Gallia County Sends 82 Men to Clarksburg for Army Exams
Gallia County recruits gather in Gallipolis, Crown City, Vinton and nearby towns to take final army selective service exams in Clarksburg West Virginia. The group includes Melvin Lonney Thompson, Myron Mooney, Carlos O Dell and many others with transfers listed to Annapolis Columbus Huntington Fostoria and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Gallia County
Clarksburg
Gallipolis
Sycamore St
James Edward Lanier
Eastern Ave
Howard William Moreau
Third Ave
Edward Boston Wright
Chestnut St
James Morris Gillingham
Second Ave
Kenneth Roy Clary
Garfield Ave
Denver D. Robinette
Charles Lester Richards
Melvin Raley Cook
Fastern
Orville Lee Eblin
Virgil Lee Saunders
Marion Hall
Pine St
Norris Ellsworth Tipton
Vinton Ave
Lloyd Elvin Barcus
Arthur Jefferson Merritt
Fourth Ave
Robert Lawrence Saunders
Lawrence Thomas Steele
Fourth St
Calvin Eugene Stewart
Mercerville Star Rt
Ronald Brooks Trout
James Morgan Leaper
Court St
Harry Lawrence Boggs
Ivan Aaron Sheets
Nelson Cromley
Herman Eugene Bates
Oakley Eugene Stover
Bidwell
Dallas
Clifford Wheeler
John William Burkle
Joseph Donald Saunders
Thomas Elwood Smith
Crown City
Emerson Monroe Truesdell
Thomas Vinton Daniels
Eber Harold Hayner
Ernest
James Paul Ralph
Bladen
Calvin Williams
James Shirden Angel
Charles Wesley Holcomb
Kenneth William Waugh
Loren Ewing Layne
Melvin Clifford Halley
John Phillips
Kenneth Oliver Lambert
Addison — Mason Miller
Charles Walter Taylor
Porter
Elmer Eugene Lamm
James Alexander Hamilton
Kananga
Edwin Neal Oliver
Roy Harry Griffin
Frank Earl Woodall
Thurman
Steve Nelson Jenkins
Willard Richard Downey
Floyd Anson
Miller
Odis Vent McCormick
Rio Grande
Floyd Harold Davis
Kyger
Norman Dale Gilmore
Eureka
Walter Evans, Jr
Northup
Richard Edwin Hively
Bryan James Moeller
Annapolis
Annapolis, Md.; James Selbert Harrison, Jr
Toledo
Carl Edward McGuire
Columbus
Charles Alexander Edler
Clarence Denver Swain
Fostoria
Kenneth Langdon
Huntington
W. Va
Charlies Floyd Whitt, Jr
Charleston
Draft Board Reports Four Delinquents in Gallipolis
Four delinquents were reported today by Local Draft Board One in Gallipolis. They cannot be located, and anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts should notify the registrants or the draft board. Names include Ernest Desmond Hill, Jacob M. Brandum, Arnold Oshal Fooce, and Lester H. Rose with their registered addresses.
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Gallipolis
Draft Board
Ernest Desmond Hill
Chatham Ave
Jacob M. Brandum
Bidwell
Arnold Oshal Fooce
Vinton
Lester H. Rose
Blackout Timetable Sketched by Ohio Defense Council
The Ohio State Council of Defense outlines a Thursday blackout schedule with a 8:05 or 9:05 start, caution signals at 8:25 or 9:25, air raid signals at 8:40 or 9:40, and an all clear at 8:55 or 9:55, directing officers and pedestrians to follow low beam lights and stop traffic during three short whistles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio State Council of Defense
Bladen Woman Dies at Home of Sister
Mrs Gustle Elizabeth Angell 38 of Bladen died Sunday at the home of her sister Mrs Earl Gothard on Garfield Ave. She leaves husband Earl Angell and eight children plus parents and three sisters. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gothard home with Rev Harold DeWolfe. burial in Bladen.
