Gallia Tuberculosis Group Names Officers at Annual Meeting
Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association re elected all current officers and named new directors Dr N Howard Foster M Harold Brown Arthur G Cooper Mrs Harold Brown and Rev Donald S Hobbs as executive committee members Also elected were Edwin E Higgins H Bion Bradbury and Rev Cecil V Marley New actions include authorizing 1800 patch tests for schools paying for anti tubercular posters and pamphlets and revising the association constitution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Gallipolis Elks Elect New Officers In Initiation
Four candidates were initiated as the Gallipolis lodge of Elks elected new officers Monday night. H. W. Dexter became exalted ruler. other officers include W. P. Cherrington leading knight and Dr. Otto S. Carter loyal knight. New initiates are C. Burt Hanson Dr. Donald R. Warehime Sebastian F. Marino and Thomas Clark Ryan. Installation set for April meeting night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Morrison
Wayne Booth
C. Burt Hanson
Donald R. Warehime
Sebastian F. Marino
General Chemical Company
Thomas Clark Ryan
The
Combustion Engine Co., Inc
New York
Marietta
Explosive Dealers Urged To Keep Accurate Records
Gallipolis explosives official George Augustine urged all licensees to record every purchase sale and use. Hardway ex officio licenser Howard 8S announced licenses expire one year from issue and possession requires a license. Applicants must report six month purchases disposals and on hand amounts with large amounts kept in a magazine and locked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Augustine
Clerk of Courts
Howard
Hardway
Augustine
Hardwin
Vinton Juniors Stage Small Town Romeo Thursday
The Vinton School Junior class will perform Small Town Romeo Thursday evening March 18 at the Town Mall. Writer Joe Stanford, in a Rushville hotel run by Betty Braxton, meets Robert McClaskey while Sly Jerkins courts Aunt Sarah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Romeo
Joe Stanford
Junior Scott
Rushville
Betty Braxton
Maxine Kessel
Robert McClaskey
Sly Jerkins
Jim Casto
Sarah
Lloyd Twyman
Harold Radcliffe
Virginia Chasteen
Lucile Fitch
June Alexander
Dewey Walker
Board Reappoints Ora Gilmore to Post
Gallia County commissioners re appointed Ora Gilmore of Gallipolis Township Tuesday as a member of the Children's Home board of trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Gilmore
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Township
Idren's Home Board of Trustees
Gallipolis Couple Wed At First Baptist Church
Miss Louise Boggs of Gallipolis and William Clark Henson of Rio Grande wed Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. J Edward Hakes presiding. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Stanford Dunc an, brother and sister of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Boggs. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl Henson and works at the West Virginia Ordnance Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
Earl Henson
The
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Youth Walks to Navy Post in Portsmouth
Sherman Jacob Weimann age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Carl Weimann Route 2 Cheshire on March 12 walked most of the distance from his home to the Navy Recruiting Sub station in Portsmouth Footsore and so weary he could hardly walk he stopped in Ironton to see Officer J Clair Hall formerly of Gallipolis The boy a sophomore in Cheshire High School has a brother Leonard in training in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sherman Jacob Weimann
Carl Weimann
Cheshire
Navy
Portsmouth
Weimann
Ironton
J. Clair Hall
Cheshire High School
Leonard
British Columbia
Two Appear on Intoxication Charges
Gallipolis report says Edgar Ball was arrested Tuesday on intoxication and released on a $10 cash bond by Judge William Janes. Harold Howell was arraigned for intoxication and disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty Tuesday, and was fined $40 plus costs in Judge Jones' court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edgar Ball
William Janes
Harold Howell
Jones
Gallia War Fund Drive tops eleven hundred dollars
Gallia War Fund Drive totalled 1641.02 dollars Monday, according to Max Bunce, auditor. Organizations at 100 percent include the Gallipolis Clinic, Gallia Academy High School, Washington School, Holzer Hospital, and Marietta Mfg. Co. warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
Max Bunce
Gallipolis Clinic
Gallia Academy High School
Washington School
Holzer Hospital
Marietta Mfg., Co
Holzer Hospital Births and Admissions
New patients at Holzer Hospital included Mrs. Max Tawney of Gallipolis giving birth to a baby girl and Mrs. Thomas Rich of Pomeroy with a son. Earl Yates, 43, of Thurman and Mrs. Albert Wippel of Pomeroy were admitted Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Max Tawney
Thomas Rich
Pomeroy
Earl Yates
Thurman
Albert Wippel
Returns to Post After Leave in Boston
Pvt. William Tommy Thompson, stationed at N.E.A.S. in Boston Massachusetts, returned to his training after spending last week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson of Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Tommy Thompson
N.E.A.S
Boston
Mass
William Thompson
Cheshire
Plan Shower on Man's Ninety Sixth Birthday
Gallipolis notices E P Thompson Little Ryger will turn 96 on April 1. He has lost hearing and sight but remains mentally alert. Friends plan a card shower to honor his anniversary.
