District P T A Convention Set In Gallipolis Thursday
Gallipolis will host the Southcentral district Parent Teacher Association annual convention Thursday beginning with 9 AM registration at Grace Methodist Church. Speakers include Albert Giles on Democracys Children, Mrs Walter Buhlig, Mrs Louis Rinear, and state officers among others plus music from Miss Harriet Davis and Miss Elizabeth Shough. A resolution on Avon Place street improvement is also detailed by Athens City Council with funding and assessment plans.
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Gallipolis
Southcentral
Parent-Teacher Association
Grace Methodist Church
Hollis Wood
Ben R. Evans
Washington
W. Scott Westerman
Walter Buhlig
National Worker
Ohio
Louis Rinear
Columbus
Department of Public Welfare
Wood
Ira W. Basinger
Mansfield
Parent
Harry L. Thomas
Logan
Prgram
Harriet Davis
Elizabeth Shough
C. Andrew Rawson
LaGrange
Rural Service
Emmett Morrison
Francis Shane
Ben Bachus
Omar C. Zimmerman
Stanley Folden
Homer Brannon
Jim Porter
Avon Place
City of
Athens
State Street
Corporation
City OF Athiens
Fire department responds to two grass fires in Gallipolis
Gallipolis firemen were called to two grass fires Tuesday afternoon. First at 1 30 p m near the Ernest Cating home 327 Fourth Avenue and about an hour later at 613 Third Avenue near Mrs John O Brien's. Both fires caused little damage and were extinguished by Chief Walter Wise and the city department.
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Gallipolis
Walter Wise
Ernest Cating
Fourth Avenue
John O’brien
Third Avenue
Courthouse transfers and guardianship actions at Gallia
Records show multiple property transfers in Green, Cheshire, Ohio, Perry, and Huntington townships including 100 acres from Curtis Adkins to Andrew Adkins and 169.05 acres to Wesley Swisher. Other deeds cover 75.74 and 118.15 acre parcels, part lots 145 146 in City, and 3 acre Ohio Township tract. Guardianship fees and investments noted for John Hulshorst ward, plus probate and war-time notices for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Adkins
Andrew A. Adkins
Green Township
C. C. Myers
H. B. Ecker
John W. Coughenour
Wesley E. Swisher
Cheshire Township
Rob Rees
Addie Smeltzer
City
Luella
James P. Burgess
Olen
Adelia Roberts
Perry
Raccoon
Laura B. Waugh
Marvie
Grace Thomas
Cheshire
C. L. Guthrie
George O. Halley
Mary Lambert
Ohio Township
John Thomas
J. J. Cook
John T
Anna M. Mooney
Emma Lambert
Katherine Snead
Frank H
Eloise Mills
Elizabeth
D. N. Vance
M. F. Rose
Vinton Holcomb
Huntington Township
Alfred W. Davis
Carol Lois Mayes
Bess Briainstool Davis
Bess Brininstool Davis
Aged Woman Wetherholt Dies at Home in Gallia County
Mrs. Sarah FE Wetherholt age ninety seven widow of James M Wetherholt died at her home near Clay Chapel Monday. Born in Ohio Township in June 1848 she lived there all her life. Survived by three sons John Sherman Emory five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Prudence Greenstreet Lebanon Mo. Funeral and burial at St Nicholas Church Wednesday with Rev Jennings Cremeens officiating.
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Gallipolis
Sarah FE. Wetherholt
Gallia County
Clay Chapel
James M. Wetherholt
New Patients at Holzer Hospital
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis lists several new patients including Paul Edward Smith age 5 from Middleport and Mrs. Charles Ellis and Mrs. George Stanley from Point Pleasant and Ashland. John O Rue from 340 Third Ave checks up. Richard Northup 17 months, Mercerville, listed fair. David Underwood six months Middleport R.1 in critical condition. Mary Carole Wheeler 3, appendicitis operation recovery grave condition. her father recently finished training at Great Lakes and is on 14 day leave.
