Gallia ministers commend Judge Howell on marriage license stand
The Gallipolis Ministerial Association issued a letter praising Judge John W. Howell for his policy on out of town couples seeking quickie marriages. He ordered a five day wait for licenses for nonresidents and warned of stricter questioning for unaccompanied applicants while allowing licenses when the girl’s residence and age are clearly Gallia County. The March 2 letter from the association endorses his enforcement and personal commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ministerial Association of
J. Edward Hakes
Baptist Church
John W. Howell
Howell
Justice of the Peace
Gallia County
Seventeen Nurses Set to Graduate at Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis Holzer Hospital will graduate 17 nurses March 15 at 8 15 p m in the Methodist Church. Dr Charles E Holzer Sr will present awards and diplomas with pins by Charlene Harner director of nurses. Ohio State University’s Dr B L Stradley will speak. Names include Helen Allensworth Jean Bates Clark Eleanor Doepping Mary Ellen Jewell Betty Lou Lutton Noreen Blair De Etta Gettings Dorothy Gillogly Francie Gregory Maxine Hermann Eunice Hill Mary Kelly Martha Roller Vera Roush Sarah Schaffer Barbara Scholl Marylene Wagner Special music features Eleanor Doepping and choir. benediction by Rev W Scott Westerman invocation by Rev Lincoln H Stebbins. reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Charles E. Holzer
Charlene Harner
B. L. Stradley
Ohio State University
Helen Allensworth
Cheshire
Jean Bates Clark
Oak Hill
Eleanor Deepping
Mary Ellen Jewell
Columbus
Betty Lou Lutton
Point Pleasant
Noreen Blair
Marietta
de Etta Gettings
Williamsburg
W.va
Dorothy Gillogly
Carpenter
Francie Gregory
Radcliff
Maxine Hermann
Eunice Hill
Pomeroy
Mary Kelly
Middleport
Martha Roller
Vera Roush
Rutland
Sarah Schaffer
Barbara Scholl
Marylene Wagner
Patriot
Eleanor Doepping
W. Scott Westerman
Lincoln H. Stebbins
Rio Grande Community Notes Highlight Family, Clubs and Meetings
Rio Grande area notices report a birth of Freddie Carl Winters at Holzer hospital on February 24. Mothers Club discusses feeding the family on a small income and home milled whole grains. Quilters swap, plan bread baking, and a panel on the Community Centered School for the PTA. Readers share visits, a Rural Life Association meeting, and PTA activities with multiple local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Carl Winters
Holzer Hospital
Freddie Carl
Mothers Club
Robert Stoneburner
Harold Hammer
College Farm
Edwards Dickinson
Dorothy Share
Faith Whitaker
Betty Fulton
Roy Self
Stoneburner
Wendell Evans
Glendon
Utica
Ohio
Evans
Harland Evans
Grove City
Robert Fbugene Lewis
Waverly
FTA
PTA
Vincent Isenberg
Donald Lewis
Maxine Rheme
James Stewart
Joe Howdyscell
Ivor Jones
Hazel Stobart
Donna Denny
Rosina Wiseman
Marjorie Fadelev
Joanne Showers
Tom Kelton
Kay Spellman
Barbara Brendel
Future Teachers of America
Sarah Stevenson
Walden
Kerr
Edna Wickline
Rural Life Association
Earlham College
Three Escapees Nabbed After Auto Theft Spree
GALLIPOLIS Ohio state highway patrol captured three teenage escapees from Grafton West Virginia industrial school after a week of looting and auto theft. U S marshal from Columbus planned to take custody, origin of future prosecution unclear. FBI involvement cited in Huntington office inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
U. S
Columbus
Grafton
W. Va
Boys Industrial School
State Highway Patrol
West Virginia
Ohio
FBI
Huntington
Five Truckers Fined in Coal Haul Overweight Check
GALLIPOLIS The State Highway Patrol arrested five truck drivers hauling coal Thursday on Route 124 for overweight violations and arraigned them before Justice Percy L Peoples in Pomeroy. Each man was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Among the drivers were Edward C Long and Edgar L Long both 23 from Wellston. Also charged were Charles Roosevelt Davis 35 of Dayton James McCroy 26 of Dayton and Walter W Blackford 33 of R 3 Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Route 124
Percy L. Peoples
Justice of the Peace
Pomeroy
Edward C. Long
Edgar L. Long
Wellston
Charles Roosevelt Davis
Dayton
James McCroy
Walter W. Blackford
R. 3
River Equipment Is Moved to Creek
The U S Army Engineer Corps moved an additional barge and a long crane digger to the mouth of Chicamauga creek to accelerate the channel clearance program tied to the roller dam project. This marks another step in the plan to expedite navigation improvements at Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
U. S. Army Engineer Corps
Chicamauga Creek
Waterloo Township Seeks Bids For Road Equipment Sale
Bids due by 12 noon EST March 20 1948 at the Trustees of Waterloo Township for sale of 1 Warco Road Hog 1 Stone Crusher and 1 Rotary Road Scraper. Trustees reserve right to reject all bids. By order of The Trustees of Waterloo Township G N Sidders Clerk February 27 1980 tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees