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Gallipolis
E. P. Thompson
Little Ryger
Mr. Thompson
John Call Heads Nelsonville Elks Lodge
Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 named John Call exalted ruler at a Tuesday meeting. Paul Shearer steps down after leading the lodge. New officers elected include Dr. E. L. Murphy leading knight Gilbert Smith loyal knight Thomas Lax lecturing knight James Powell treasurer Sheldon Powell secretary Thomas Riley ryler Earl R. Baker trustee. D. M. Sheffield and John Johnson remain as trustees.
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Nelsonville
John Call
Nelsonville Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Te Wil
Paul Shearer
Elks
E. L. Murphy
Gilbert Smith
Thomas Lax
James Powell
Sheldon Powell
Thomas Riley
Ryler
Earl R. Baker
Heold
D. M. Sheffield
John Johnson
Pfc Joseph Campbell Finishes Radio Course
Pfc Joseph E Campbell, attached to the Army Air Force Technical Training School at Truax Field Madison Wisconsin, will graduate with high honors from an advanced radio school. Graduation is set for March 19 1943 at the War Department Theater Truax Field. He completed the course with high honors at Scott Field Illinois and Truax Field Madison and is slated for a further advanced school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joseph E. Campbell
Army Air Force Technical
Truax Field
Madison
Wis
War Department
Campbell
Scott Field
WSCS Meets Thursday At Wilson Home
Circle No 4 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church plans a Thursday 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Malve Wilsons 106 Adams St Mrs Pritchard assists as hostess Leaders are Mrs John Fisher and Mrs Harry Hartjiey
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Nelsonville
WSCS
Methodist Church
Malve Wilson
Adams St
Pritchard
John Fisher
Harry Hartjiey
Irene Jones Rites Set For Thursday In Gallia County
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM for Mrs. Irene McLeod Jones of Raccoon Creek Perry Township wife of W Gomer Jones. She would have been 76 on March 27 daughter of Robert B and Lucinda Waddell Jones. Surviving are husband two daughters Mrs Doris Wheeler and Mrs Helen Owrey both of Washington DC and two granddaughters Helen and Barbara Wheeler. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Irene McLeod Jones
W. Gomer Jones
Raccoon Creek
Perry Township
Jones
Robert B
Lucinda Waddell Jones
Report Service Men Deaths to Draft Board
Gallia County residents who learn of a service member's death should notify Ira Neal, courthouse custodian, or the selective service board. Upon receipt, Neal will lower the courthouse flag to half mast.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ira Neal
Selective Service Board
Neal
Eagles Lodge officers swap posts in Nelsonville meeting
Clyde Byers and Watson Wolfe swapped roles at Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Wolfe becomes secretary and Byers trustee after resignations accepted by W. P. Green. District Director Hayman spoke on Eagles in service, with furlough remarks from E. C. Woody. A Red Cross blood bank effort failed this time. a patriotic meeting is set for March 22 and a public dance with Percy Lowery and his orchestra on March 20 at the Eagles Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clyde Byers
Watson Wolfe
Nelsonville Aerie
Order of Eagles
the Aerie
Robert Green
Wolfe
Byers
Hayman
Pomeroy Lodge
Eagles
E. C. Woody
Great Lakes Naval Training School
C. S. Matheny
Red Cross
Percy Lowery