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Paul Edward Smith
Middleport
Charles Ellis
Point Pleasant
George Stanley
Ashland
John O. Rue
Third Ave
Richard Northup
Fred Northup
Mercerville
David Underwood
Middleport R. 1
Mary Carole Wheeler
Nelson Wheeler
Great Lakes
Children Make Fourth Waste Paper Collection
Gallipolis report shows a city wide house-to-house drive by school children for waste paper. It marks the fourth local collection in a nationwide push to salvage 155000 tons weekly with nine to ten tons gathered and county school contributions.
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Gallipolis
Colless
Gallipolis Social Notes Celebrates Trowbridge Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jacob Trowbridge mark forty first wedding anniversary at their Second Ave home with family present except son Darrel in the Navy. Navy sons Samuel and Darrel featured among guests and relatives from Gallipolis Crown City Columbus and area.
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Gallipolis
Jacob Trowbridge
Second Ave
Darrel
U. S. Navy
Samuel
Navy
Vivienne Chandler
Paul Trowbridge
Clark Caldwell
Marjorie Caldwell
Crown City
Hamden Briefs Record Sudden Deaths and Local Moves
Walter L. Watkins of the B and O Rail Road died at McArthur after illness at work. He was born in Zaleski and married Catherine Martin of Zaleski. They lived in Hamden seven years. Also noted is the death of Mrs Clifford Newman of Hamden at Grant Hospital Columbus after surgery. Surviving Newman include her husband three daughters two sons and several siblings. Funeral services were at United Brethren Church with burial in Hamden cemetery. Other items mention Mrs Merril Simmons called to Paintsville Ky, teachers in the department school, and local visits and Eastern Star activities with a dedication planned for March 18.
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Hamden
Walter L. Watkins
H. D. Chamberlain
McArthur
Mr. Watkins
Zaleski
Catherine Martin
Clifford Newman
Grant Hospital
Columbus
George and
Sarah Newman
Newman
United Brethren Church and
Order of Eastern Star
Virgil Arbaugh
Portsmouth
Jay McCann
Carmichael
Samuel Cole
Newark
Delbert
Cpl
Maxwell Newman
Belvoir
John
Roy
Leverett Murdock
George Everts
Wellston
Rufus Dye
Dundas
Maud Hall
New Lexington
E. M. Wilbur
William West
Canton
United Brethren Church
Beecher Morgan
Hamden Cemetery
Merril Simmons
Paintsville
Simmon
Simmons
Ina Tucker
Autye Baker
E. C. Frampton
Mansfield
Jane Baker
Richwood
Virginia Burns
Margaret Burns
Order of Eastern Stars
Her She Aw
Long Bottom News Notes Funeral and local events
Relatives and friends travel from Pittsburgh Wilson Pa Weirton Pt Pleasant W Va Russell Ky Kananga Columbus Middleport Pomroy Racine Portland Reedsville Chester to attend Capt E German's funeral. Rev Bert OConnor of Proctorville led services for Rev Miller's son. Fred German from Jackson Miss attended. Gordon Lawrence visiting parents. Mrs Frank Bigley funeral at Murraysville Church burial there. Rev E L Miller to begin meetings March 26 at Methodist Church. Swan family attended Charles A Page funeral at Williamstown W Va. Ray Riggs moved from Columbus to F M Coates residence.
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E. German
Pittsburgh
Wilson
Weirton
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Russell, Ky
Kananga
Columbus
Middleport
Pomroy
Racine
Portland
Reedsville
Chester
Miller
Bert O'Connor
Proctorville
Fred German
Jackson
Miss
Gordon Lawrence
Merchant Marine
C. H. Lawrence
Frank Bigley
Murraysville
E. L. Miller
Methodist
J. C. Swan
Stanley
Charles A. Page
Williamstown
Ray Riggs
F. M.coates
Dr. Lasher to Speak at Gallia Dairy Meeting
Harland Martin announces that Dr. George Lasher of Rutland will be guest speaker Wednesday night at the Dairy Production Course in the agricultural building on Gallia Academy High School campus. His topic is Disease As It Relates to Nutrition and all farmers especially dairymen are invited.
