fisher
Clark Berry
Frank J. Wetherholt
R. W. Eschenaur
County
Clyde
Beatrice Weinland
Vernon
Ohio
John Elijah
Cecil
Ravenna
Robert
Marion
There’s Just One Trouble in the Gallia Courtroom
Gallia County justice of the peace Sam Simmons posts signs in his court office urging proper conduct. Subtly notes visitors may be unable to read the warnings, despite rules against smoking obscenity and coarse language. Simmons has a background in newspaper work in Point Pleasant and Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sam Simmons
Point Pleasant
Simmons
Mr. Simmons
the Messenger
Gallia Times
Return of Miss Ayres and probate notices in Athens County
Miss Nine Ayres returns to Galli polis after ten days in Montgomery West Virginia guest of W H Koester. Probate Court of Athens County suspends hearing on several estates until July 16 1951 with first and final accounts filed in June and July 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Miss Nine Ayres
Montgomery
W. Va
W. H. Koester
Athens County
Ohio
Floyd L. Bridge
John M. Brewer
Lillis R. Busch
Charles Dana Busch
Oliver Cameron Murch
Ella E. Cameron
Millard DeLong
Frank DeLong
Charles Foster
William Foster
Baker W. Young
Winifred Goodin
Francis D. White
John F. Jonas
Horace R. Rigel
Celia A. Rigel
John W. Bolin
de Bonis
Lucy P. Rose
Jessie McVay Straight
Orville Rowan
Bessie West
Robert E. Selby
Clarence Brown
Jessie McDonald
Rosemary Jones
Bertha S. Stickney
Herbert Nelson
Hettie Thomas Hill
Billy Lee Thomas
Philip B. Weller
Harvey Shafer
Pioneer Farm Women's Club Hosts Mrs Blain Tuesday
Mrs B O Blain will welcome members of the Pioneer Farm Women's Club to her home on Tuesday evening for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Blain
Pioneer Farm Women’s Club
Wesley Circle rummage sale at Stone Building Sixth St
Wesley Circle of Trinity Methodist Church hosts a rummage sale in the Stone Building on Sixth Street. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Circle of
Trinity Methodist Church
Sixth St
Dance by Lambda Chi Omega at Moose Home Saturday
Lambda Chi Omega sponsors a dance this Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Moose Home. Nick Karel and his orchestra will provide the music. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chi Omega
Moose
Nick Karel
Social Happenings and Visits Round Huntington Area
Mrs H E Costen and daughter Huberta returned from visit to Mrs Mary Wippel in Columbus. Numerous guests and visitors are listed, including families from Newport News Columbus and Ravenswood attending gatherings and visits across Huntington and surrounding towns. Notable names include Ray McClure Welch police chief visiting from Ohio and Rev O H Carder Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Costen
Huberta
Park Drive
Mary Wippel
Columus
Costen
John Goetz
Tommy
Middleport
J. A. Bailey
Washington Ave
Hattie Knoades
Shar_ Lynn Barns
Newport News
H. James Johnson
Neal Wilson
Paul
Parkersburg
George Neace
Charles and
Douglas
Mullins
Earl Arnett
Lawrence Mohr
Viand St
West Virginia
Huntington
Betty Love
Charleston
A. A. Love
Main St
Charles Zelher
Charles
Weston
Lillie Moore
Columbus
Charles Brown
Ray McClure
Welch
W. Va
Mary
Ohio River Road
Elridge Sauer
Johnnie
Burdette Addition
Indian Lake
Jane Wilson
Charlotte Wilson
Ben Wilson
James Langdon
Marvin Sauer
Earl McCoy
Hogsett
Alonzo Harmon
Donald Foglesong
Mason
Methodist Church
William Longstaff
Corning
Robert Rosrie
Gladys Childs
Sherman Beaver
Leon
C. W. Frishette
Judy
Bill
Edward Lovell
Worthy Miller
Lincoln Ave
Hershel Frashier
Jake
Ravenswood
Robert Fout
John Chapman
C. FE. Nibert
Clarice
Gallipolis Ferry
Seiple Divorce Suit Dismissed in Common Pleas Court
Edward Paul Seiple and Marie Addie Seiple see their divorce suit dropped at the pleading of the plaintiff. Case details indicate dismissal by Common Pleas Court authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Paul Seiple
Marie Addie Seiple
Common Pleas Court
Surprise Guilty Plea Shocks West Virginia Court
Arnold H. Bailey pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated second offense in Justice of the Peace S A Simmons court in Point Pleasant. Bailey had earlier pleaded innocent. he received six months in county jail, license revocation, and bond released until July 5. Jury included seven ministers among eight members. also John Jiiden of Pomeroy pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Arnold H. Bailey
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Simmons
C. R. Smithers
T. L. Morrison
C. G. Billups
Howard Killingsworth
M. D. Shifler
A. M. Gillespie
C. D. Black
D. M. Dorsey
J. P. Keefer
Boyd Pickens
Bailey
John Jiiden
Pomeroy
Simmons’ Court
Freda _ Roush
State Patrol Applications Being Taken Athens Ohio