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Gallipolis
Gustle
Elizabeth Angell
Earl Angell
Bladen
Earl Gothard
Garfield Ave
Bonnie
Willard Austin
Columbus
Catherine
Elsie
Billy
June
Marion
Caroline
Dean
Francis Sandthorn
Eureka
Jallipolis
Ray Gothard
Myroe Hazlett
Winfield
W. Va
Gothard
Harold DeWolfe
Eureka Circuit
Highway Patrol Lists Two Arrests Monday
Gallipolis unit of the Highway Patrol reported two arrests in the area Monday. William Johnson of Manson City West Virginia was fined $5 and costs in Judge William P. Jones Municipal Court for permitting an unlicensed person to operate his motor vehicle. Dorothy Anderson of Pomeroy was fined $5 and costs in the same court for driving without a license. Set Kratzer of Cambridge is in Gallipolis conferring with the unit on blackout plans for Thursday night, March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Highway Patrol
William Johnson
Mason City
W. Va
William P. Jones
Dorothy Anderson
Pomeroy
Chester Leaper Named Gallipolis Police Chief
Chester Leaper was appointed Chief of Police by the City Commission last night, having served as acting chief since July 22 1942. A native of Gallipolis he attended Old Gallia Academy High School class of 1916 and served in World War I. Leaper has four children and resides at 317 Third Ave.
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Gallipolis
Chester Leaper
Second Ave
City Commission
Leaper
Old Gallia Academy High School
Harrison Township
E. N. Deardorff and Company
U. S. Naval Reserve
Norfolk
North Sea
John Fraley
Betty
The
City Loan
John Houck
Jim
Clarksburg
Peggy
Parking Rules Change by Gallipolis City Commission
The Gallipolis City Commission approved an ordinance banning parking on the northwest side of the street in the 1700 and 1800 blocks between Burger and Central Aves Maple Shade to improve traffic on a sharp curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
City Commission
Burger
Central Aves
Maple Shade
Civil Service Commission
Stewart Clendenin
Holzer Hospital News Notes Aids and Admissions
In Gallipolis during Sunday and Monday four people were admitted and six discharged. Included on the discharge list are Mrs Homer Fisner Pt Pleasant C E Brider Pomeroy Mrs Thomas Stiff Middleport Mrs Joe Dobbins Gallipolis and Mr Frank Cogsil Canfield Ohio. Admitted were Opal Riffle Leon West Virginia for appendectomy Mrs James L Roberts Rio Grande a baby girl born Sunday night Mrs William A Smith Pomeroy a baby boy born noon Monday and Mrs Heber James Hartford Virginia. Donald Baird son of Henry Baird Gallipolis owner of East End Wrecking Company was treated Sunday night and released Monday for injuries from a fall from a car.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Donald Baird
Henry Baird
East End
Homer Fisner
Pleasant
C. E. Brider
Pomeroy
Thomas Stiff
Middleport
Joe Dobbins
Frank Cogsil
Two Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court
Gallia County Probate Court issued licenses over the weekend to Burr Groves 54 of Edison and Effie Moore 44 of Gallia pol is for Carmen Giamotto 22 of New Britain Conn and Catherine M Kennedy New York bookkeeper.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Burr Groves
Edison
Effie Moore
Neil Ave
Carmen Giamotto
New Britain
Conn
Catherine M. Kennedy
New York
N. Y
Notice to taxpayers of Athens County taxes for 1942
Athens County Ohio Treasurer John H Preston announces millage rates for 1942. General County Funds total 3.50 mills with 3.20 for General County and 0.30 for Bond Retirement. Local tax tables follow. Penalties apply on unpaid real estate taxes after collection. Pay at treasurer office or by mail with property district details. Books open 8 A M to 4 PM weekdays, Saturday noon.