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Gallipolis
Harland Martin
George Lasher
Rutland
Gallia Academy High School
Martin
Mrs. J. E. Brading undergoes major surgery
Mrs. J. E. Brading of Johnson City Tennessee, formerly Hattie Vicars of Gallipolis, underwent major surgery at Holzer Hospital Tuesday. Her condition is reported good after months of illness and a three week stay for diagnosis and treatment.
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Gallipolis
J. E. Brading
Johnson, City, Tenn
Hattie Vicars
Holzer Hospital
Former Mason Resident In City On Government Business
Lee Minichan, with the U S Engineers, long associated with Mason, is in City on government business and staying at Sam Simmons home on Main Street. His wife Miriam Stultz Minichan and their two children Margaret and Johnny remain at their Hinton residence while he completes duties.
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Point Pleasant
Lee Minichan
U. S
Sam Simmons
Main St
Mrs Jackson To Parental Home In Ohio Pyle Visit
Mrs Gordon Jackson was called to her paternal home last Thursday due to the serious illness of her father, Mr Rush. She was accompanied by her husband who returned here Sunday.
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Point Pleasant
Gordon Jackson
Rush
Funeral for Young Roy Stutler Held in Point Pleasant
Funeral services were held for Roy Thomas Stutler four years old son of Mr and Mrs John Stutler of Leon. He died at Holzer Hospital Monday from burns suffered at home last Friday. Interment followed at Lone Oak Cemetery.
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Point Pleasant
Roy Thomas Stutler
John Stutler
Leon
Holzer Hospital
Lone Oak Cemetery
Singing Memnoon Statue Sings No More in Egypt
The Memnoon statue in Egypt emitted musical notes at sunrise and sunset. After tipping, the statue stopped singing, ending its solar powered melody.
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Egypt
Condition of Pt. Pleasant Industrialist Reported To Show Improvement
Pt. Pleasant businessman C Weis senburger, seriously ill at home with a coronary ailment, rested better the previous night and was described as somewhat improved. Weissenburger, president of the local shipyard, may require extended rest due to the serious condition.
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Point Pleasant
Garden Hints From C C Anderson on 1944 Gardening
Mason County agent urges continued gardening by farmers and city residents to help with the food shortage and enjoyment. He notes fresh vegetables prove superior to market buys and promote health, exercise, and recreation through spring, summer, and fall.
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C. C. Anderson
Mason County
Point Pleasant
March Meeting of American Association of University Women
Mrs Bartow Jones Mrs William H Bardin and Miss Margaret Burdette hosted the March gathering at Jefferson Blvd home with vice president Mrs J Marion Foglesong presiding in Mrs John William Steenbergen absence. Theme Political Science sparked discussions by Mrs Olaf Vik Mrs Garrett Green Mrs Marion Foglesong and Mrs William H Bardin. The group voted to support the annual fellowship drive with a cash gift. An ice course and spring arrangements adorned the gathering with many members and guests listed.
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Point Pleasant
Bartow Jones
William H. Bardin
Margaret Burdette
American Association of University Women
Jones
Jefferson Blvd
J. Marion Foglesong
John William Steenbergen
Olaf Vik
Garrett Green
Marion Foglesong
Ed Tuckerman transfers to Camp Maxie radio school in Texas
Ed Tuckerman formerly of Point Pleasant Water and Light and later Marietta Manufacturing has been transferred to a radio school at Camp Maxie Texas while serving in the Army. Mr and Mrs Carter Franklin visit Cincinnati and Franklin will enter the armed services soon. Mrs J G F Johnson and sons Joseph and Richard return to Arlington Virginia from Charleston after a visit. Mrs Frank Hill of Leon is ill at her daughter’s home Everett Pritt. Mr and Mrs Robert Hill move to Leon from Alloy Kanawha County.