Hawkins Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Narcissus Baird Hawkins were held Sunday afternoon at 3 at the family home 182 Fayette Street conducted by Rev William M George of the Methodist Church Two poems and two hymns were read and interment followed at Green lawn Cemetery Attendance included numerous local and out of town friends and relatives from Cincinnati McArthur Creole Columbus Athens and Chicago plus military and civilians with several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Narcissus Baird Hawkins
Fayette St
William M. George
Methodist Church
George
Greenlawn
E. D. Miller
Erma
Cincinnati
Frank Allison
Clarence Allison
Belle Jenkins
James Miller
Ireland Blake
Miss Lee
McArthur
Elmer Allen
Creole
B. C. Allen
Coshocton
Kate Blake
Columbus
Ethel Barry
New Lexington
Ed Humphrey
Circle Hill
A. C. Stratton
Athens
H. Lee Hawkins
Willing Workers Class Meets at Shafer Home
Nelsonville report states the Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Lena Shafer’s home Friday evening with ten members present and one guest. Mrs. Emily Reed, president, presented teacher Miss Mable Dalton a birthday gift from the class. Mrs. Cora Davis read a poem titled Were counting on you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Lena Shafer
Anna Pospichal
Emily Reed
Mable Dalton
Cora Davis
Monday Longstreth PTA to Meet Thursday Evening
The Monday Longstreth P T A will hold a 7:30 PM meeting at the schoolhouse on Thursday during wartime. After the business session a benefit party will follow and members are asked to bring prizes.
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Longstreth
Longstreth P.T.A
River Towboat Julius Fleischmann Repairs at Point Pleasant
River boat Julius Fleischmann arrives at Reid dock for repairs after a cracked shaft at Winfield Lock. Captains Curry Varian and engineer Russell Stone, all of Point Pleasant, take a few days home. The usual tow runs 12 to 16 thousand tons with Semet Solvay cargo passing yesterday for Ironton chemical works.
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Point Pleasant
Julius Fleischmann
Winfield Lock
Reid
Fleischmann
W. D. Curry
Homer Varian
Russell Stone
Chemical
Ironton
Morgan Oshel
John Oshel
Charleston Road
Cincinnati
Clifton PTA Plans War Work Classes At School
Clifton PTA met at the school for a short business session. They plan to sponsor a Red Cross First Aid class starting March 16 with ten lessons taught by Miss Leola Wolfe. A Surgical Dressing class is also planned. Mrs. Edith Fox presided.
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Clifton
Clifton Pta
Red Cross
Leola Wolfe
Edith Fox
Cord Ladies Aid Plans Henderson Meeting Tonight
Point Pleasant reports the Con cord Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. O J Byus in Henderson this evening at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Concord Ladies Aid
O. J. Byus
Henderson
Father-in-Law of Local Man Dies in East
Frank G. Smith traveled to East Orange New Jersey Tuesday morning after his father-in-law A. H. Holmes died at home there Monday night. Mrs. Smith had stayed with her parents for two weeks. Holmes had visited the local area several times in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank G. Smith
East Orange
N. J
A. H. Holmes
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Holmes
Elks Ladies Sponsor Monthly Party in Nelsonville
Elks Ladies will sponsor their monthly party at the Elks Club Thursday evening March 18 at 8 o clock. Pot luck will be served. Arrangements committee includes Mrs. Carlos Ogg Mrs C A Jack and Mrs Herman Ogg.
