Police Patrolman paints mural of Kansas City police work
Patrolman Pat Murray, a photographic technician and part time artist, painted a mural for Kansas City police headquarters. The piece shows day and night scenes, a crime lab technician at work, a detective firing from a window, and a speed limit sign with a traffic stop. Murray studied under Thomas Hart Benton and plans more law enforcement scenes.
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Kansas City
Pat Murray
Rogues’ Gallery
Murray
Thomas Hart Benton
Arizona
West
Chauncey Church Attendance Plan Studied by Men’s Class
The Trimble Church of Christ men’s class met at L. R. Gooding’s home with John Penrod as president and Emory Brown as secretary. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led devotions as the group formed a committee to plan church and Sunday School attendance, focusing on school age children, in a community wide and interdenominational effort. The committee includes Gilbert Courtney Roy Byers Charles Danford and Richard Wilcox. The meeting featured decorated tables and refreshments served by Mrs. Gooding and family and other neighbors.
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Chauncey
Trimble
Gilbert Courtney
Roy Byers
Charles Danford
Richard Wilcox
Gooding
Jo Ann
Missionary Tea Held by Trimble Church Society
A Trimble Church of Christ missionary tea was hosted by Shelton Missionary. Mrs. Pearl Christman led. demonstrations covered Japanese flower arrangements and a gratitude message from Wellsprings of Immortality. Gertrude Rainey moderated a discussion on Madness in Acts 26 with several assistants. Music featured by junior and senior choirs. Guests from nearby towns attended and were served in church social rooms.
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Glouster
Shelton
Trimble
Vance Andrews
Moundsville
W. Va
Grace Bane
Clara Andrews
Mabel Smith
Athens
Gilbert Courtney
Zenovia Courtney
Chauncey
H. O. McDaniel
Elizabeth Robinett
Jessie Fulton
Viola Howard
Myrtle Wilcox
Alice Brookins
Millfield
Lucille Skinner
Wilbur O'Neal
Pauline Skinner
Cadiz
Willing Workers Class Plans Busy Church Meeting
GLOUSTER The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School held its monthly gathering with a church social room potluck. Mrs. William Leadbetter led devotions with readings by several members and a missionary article read by Mrs. Clara Golding. Additional attendees are listed.
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Isabel Bullock
Edna Embrey
Esta Gardner
Elizabeth Ellis
R. B. Smith
Saul Border
Blanche Strohmeyer
Lena Strausbaugh
Annetta Lewis
Elizabeth Gordon
Delia Matson
C. A. Bingman
Mae Oliver
Mrs Hamilton Clocks 101st Birthday in Akron Visit
GLOUSTER Charles Kirkbride and daughter Helen visited Mr Kirkbride's mother Mrs Thomas Hamilton in Akron weekend as they observed Mrs Hamilton's 101st birthday. Despite a fall last year she remains spry and active in her advanced years. The Hamiltons lived in Glouster for many years before moving to Akron about 40 years ago.
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Glouster
Charles Kirkbride
Helen
Akron
Mr. Kirkbride
Thomas Hamilton
Hamilton
Glouster Visitors and Local Health Notes
Glouster residents hosted Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Cavey and Everett of Columbus, with Mrs. C. R. White of Athens visiting. Mrs. Leadbetter accompanied the Caveys to Columbus, while Edna Kasler returned home to Trimble after two weeks in Columbus. Emmett Byers was taken to University Hospital in Columbus for observation. Ambrose Bartels remains in Marietta Osteopathic Hospital recovering. Silas Juniper in Trimble recovering. Paul Bingman of Marion visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bingman.
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M. J. Cavey
Everett
Columbus
Glouster
E. E. Weaver
William Leadbetter
C. R. White
Athens
Leadbetter
Caveys
Edna Kasler
Trimble
Marion
Arents
C. A.ingman
Club to Meet Rothwell Lady Hostess
Mrs. Ernest Williams will host the Rothwell Club meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. in her home.
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Glouster
Ernest Williams
Rothwell
Church Class Has Meeting at Methodist Church
Priscilla Class met in the social rooms of the Methodist Church with Mrs. Rockhold leading devotion and readings by Mrs. Echstenkamper and Mrs. Sweeney. A nominating committee was appointed by Mrs. Hines, Lee and Dyer, and a St Patrick's Day lunch was served.