Ohio State Highway Patrol seeks 80 patrolmen in Athens area. Col. George Mingle says applications available at the nearest post on Route 33 northern Athens. Training runs 10 weeks in Columbus. recruits paid 164 monthly, after training start at 300 monthly rising to 360 after five years. Eligibility includes age 21 to 35, Ohio residency, high school diploma, and height and weight minimums. First applicants to fill part of 250 more needed to reach authorized strength.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Athens
George Mingle
32Nd Patrol
Ohio
Columbus
Mingle
Seven Navy Men Die In Patrol Plane Crash
Seven navy men were killed and two rescued when a PBM patrol bomber crashed in the Florida straits near an island. The plane originated from the Key West naval seaplane station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Florida Straits
Key West Naval Seaplane Station
Canada Refuses To Halt Newsprint Price Hike
Washington reports the Canadian government again refuses to suspend a ten dollar per ton newsprint price rise. Price Stabilizer Michael V. Di Salle said R. M. Fowler declined to pause the increase pending talks with U S newspaper publishers. The hike takes effect the day after tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
R. M. Fowler
Canadian Defense Production Board
Gape Decides to Stay in U S Forego British Estate
Akron area salesman James N. Gape said he would remain in the United States rather than claim a $254,000 British estate left by a cousin. He could receive the inheritance only if he and his family move to England for life, a condition set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
James N. Gape
Cuyahoga Falls
United States
Gape
England
Dozer Heavy Load Parachuted From Air Force Plane
A 19,000-pound bulldozer was dropped by parachute from a Fairchild C-119 cargo plane, the air force said today. It marks the heaviest load yet dropped safely from an aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Air Force
U S Population Reaches 154 Million Mark
Census Bureau reports the total U S population including troops overseas at 154,000,000 for the month and projects a possible rise to 155,000,000 by year end. The last year shows an average monthly increase near 200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Five Day Outlook for Columbus Area Weather
Ohio forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with no major shifts. Highs near 81 and lows around 61. Rain chances bring 0.25 to 1 inch mainly as showers every 24 to 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
White House halts heat driven agency layoffs
The White House ordered a halt to layoffs as heat and humidity reach a critical point, requiring government agencies to send workers home. The directive aims to protect staff from dangerous conditions and prevent unsafe work environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Washington man drowns in Lake White near Waverly
Robert Scott aged 19 from Washington Court House drowned in Lake White yesterday after going five feet from a diving pier. The incident occurred near the shore as rescuers searched the area for hours.
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Lake White
Waverly
Robert Scott
Washington Court House
Director Foglesong Dies After Months of Illness
Mullins funeral director Harry Foglesong died Thursday at Beckley Hospital after a several months illness. Born in Mason County he leaves a daughter Harriet June Foglesong and brother Raymond of Mullins. Burial at Suncrest Cemetery Sunday at 1 p.m. with service at Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Harry Foglesong
Mullins
Beckley Hospital
Mr. Foglesong
Mason County
G. W. Foglesong
Harriet June Foglesong
Raymond
C. D. Ball
Kanawha Sr
W. H. Foglesong
Mason
Marion Foglesong
Mufjlins
Foglesong
Suncrest Cemetery
Atom Bomb Statement Not News
Rep Can non told the House that official estimates place Russia at 100 atomic bombs and the potential to drop 70 on U S cities in a WW III scenario. He said the data came from newspapers and magazines and echoed statements by Gen Hoyt Vandenberg in a February magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
House
Russia
Vu & Cities
Hoyt 8. Vandenberg
Air Force
Weekend visitors and funeral notices mingle in Hemlock community
Weekend visitors visited numerous local families across Hemlock including Ralph and Linda McDaniel, Roy Martin family from Willoughby, Gerald Martin of Smithfield, and many Columbus couples. The group also attended the funeral of John Williams of Drakes and several residents were noted visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Williams
Columbus
James Landis
Basil
Paul Williams
Near Athens
William Williams
John Williams
Drakes
Janet Williams
Isabelle Murray
Mary Jane
Congo
Esther
Rita Kader
Elyria
W. A. Eayle
Wayne Pryor
Zanesville
Ella Osenbaugh
Golda
Erma Perry
Logan
Bill Maxwell
Jack Foster
James Shula
Glenna Williams
New University President Named at Akron
Dr Norman P Auburn previously vice president and dean at the University of Cincinnati has been named president of the University of Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Norman P. Auburn