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Athens County
John H. Preston
Athens
Ohio
Fork County
County Home Fund
Children's Home Fund
Judicial
Agriculturel
Yglone
John Th
Reston
Mills U
Athens Township
Athens City
Sulu
Daleton Special School
the Plains
Waterloo Special School
ALEX
Alexander Joint School
Frenne
Amesville
Bern Towns
m-Rome Township
Bern-Westfield
Canaan Township
Canaan-Athens
mes-Bern
Carthage Township
Ome
Carthage School
Dover Township
Chauncey
A.m
Deover-Trimble Joint School
the Plains Special School
Nee Sree
LEE Township Alban
Lods Corporation
Isssceesees
Troy Township
Penne Teeneee
Coolgile Corporation
Seeeneeeee
Trimble Township
Sehenenee Am
Murray City
Glouster Corporation Seere
Glouster Village School
Eeeere
Jacksonville Corporation
Jacksonville Villa
Sno
Trimble Corporation
Wnship
Thee Paine
Daleton Special Ener Ool
Buchtel Co
Nelsonville
Grand Piano Acquisition At Washington School
At a Washington School board meeting in Gallipolis the purchase of a Kimball grand piano from Williams Music Store in Columbus was approved along with payment of bills. The instrument includes rubber castered mobility to protect the gymnasium floor, as stated by Mr. Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Higgins
Williams Music Store
Columbus
Bond reductions and self recognized release in Gallipolis
Charles Richards of Gallipolis saw his bond reduced to 200 and he was released after signing his own recognizance. He was arrested for breaking and entering but traveled to Clarksburg to take his final selective service examination, officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Richards
Clarksburg
War Stamp Sales Large in Schools
Gallipolis city school children and teachers purchased over $1,500 in defense stamps and bonds last month, announced city school superintendent Mr Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Higgins
License Office Will Be Open Evenings
Gallipolis officials said the license office would stay open until 9 p m nightly this week except Thursday to help defense workers obtain new auto license stickers. Police reported two men arrested yesterday on intoxication charges.
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Gallipolis
Queen
Hospital notes report improvements after Holzer and Point Clinic visits
Earl H. Arnett brought Mrs. Homer Fisher of Ohio River Road and Ed L. Filson of Main Street home from Holzer Hospital. Both are reported much improved. Arnett also took Mrs. Walton Beattie and her infant son home from the Point Clinic on Baden Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Earl H. Arnett
Homer Fisher
Ohio River Road
Ed L. Filson
Main St
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Arnett
Walton Beattie
Baden Ridge
Point Clinic
Navy recruiting tour to hire secretaries in Point Pleasant
William Waugh arrives in Point Pleasant West Virginia on Wednesday March 3 to recruit stenographers and typists for the Navy Department Washington salaries 1752 to 1971 yearly overtime pay. Typists must type 35 wpm and stenographers 80 wpm dictation. Qualified war workers should meet Waugh at 221 Sixth St Point Pleasant. Laborers and tradesmen sought for Pearl Harbor and Panama assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William Waugh
W. Va
Navy Department
Washington
D. C
Waugh
U. S. Employment Service
Sixth St
Pearl Harbor
Panama
Commissioners Approve Bond and Road Gravel Plan
Gallipolis county commissioners Charles Boster T G Dillon and Chauncey Johnson met in the courthouse approving W Emmett Slagle bond of 10000 with Ohio Casualty as surety. They authorized gravel and lime for multiple roads and raised deputy salaries by 10 per month in clerk of court and recorder offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Boster
T. G. Dillon
Chauncey Johnson
Court House
W. Emmett Slagle
Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
Clay Township
Motton Hollow
Clark, Webster Road
Greenfield Township
Green Township
George Creek
Cuyan Township
Arden Fulks
Ben Murry
Don Garlands
Gothard’s Hill
Oliver White
Lawrence Green Farm
Recorder’s Office
Wahama Senior Girls Complete Red Cross Nursing Course