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Nelsonville
Golden Rule Sunday School Class Meets Thursday
The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Annabelle Davis on Poplar Street Thursday evening. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Julia Reeves and Mrs Violetta Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Methodist Church
Annabelle Davis
Poplar St
Julia Reeves
Violetta Elliott
Paul Campbell Reported Missing in Action
Pvt. Paul E. Campbell of Nelsonville R. 2 son of Nettie Campbell has been reported missing since February 17 after being located in Algeria North Africa during World War II. no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Paul E. Campbell
Nelsonville R. 2
Nettie Campbell
Algeria
North Africa
Mrs. E. W. Henshaw Leaves Hospital After Treatment
Mrs. E W Henshaw of 359 Elizabeth Street returns home from Cherrington Hospital Logan after two weeks of successful treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
E. W. Henshaw
Elizabeth St
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Lafollette Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court
William Clarence Lafollette of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment in Mayor Herman Pez's court on Tuesday and was fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Clarence Lafollette
Herman Pez
Weissenburgers Host Informal Dinner Party on Jefferson Boulevard
Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Weissenburger entertained a large group of friends at their new Jefferson Boulevard home. The rooms were decorated with spring flowers and guests included Rev. and Mrs. Frank T. Cady, Clifton O. Durfee, S. Channing Wilhelm, Alex Cruickshanks Jr. and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles O. Weissenburger
Jefferson Boulevard
Weissenburgers
Frank T
Carl F. Jeffries
Paul S. Thomas
Walter A. Windsor
E. E. Heiner
Harold Sayre
Treverton
Cochran Funeral Held Thursday in West Columbia
Thomas Andrew Cochran who died Monday at a relative’s home will be funeralized Thursday afternoon from United Brethren Church in West Columbia with burial there. He was born April 15 1864 in Malden, moved to Mason County to work in coal mines over 50 years ago. Surviving: three sons Charles Arthur and John. daughters Mary Saxon and Tilla Dewees. a brother Charles Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Thomas Andrew Cochran
N. A. Crowder
Viand St
United Brethren Church
West Columbia
Nip Stewart
Arnett Funeral
Crowder
Mr. Cochran
Malden
Caleb and
Madaline Ann Crowder
Mason County
Charles Cochran
Arthur Cochran
John Cochran
Camp Bell
Mary Saxon
Tilla Dewees
Middleport
Bellaire
Read by Mrs Bean on Lidice Murder at Pleasants AAUW
The Hear Mrs Bean program at a Point Pleasant AAUW meeting featured Mrs Leo Bean reading The Murder of Lidice by Edna St Vincent Millay. The group praised the piece as a standout event of the season and approved making Orson Welles Merchant of Venice recordings available to clubs and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
American Association of University Women
Frank C. Long, Jr
Long
Franklin Quillin
Ben Tracy, Jr
Leo Bean
Gallipolis
Lidice
Edna St. Vincent Millay
E. Bartow Jones
Bean
Association
Orson Welles
William H. Bardin
Mary McCulloch
Henderson Methodist Revival Closes After Two Weeks
The Henderson Methodist Church revival led by Rev. James Fisher ended Monday evening in Point Pleasant after two weeks of successful meetings. The event drew church members and community attendees for morning and evening sessions.
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Henderson Methodist Revival
Point Pleasant
Henderson Methodist Church
James Fisher
Daughters and Births Reported at Point Clinic
A daughter weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson Route 1 Point Pleasant at the Point Clinic. A son weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Andy Thornton South Side at the same clinic. George Ord Gallipolis Ferry and Mrs Allen Tucker Robertsburg were admitted for treatment and surgery. Miss Marie Marshall Charleston Road underwent surgery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Stephenson
Route 1
Point Clinic
Andy Thornton
South Side
George Ord
Gallipolis Ferry
Allen Tucker
Robertsburg
Marie Marshall
Charleston Road
Soldier Arrested in Disorderly Conduct Case at Point Pleasant
Corporal Wuthee linked to a local unit was arrested by Policemen Morrison and Noble for disorderly conduct and is in custody awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Wuthee
Morrison and Noble
Ballots Received for Officers of Ohio Kanawha Masters Group
Approximately 75 ballots have arrived for the Ohio Kanawha Masters and Pilots Association election of officers. Secretary-Treasurer Hamilton A. Johnson will count the ballots in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ohio-Kanawha Masters and Pilots Association
Hamilton A. Johnson
Births Announced for Two New Daughters
Mr and Mrs Harold Justin of First St announce a daughter born Monday Dr Long. Mr and Mrs Robert McKinley of Mt Vernon Ave announce a daughter born Saturday Dr Koenigsberg.