University of Cincinnati
University of Akron
Longtime Ohio River harbor chief Jacob Heib dies at 88
Captain Jacob Heib 88 of 600 First Street Point Pleasant died Thursday at 4 30 p m at his home after weeks of illness He worked 67 years on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers and since 1941 led the harbor He is survived by three daughters and one son The body remains at Franklin funeral home then at Mrs Johnsons 1209 Main St prior to funeral at Sacred Heart Church Monday at 10 a m Burial at Lone Oak Cemetery
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Point Pleasant
Jacob Heib
First Street
Ohio
Kanawha
Kanawha River
Buena Vista
Holley McCollister
Ironton
Clara Woodard
Point
Two Charged With Speeding
Two more drivers were fined in municipal court by Judge William H. Jones after city police arrests. Raymond Hoffman of Point Pleasant was fined $10 and costs and Lawrence R. Bradley of Cinco, W Va., $10 and costs. Police report a minor accident on First Ave at 6 32 p m involving George W Flaker of Springfield Ohio and Paul Denny Jr of Bidwell Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
Raymond Hoffman
Point Pleasant
Lawrence R. Bradley
Cinco
W. Va
First Ave
George W. Flaker
Springfield
Ohio
Paul Denny Jr
Bidwell
Not Even A Purple Heart
Pfc. David Nola Jr., 24, of Bidwell Route 1 Ohio, serving with the U S Second Infantry Division in Korea, describes dangerous duties stringing wire for his outfit and jokes that a fall could cost him a Purple Heart as he crosses a water trough over a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Second Infantry
Korea
David Nola, Jr
Bidwell
Ohio
Nola
38Th Rct
Births At Holzer Hospital Noted In Rhone Journal
Mrs Harry Snowden Rutland has a son. Mrs Charles E Carter Gallia has a daughter. Mrs John Wilbur Jackson has a daughter. Mrs Paul Haskins Gallipolis has a daughter. Other listings include Mrs Donald Huber Springfield a son Mrs Helen Nease Pomeroy Mrs Wayne Sisson Cheshire Gregory Yeager Oak Hill Oak Thomas Point Pleasant and several other entries for local families and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snowden
Rutland
Charles E. Carter
Gallia
John Wilbur
Jackson
Paul Haskins
Gallipolis
Donald Huber
Springfield
Helen Nease
Pomeroy
Wayne Sisson
Cheshire
Gregory Yeager
Oak Hill
Oak Thomas
Point Pleasant
Point Clinic Notes Include Local Residents and Families
Medical notes list Mrs. James Herman Shelby of Point Pleasant Route 2 a daughter Aman Ler Mrs. George Turner of Point Pleasant son Miss Hilda Bradshaw underwent surgery RELEASED Robert Starr of Pliny Mrs. Robert Anthony and their infant son are mentioned as discharged or noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Herman Shelby
Point Pleasant
George Turner
Robert Starr
Pliny
Robert Anthony
Markets Cincinnati cattle hogs and sheep report
Markets Cincinnati June 28 AP report shows hogs 2800 moderate activity with barrows and gilts mostly 10 higher and some prices listed, cattle receipts light and prices steady to firm with best demand for good cattle and bulls, sheep and lambs steady with limited prime lambs and slaughter ewe prices. Includes weights and price ranges for hogs, cattle, bulls, and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Market Prices Reported for Eggs Butter Potatoes in Cincinnati
Cincinnati June 29 AP market notes list U S consumer graded eggs with sizes and prices, including cases. Poultry figures for broilers fryers grown 30-31 and heavy hens 67-38 with other weights. Butter prints and butterfat prices shown, plus potato price range 3.25 to 5.43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
BS Tire
Pt. Pleasant
Pt. Pleasant Churches
Christian Science
Methodist
Rufus Casto
Vaught Memorial
Henderson
Mt. Union
Beech Hill
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pine Grove
Harmony
Concord
Cr. Billups
C. W. Berry
Kaiser - Frazer
Evra
State Athe
John F
Newcomb
Mrs. Blain
Canada
U.S
Solon
Hemlock
Holzer Hospital
Flivira Barcus
L. W. Ball
Homer Clary
Richard Macey
Paul Kruger
Lydia Randolph
Myrtie Runyon
J. J. Douglas
John Blake
H. H. Rhodes
James Price
John Hixon
Cameron Clark
Homer Sheward
Hilda Bradshaw
Cincinnati Livestock
Young's
Harold Young
DIAL
Young's Electric Shop
Court St
American Legion
Guysville Post
Athens Junk CO
N. Shafer St
KELCH
North
Lancaster
Hoover Sweepers
Varsity Theatre
Banks Sport Shop
SEA
Outdoorsman
West State Leathercraft
Archies In
Red Town
J.C. Reedy
Berlou
McKee Drug CO
New Marshfield
F.W
High School
Mitchell
Richard Atkins
le Court
Storm Windows and Doors Co
E. Schuster and Son
Columbus Road
Marietta Chemiecal Products Co
W. E. Dicken
W. Union St
Athena
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Lester
Finn Foam Umlman's
Lake Alma
William Easier
Trimble
Onto
John Sheridan
OLDS
Johnny Jones
State St
Ian
Chevrolet Deluxe
Platt’s
Hudson Sales & Service
Union Mt Phone
Chevrolet
Carpenter St
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