Waterloo Township
Trustees of
G. N. Sidders
McCLELLAN v McCLELLAN divorce petition filed in Ohio court
George F. McClellan files for divorce from Mary McClellan in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on January 29 1948 citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Hearing set for March 13 1948. Attorneys Jones and Williams represent the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McClellan
Austin Avenue
Albion
Michigan
George F. McClellan
Court of Common Leal
Athens County
Ohio
George FL Macclellan
Notice to Defendants in Bailey Estate Construction Case
Majel Lawrence executrix of Laura B Bailey deceased filed in Athens County Probate Court on January 20 1948 a petition for construction declaration and direction of the will. Defendants listed include Frances Hatch Cecil Ladd Lawrence Ralph Wadd Daniel J Ladd William Herron Vern Merrill Martha Melbourne Ira Merrill Croswell Dora Weaver Nettie Jones Bertie Roberts Edward Russell Mary Russell Lie Wingate Louise Campbell Alice Kimberly Irma Carter and unknown heirs devisees legatees admins executors and assigns. Defendants must answer by April 11 1948. otherwise judgment by default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hatch
First Ave
Sterling
Cecil Ladd
Lawrence Ralph Wadd
Daniel Joseph Laddell
Central Ave
Glen Bernie
William Darrell Herron
High St
Newark 2
N. J
Vern Merrill
Martha Melbourne
Carsonville
Michigan
Ira Merrill
Girard
Edward Russell
Wheeling
W. Va
Mary Agnes Russell
Lie Wingate
Indianapolis Ind
Louise Campbell
Indianapolis
Ind
Alice Kimberly
Missouri City
Irmaarton
Middlesboro
Laura Bailey
Majel Lawrence
Laura B. Bailey
Athens County
Ohio
Laura RB. Bailey
B. Cornw
Altorne
Area magistrates attend school on court procedures
Magistrates from Jackson, Meigs, and Gallia counties met in Gallipolis at the municipal court room to receive schooling on jurisdiction, court procedure, and reporting forms. Instructors were Gallia County Prosecutor Robert M. Betz and Judge William H. Jones with support from State Highway Patrol personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
William H. Jones
Jackson
Meigs
Gallia
Gallia County
Robert M. Betz
Jones
Cpl. C. W. Harrison
Patrol
Chester Band Debuts at Wahama Chester Basketball Game
The Chester band directed by Mr. Krinke performed publicly for the first time at the Wahama Chester basketball game. The item mentions local families visiting and staying with relatives in the area, including the Fick and Morris families, and notes multiple social visits among residents of Parkersburg Coolville Columbus and Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Krinke
Richard Fick
Ray Morris
Columbus
Cecil Nelson
Ward Hayes
Kan Sas
Judgment Sought in Common Pleas Court for Note Debt
Harry McDole Pomeroy has filed in Common Pleas Court to recover $189.73 plus 6 percent interest from Rex Argubrite Jr. on a Dec 18 1946 note. Interest through June 5 1947 to present brings total to about $198 according to the clerk of court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry McDole
Common Pleas Court
Rex Argubrite, Jr
Owen Fink of Rowley & Reed Hardware in Columbus trip
Owen Fink of Rowley and Reed Hardware spends the week in Columbus attending General Motors led classes at the Neil House to learn better servicing of Frigidaire products. He is hosted by his cousins Mr and Mrs William Seipel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Owen Fink
Rowley & Reed Hardware
Columbus
Neil House
General Motors
William Seipel
Condition Improves For Mrs Jackson In Pomeroy Care
Mrs Jackson, seriously ill, shows slight improvement after ambulance transfer to daughter Mrs Campbell Harper in Pomeroy. Mrs Harper provides care as the Rawlings Coats ambulance transport was reported last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred Jackson
Campbell Harper
Pomeroy
Rawlings-Coats
Young Peoples Meet at Gallipolis Church
A joint gathering of all young peoples groups from churches will convene Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Methodist church. A showing of the picture Beyond Our Own will follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
All Young Peoples
Methodist Church
Dunbar Home Fire Reported Outside City Limits
Fire crews answered a 7:45 p.m. alarm at F. C. Dunbar’s residence on Upper River Road beyond Gallipolis city limits. Defective wiring caused by faulty fuses ignited curtains walls and ceilings, burning one living room piece while rumor spread of a citywide blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dunbar
W. Va
F. C. Dunbar
Upper River Road
Holzer Nurse Will Speak To Students