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Stella Dyer
Nora Moore
Gertrude Jewell
B. R. Angle
Florence Ogg
Mildred Hines
Lucile Dorton
Rain Totals Over An Inch With Light Creek Impact
Rainfall reached 1.5 inches by 9:30 p.m. Monday in Glouster despite near continuous showers. Sunday Creek showed little effect, suggesting upstream rainfall was not as heavy as earlier.
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Sunday Creek
Fourth Wednesday Service At Hooper Ridge Church
The Hooper Ridge Church of Christ plans a Wednesday 8 p.m. preaching service led by minister Daniel K. Teater. A 7:30 p.m. youth meeting will feature a film strip on the Resurrection.
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Glouster
Hooper Ridge Church of Christ
Daniel K. Teater
Auxiliary To Meet Glouster Union Of Mine Workers
The Auxiliary of the UMW of A No 1 Glouster meets today. Members should bring a potluck dish and a prize for games. Requests for membership will be acknowledged.
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Glouster
UMW of A
Funeral Attendees Remember Lou Springer in Crooksville
Mrs. Hattie Arnold Shawnee Mrs. Cora McCormick Columbus Mr and Mrs Bernard Hodgson Mrs Alice Tharp Miss Lena Stallsmith Mrs Gladys Faires attended the funeral of Lou Springer in Crooksville. Cora McCormick of Columbus visited Miss Lena Stallsmith. Richard Lehman returned to Wadsworth after visiting his mother Mrs Jessie Lehman. Mr and Mrs William Baughman visited Mr and Mrs Bruce Baughman of Osborne. Mrs Glenna Williams.
Near-Centenarian recalls plantation life in North Carolina
Thomas Alfonso Torrence born in 1854 in Mecklenburg County North Carolina recounts slavery era memories from the Johnsons Big House to freedom. He describes whippings, schooling attempts, later work as a loader in West Virginia and life in Bidwell Ohio with his wife. He remains a devout Christian who listens to Sunday radio sermons and remembers family history including four marriages and his own fathers name Torrence.
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Co. H. Harris
Thomas Alfonso Torrence
Bidwell
North Carolina
Squire
James Johnson
Mecklenburg County
the Johnsons
Torrence
West Virginia
Cabin Creek
Paint Creek
Gallia County
Gallia County Viewpoint on All Stars vs Blue Devils
In Gallia County a public prediction about the county all stars losing to the Blue Devils leads to commentary praising Mrs. Mary Wetherholt and noting the coach Dick Shrider's influence. The game raised county school athletic interest and proceeds funded a scoreboard, with ideas for future charity games.
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County Allstars
Blue Devils
All-Stars
Mary Wetherholt
County Recorder
Gene
Dick Shrider
Local updates from Dundas to Columbus crowds and events
Mr and Mrs Fer min Boring visit Dundas relatives as Larry Salts recovers from illness. Roger Cline, a 1949 Vinton Rural graduate, joins the Navy. Several families travel to tend Florence Chambers illness, with flu cases noted among Burns and Edwards households. New home for Edward Dailey. Juniors to perform Superstitious Ladies on April 7. Dwight McLaughlin visits Thivener sister. Donald Edward Kinnison named the newborn son of Don and Ruth Kinnison.
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Radcliff
Fermin Boring
Garvin Salts
Dundas
Larry
Salts
Roger Cline
Vinton Rural
Navy
Earl Chambers
Mansfield
J. W. Chambers
Wellston
Ray Chambers
Cecil Forrest
Columbus
Florence Chambers
Tom Hensler
Racine
Edgar Hensler
Don Hensler
Cleveland
Miranda Kinkead
Eliza Edwards
Mahala Burns
Raymond Barnes
William Arbaugh
Edward Dailey
Don Kinnison
Donald Edward
Gladys Pierce
Albany Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Celebrations
Weekend visitors gathered in Mt. Clemens to see the Gilloglys and Woods, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radcliffe hosting. Clara Gillogly celebrated with dinner guests including Mrs. Vina Gillogly and Mrs. Emma Jones. Harold Ator’s home welcomed 25 friends for a quilting and housewarming as a floor light was given. Local note: Nolan Burgoise of Columbus has died. his wife is Esther Carpenter formerly of Albany.
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Albany
Gillogly
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Paul Gillogly
Kenneth Harwood
Webber Wood
Norman
Harrisonville
Ernest Wood
Ernestine
Middleport
Frank Radcliffe
Vina Gillogly
Louisa Stanley
Clara Gillogly
Emma Jones
Ators
Nolan Burygoise
Columbus
Burgoise
Esther Carpenter
Melva Radcliffe
Congregation to Meet at First Baptist Church
The board of the First Baptist Church has called a congregational meeting in the church Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to participate and discuss church affairs.