Twenty Wahama High School senior girls in Mason completed a Red Cross nursing course. The Mason Clinic loaned two beds for demonstrations while the Red Cross chapter and county health department supplied materials. Graduates include Grace Belcher, Mary Brown, Annabelle Grimm, Leoda Grimm, Olive Grimm, Marilyn Jewart, Margie Johnson, Virginia Ruth Johnson, Eleanor Emogene King, Mary Louise King, Mary Lieving, Eva Jean Roush, Dorothy Russell, Peggy Joe Schirmer, Jane Stone, Martha Tripp, Nina Tucker, Willy Faye Wilson, Leona Yonger, and Leota Yonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Wahama High School
Mason
Red Cross
Mason Clinic
Red Cross Chapter
County Health Department
Mary Jo Corrick
L. S. Corrick
Frank C. Long
Jane Stone
Martha Tripp
Nina Tucker
Willy Faye Wilson
Leona Yonger
Leota Yonger
Sheriff Reports on Jail Food Bill Decline
Mason County Court praised Sheriff Lieving for a February feed bill of 110.88 dollars, the lowest in years. Officials note that past monthly costs averaged around 500 dollars and have declined over the last two years with further reductions recently.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Lieving
Mason County Schools to Open on Eastern War Time
Mason County schools will operate on Eastern War Time after March 15 until the end of the term. The board of education met with President Gilbert Rogers and Commissioners F E Burdette and Russell Starkey. They viewed and approved plans for a new North Point Pleasant school on government land near Lone Oak Cemetery, funded with $60 000 to serve grade pupils of families moving for local war industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Board of Education
Gilbert Rogers
F E. H. Burdette
Russell Starkey
North Point Pleasant
R. P. Bells
Jackson Ave
Lone Oak Cemetery
March Farm Woman Clubs Meet South of Kanawha
Pt Pleasant reports three farm women's clubs south of the Kanawha plan meetings this week. Pioneer club hosts Mrs J W Newman at Beech Hill with demonstrations on Lunch Time at School and at Work. Illahee club meets Mrs Dan M Hope in Gallipolis Ferry with demonstrations by Mrs Rolfe Lee. Upland club gathers with Mrs F J Green in Upland with demonstrations by Mrs Charles Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kanawha
Pioneer Club
J. W. Newman
Beech Hill
George E. Byus
Illahee Club
Dan M. Hope
Gallipolis Ferry
Rolfe Lee
Upland Club
F. J. Green
Upland
Charles Meadows
Ministerial Group Holds Meeting at Presbyterian Church
A meeting of the ministerial alliance gathered Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Frank T. Cady attended for the first time since his recent illness. Discussions covered a General Chemical Defense dormitory bus service for employees attending Sunday services and the preaching mission planned for the Easter period with ministers rotating pulpit duties. The mission may begin three weeks before Easter and run two weeks with meetings in different churches each evening, potentially looping again. FILES BILL POINT PLEASANT-Attorney William H. Bardin filed a chancery bill in the Love Lumber Co. case against Harve McDaniel and Clark C. Williams. It alleges McDaniel owes 229.12 for remodeling materials and that a lien notice was properly recorded.
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Point Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
Frank T. Cady
Christ Church, Episcopal
Jlness
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Jis
Three Arrested for Intoxication in Point Pleasant
Three persons were arrested at the weekend on intoxication charges and discharged after arranging payment of fines and costs. Harry Rainey of Gallipolis Ferry was released to Sandy Lewis. G. R Reynolds, local, was released to Mayor Krodel. Charley Cragg of Gallipolis posted a bond of 12.
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Point Pleasant
Harry Rainey
Gallipolis Ferry
Sandy Lewis
G. R Reynolds
Krodel
Charley Cragg
Gallipolis
Appointed Assessor For Graham District
George N. Capehart was named deputy assessor for Graham District and will list property for taxation this year. A well known Bend citizen, he formerly served as postmaster at New Haven for nearly fifty years.
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Point Pleasant
George N.capehart
Graham
Capeheart
The
Bend
New Haven
Agricultural Statistics Are Listed by AAA in Mason County
The Mason County AAA committee notes progress as the ten year farm program nears its anniversary. About 52 563 tons of ground limestone and 2 396 tons of superphosphate have been applied since the program began. Farm participation rose from 353 in 1936 to 1 201 in 1942 with local committees guiding county and community efforts.