Charlene Harner RN, Holzer Hospital director of nurses, will speak to vocational classes to encourage senior girls to consider nursing. The Ohio Nurses Association leads a statewide program with talks scheduled for Mason City March 5, Oak Hill and Jackson March 10, Point Pleasant March 11, Wellston March 17, Middleport March 18, and Pomeroy March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charlene Harner
Ohio Nurses Association
Miss Harner
Athens
Marietta
Mason City
Oak Hill
Jackson
Point Pleasant
Wellston
Middleport
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Stage Readied For First Play At Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College students gear up for the Easter drama The Rock set for March 24. They paint footlight troughs rew i re lighting and repair wings while applying dramatics theory from a 26 student class. The music department assists with a Passion Week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RIO Grande
Rio Grande College
Grace and Bible: Local Churches Set Sunday Services
Grace Methodist led by Rev W Scott Westerman holds 10 a.m. service with a sermon Jesus Master and Lord and a full church school program. First Presbyterian under Rev Linson H Stebbins offers 10:30 a.m. service on The Holy Spirit and 4 p.m vesper. Baptist led by Rev J Edward Hakes preaches Communion with God at 10:30 a.m. Evening Zephaniah at 7:30 p.m. Church of Christ with Rev Lewis Mikell conducts Bible classes at 10 a.m and worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening Galatians and midweek study follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
W. Scott Westerman
Jesus
Grace
Church School
L. L. Lovett
First Presbyterian
Linson H. Stebbins
J. Edward Hakes
Zephaniah
Church OF Christ
Garfield Ave
Lewis Mikell
Holzer Hospital Notes in Gallia County
Holzer Hospital notes admissions for Lawrence McQuaid Patsy Norris and others in Gallipolis Wellston and Point Pleasant. Births include a son to Mrs Stricklen and a daughter to Mrs Fitch. Discharges list Mrs Gahm Amos Landrum and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vinton
Edward Gahm
Amos Landrum
Conrad Fisher
Albert Scott
John L. Gates
Speeding Fine Levied in Gallipolis Court
In Gallipolis municipal court Earl Robert Riley 22 of Parkersburg or Springfield was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding by Judge William H. Jones. Lawrence Neal Porter of Gallipolis was fined 5 dollars and costs for speeding yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Robert Riley
Parkersburg
Springfield
William H. Jones
Lawrence Neal Porter
Navy sailor Robert Mattox reenlists for six years
Middleport man Robert Mattox, after completing a six year Navy enlistment, reenlists for six more years with the rank of FC2c. He passed his examination in San Pedro California and has just returned to California after a leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Mattox of Gravel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Mattox
U. S. Navy
San Pedro
Calif
California
Elmer Mattox
Gravel Hill
4-H Club Week Highlights Better Homes Program
National 4-H Week celebrates 1.7 million farm youths in 74 000 clubs with theme Better Homes Today for Citizens Tomorrow. West Virginia agent I B Boggs notes 4-H aims to teach by doing and to reflect club learning in home life and community responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cooperative Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
I. B. Boggs
West Virginia
Zaleski FHA Club Attends District Rally
The Zaleski Chapter of FHA joined a district rally at Gallipolis High School with representatives from Ra cine, Rutland, Middleport, Wells ton, Zaleski, and Gallipolis. About 300 girls plus advisors attended. over 40 earned the Junior Homemakers degree, including Eleanor Cline and Lydia Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleski
FHA
Future Homemakers of America
Gallipolis
Racine
Rutland
Middleport
Wellston
Eleanor Cline
Lydia Mercer
Barbara Todd
Vinton County
Jean Price
Bertinia Bowman
Beatrice Burley
Louise Leach
Birth Announced for son of Fred and Juanita Kincaid
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kincaid announce the birth of their son Larry Samuel on February 16 at the Mason Clinic. The mother is the former Juanita McKinney. Grandparents are Samuel and Juanita McKinney of Dexter and James and Juanita Kincaid of Rutland. Great grandparents are Garrison and wife of Mason City and W Va McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Fred Kincaid
Larry Samuel
Mason Clinic
Kincaid
Juanita McKinney
Samuel McKinney
Dexter
James Kincaid
Garrison McKinney
Mason City
W. Va
Bazaar Set for March 26 at Teart Falls
The WSCS announces its annual Faster Bazaar on March 26. Soup and hot dogs will be served to school children at noon and a dinner will follow in the evening. Rugs and other items will be for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
WSCS
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