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Charles F. Brown
William Ball
Virginia
Carolinas
Furniture
Brown Furniture
J. Warden Lewis
Charleston
Thomas G. Lewis
U. S. Marine Corps
Harold Broyles
Karen
Bernard
Miami University
Oxford
Naval Radio School
Mr. Broyle
Frank Balsley
Cleves
Lawrence Chevalier
Camp Blythe
Calif
Finley Chevalier
Gallia County
Ira Swisher
Herbert Edwards
Huntington
Swisher
Hannah Myers
George Stanley
Ashland
Lawrence Henson
Addison
Karen Wileen
Hensons
Henson
Pasco, Wash
Ed Tuckerman
Point Pleasant Water and Light Company
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Army
Camp Maxie
Texas
Carter Franklin
Cincinnati
Franklin
Armed Services
J. G. F. Johnson
Joseph
Richard
Arlington
Harold Somerville
Capital
Frank Hill
Leon
Everett Pritt
Robert Hill
Alloy
Kanawha County
Wild Geese Seen In Mason Area
POINT PLEASANT Gilbert Deweese reports a flock of about 100 wild geese flying northward near Mason yesterday afternoon at 3 15 p m Deweese a shipyard worker noted the sighting amid local chatter forecasting Easter storms and early spring planting signs
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Point Pleasant
Gilbert Deweese
Deweese
Mrs Gibbs Directs Red Cross Work in Pleasants
Mrs. Earl Gibbs has charge of the Red Cross workroom in the absence of Mrs. Gordon Jackson at Point Pleasant.
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Mrs. Gibbs
Point Pleasant
Earl Gibbs
Red Cross
Gordon Jackson
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Dad Jo
Athens Messenger
Oho
Cactus
East State Street
Director of Public Service Safety
Ens
Avon Street
Corneil
Aes
Aiarch
Wreneens of
Harvie
Bison
Ake A
Woodworth
Zotw
Gallia
Gallia County Court House
Probate
John C. Hulshorst
Harry H. Hulshorst
United States’ Treasury
John M. Waugh
Chester Hardesty
Platform
Maridell Houck
Hollis C. Hayner
Freda Pinkerman
Frank Daft
Sailor
Vinton
Mildred Burns
Hitler
Low Countries
Russia
Yugoslavia
France
Crete
India
Balhne
Atlantic Ocean
Great Britain
North Sea
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Adolf Hitler & Co
Gallipolis Social Notes
Don Slagle
New River
N. C
C. D. Slagle
Lonnie Safford
Billy McClung
Manning Wetherhot
Gilbert Bush
Dean Davis
Homer Walter
Mothers’ Club
Leo Mossman
First Ave
Edward Wise
Henry W. Cherrington
Fred Rice
Florida
Hobart Nicholson
Sallie
Missouri
Gladys Corbin
Island View Inn
E. D. Keeler
Margaret Bradbury
Second Avenue
Gerald DeRolph
G. E. Craft
Warner
James C. Myers
Great Lakes Training Station
Werner
L. Hayhurst
Pennsville
Clara Prose
Viola Prose
Dr. Lasher
Gallia Hospital
Mason
Mrs. Jackson
Parental
Nelsonville
Warner IT
Vincent Sherman
John van Druten
Lenore Coffee
Dwight Deere Wiman
Kiev
Anzio
Weissenburger
Edward Swint
L. J. Culbertson
Arndt
Bray
Armister
Chet Brown
William Kirk
Elizabeth Peaker
A. Keith McClung
Cary H. Rayburn
Saturday Night Orchestra
Tad's
Tad
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
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F. J
Beasley CO
Omaha
Darwin
Neb
Australia
Seattle
Wash
Peterson
Gem
Ade
C. D. Shafer Co
Coca-Cola
U. S. Army
Parkersburg
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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