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Point Pleasant
AAA
Mason County
Nutrition Group Has Discussion at Point Pleasant Meeting
The Mason County Nutrition Committee held its second meeting at the junior high school cottage to discuss the program and a lunch plan for schools after WPA quits on April 1. Attendees included chair Miss Garnette Tillis, vice chair Miss Martha Atkinson, county home demonstration agent C. C. Anderson, and health officials, educators, and 4-H and Wahama High School representatives.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Nutrition Committee
WPA
Garnette Tillis
Martha Atkinson
C. C. Anderson
Harold Lewis
A. P. Roush
Kaylong
Ethel B. Reynolds
Louella Sawyers
Erian A. Buell
Dorothy Watkins
Clarice Knapp
Elsie Fowler
Frances Ballard
Wahama_ High School
Margaret Kelley
R.N
Anderson Home Sold To Morrisons
Ralph D. and Arizona Anderson sold their residence at 2003 Jefferson Ave to Austin and Bessie Morrison. The five room cottage and two room garage apartment are included. Possession in 30 days. Andersons plan to build on Charleston Road. Transaction handled by Rupert L. Kayser Real Estate Agency. Mr Morrison works for Marietta Manufacturing Co.
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Point Pleasant
Ralph D
Arizona Anderson
Jefferson Ave
Austin
Bessie Morrison
Andersons
Charleston Road
Rupert L. Kayser
Morrison
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Funeral Rites Are Held Sunday for Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Funeral rites for Mrs Elizabeth Jones of Leon were held Sunday afternoon at Creston United Brethren Church led by Rev. Johnston. Attending were her husband D W Jones and local relatives Vernon Jones Russell Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Elizabeth Jones
Leon
Creston
Soldier Held in Mason County Jail
Ralph Buckner of Kanawha Eight Mile is jailed awaiting military instructions after being arrested by Deputy Henson State Trooper Coyner and Policeman Morrison for desertion from a Missouri training camp. A regional farm manpower conference is set for March 3 and 4 at the Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg with county and 4-H agents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ralph Buckner
Kanawha Eight Mile
Henson
Coyner
Morrison
Missouri
Revival Meeting Begins at Henderson Methodist Church
A revival meeting opened at Henderson Methodist Church Sunday evening conducted by the Rev. James F. (last name truncated) guiding prayers and sermons to welcome attendees. Local congregants expected daily services and musical hymns through the week.
GOP Leaders Weigh 1944 GOP Governor Nomination
County Republicans discuss the 1944 election with Raymond J. Funkhouser as a leading gubernatorial candidate. Funkhouser, who lost narrowly in 1942 for the U S Senate, faces possible opposition from Charleston attorney Robert H C Kay in the May primary. Mason County shows broad early support for Funkhouser amid an active candidate slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Chapman Bevercomb
Charleston
Revercomb
Robert H. C. Kay
Soldiers on furlough visit families in Mississippi and Maryland
Robert Holley from Camp Shelby Mississippi is spending a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Dave Holley. Jerry Rodgers Jr from Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland is spending a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Rodgers Sr.
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Point Pleasant
Robert Holly
Camp Shelby
Miss
Dave Holley
Jerry Rodgers, Jr
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland
Jerry Rodgers
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Gallia Academy High School
J. F. Leaper
Gisivass
Clendenin
Morris
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
West Virginia
Probate Court
Wahama
Anne Boggs
W. H. Roberts
Lere
Lewis I. Caldwell
Montgomery
Army Signal Corps
West Virginia Tech
Laura Caldwell
Ohio University
L. L. Caldwell
P. H. Schneider
Zanesville
O. Gilbert L. Plants
Austin Roush
South Side
Thomas Burdette
Madison Barracks
Army Engineer Corps
Stuart Burdette
1Th St
W. T. Atkinson
Barnesville
Anderson
Morrisons
Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
University
Henderson Methodist Church
James F
GOP
Stuart's
Logan
Monument Co
Geo. C. Shaw
W. Main Logan, O
Oakley and
Oakley
Psacaapibasie
F. H. Woodruff Co
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