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Harold Justin
First St
Long
Robert McKinley
Mt. Vernon Ave
Koenigsberg
Local Residents Share News of Visits and Travel
Mrs. J. J. Lovell spent yesterday with her daughter in Gallipolis. Mrs. Thomas Pringle of Washington DC is due today for a ten day visit with the Cady family and sister Mrs. Somerville. Ed L. Filson returns from Holzer Hospital. Miss Jean Roush arrives today from Madison College for a visit with her parents in Vienna and St. Clairsville. Mrs. Roush met her daughter in Charleston. Miss Mai L. Moore of Clendenin District was here on business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lovell
W. P. Cherrington
Gallipolis
Thomas Pringle
Washington, D. C
Frank T. Cady
Harold E. Somerville
Ed L. Filson
Holzer Hospital
Jean Roush
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Harry D. Roush
Vi and St
Plain Valley Farmer Dies at Home in Plain Valley
Philip H. Wilson a Plain Valley farmer died at his home Tuesday. Born April 16 1866 in Mason County he was the son of George W and Eliza Wilson. He married three times and is survived by wife Detha Vinson a daughter Pearl Sturgeon two sons Don Wilson Columbus and Ray Wilson Atlanta and two sisters Eliza Thomas Columbus and Nora Foreman of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Philip H. Wilson
Plain Valley
Mr. Wilson
Mason County
George W
Eliza (Rollins) Wilson
Mason Court Upholds Fire Case Ruling
Attorney J G F Johnson announced the state supreme court upheld a Mason County circuit court judgment for 2300 dollars against Federal Fire Insurance Co in the case by Dr J Y Toupkin and others. A separate suit against Merchants Fire Insurance Co seeks 4000 dollars over hospital equipment destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J. G. F. Johnson
J. Y. Toupkin
Federal Fire Insurance Co
State Supreme Court
Mason County
Toup
Merchants Fire Insurance Co
Amy Rayburn Files Suit for Divorce
Amy Rayburn sues Sister W. Rayburn for divorce alleging extreme cruelty. They were married in May 1933 and have two children Eddie W. aged 8 and Nina J. aged 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Rayburn
Point Pleasant
W. Rayburn
Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Pile Relief
Relief claim for piles with a cooling formula, promising prompt itching relief. Advertises Peterson's Ointment as available at druggists for 35 cents a box or 60 cents in tube with applicator, with money-back guarantee if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Gallia County Health Group
Ars
Vinton School
Gallipolis Social Notes
Hazel Hines
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Nora Ecker
E. E. Hatfield
Jack Vornholt
St. Vincent's College
Latrobe
Mayme Barrows
Jack Knight
Caroline
Charleston
Knight
Ernest Null
Oak Hill
L. H. Nelson
Charles Smith
Clarksburg
W. Va
Smith
Mr. Nelson
Flora Spear
Patriot
Stanley Blazer
Pfc
Albert Merriman
Myrtle Beach
S. C
A. K. Merriman
James Hanson
Fort Knox
Frances Hanson
Navy Post
Gallia
John Call Heads
Joseph Campbell
Wilson Home
Irene Jones
Eagles Lodge
Hawkins
Shafer
Longstreth Pta
Desert
Harewood
Kanawha County
Eagle Coal
East
Elks Ladies
Paul Campbell
Ray Proffitt
Mason
A. Keith McClung
Hartford
J. Marion Foglesong
Clarence R. Schneider
Garnett Tillis
Mason Court
Saturday Night Orchestra
Tad
Tad's
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
America
C. D. Shafer
Majestic
Hotcha
Asa Frosh
Fred Waring
Pennsylvanians
Dick Powell
Priscilla Lane
Rosemary Lane
Warner Bros
Penn-sylvanians
Rosemary
Walter Catlett
Johnny “Scat
Davis
Buck and
Bubbles
Chuck Da!y
Ernc Mason
Winfield College
Sylvester Biddle
Jerry Wald
Richard Macalay
Sig Herzig
Warren Duff
Dick Whiting
Johnny Mercer
William Keighley
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