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Glouster
Murray City Social Notes
Murray City social column lists visits and greetings among residents. Emmett Short hosts and guests include McNutt Reedy and Thompson families from Mansfield Glouster Columbus Detroit Nelsonville Logan Chauncey and more with funerals attended and relatives visiting across Ohio.
Local residents and visitors in Columbus and Vinton
Mr and Mrs Mason Long and daughter Marilyn visited Columbus. George Bates returned to ship work after a coal strike stoppage. Dr F M Shane spoke at a PTA meeting with a brief business session. Mrs Phylis Evans and Mrs Elma Webb joined Mrs Evans' son Mike for a visit with grandparents. Relatives report Hollis Strausbaugh ill after a stroke in Columbus area. Administrators note several absences from school due to colds and flu.
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Ferrel Angles
Wayne, Mich
Evan Scott
Angles
Claude Angles
Byrd Alexaner
Ninth Birthday Observed At Larry Deal Home
A group of friends celebrated Larry Deals ninth birthday on Thursday afternoon March 16 at his home. Prizes went to Jack Hunter Barbara Collins and Dwight Cochran. Donna Deal assisted by Glenna Buchman served refreshments to Bobby Barrett Larry Kennard Bobby Arnold Damon McManaway Jack Hunter Dwight Cochran Barbara Collins and Charles Collins. Additional guests included Buddy ears Charles Arnold and Jackie ark.
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Glouster
Larry Deal
Jack Hunter
Barbara Collins
Dwight Cochran
Donna Deal
Glenna Buchman
Bobby Barrett
Larry Kennard
Bobby Arnold
Damon McManaway
Charles Collins
Buddy Ears
Charles Arnold
Jackie Ark
World’s only pro laugher eyes Hollywood aim
Dick Collier, a 200 pound entertaining asset, makes a living by laughing at gigs for pay. A war veteran who performed 17 months in Persia, he built a career from radio and stage to television, offering over 200 laugh types and a sharp ethic about only laughing when something is funny.
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New York
Dick Collier
Collier
Hollywood
Army Special Services
Persia
Boston College
Commedians
Corrective Measures Outlined for Barnhart Coal Co. Mine
New Plymouth reports corrective measures from an inspection of Barnhart Coal Co. Lowry mine three miles east of here. Eleven workers produced 40 tons daily. inspector J C Reardon urged a circulating fan, air reaching entries, proper face ventilation, two permissible flame safety lamps, preshift fire boss checks, weekly hazard inspections, safer blasting, electric cap lamps, no smoking, and fire doors for protection.
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New Plymouth
Barnhart Coal Co
Lowry
Here
Vinton County
J. C. Reardon
Youth Auto Liability Rates To Increase Nationwide
Baltimore report states liability insurance for drivers under 25 will rise about 20 percent starting Monday in 33 states including Ohio. Older drivers may see 12 percent decreases. The rise follows a three year study by the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters citing more youth accidents as the cause.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Baltimore Sun
National Bureau of Casualty
The
Sun
Hamden News Briefs Include Local Obituary and Social Visits
Mrs Ruth Freeman 32 died at St Francis Hospital Columbus after a long illness. She lived near Hawk and is survived by husband Clyde and five children. Funeral held at her parents home and burial in Hamden cemetery. Also reported are hospital returns, visits, and social events across Hamden, with numerous guests from Columbus Dayton McArthur Wellston Basil and other towns.
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Hamden
Ruth Freeman
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Hawk
John Shiffleton
Church St
Clyde Freeman
Clarice
Ronald
James
Charles
Elden
John Shifflet
Rex
Raymond
Roscoe
Ruby Rifflin
Roberta Waldron
Thompson
Hamden Cemetery
George Ward
Logan Hospital
Ralph Garrett
West Rushville
H. J. Dye
Robert Spangenberg
Janelle Cramer
Dayton
Maggie Traphagen
Burdella Webb
Dorothy Waters
Keith Waters
Lena Gorrell
Jackie
Rebecca Lynn Matteson
D. M. Bryson
Town and Country Garden Club
N. Main St
John Bobo
Luther Bobo
V. C. Bobo
Junior Class Comedy Set For 2 Nights
Chauncey Ohio Chauncey Dover Junior Class presents Hillbilly Courtship for two performances at 7 30 p m in the auditorium Wednesday and Friday Two casts feature Lucy Muzio Pete Evener Rich Johnson Pat Wallace Vid Canter Audrey Banfield Ron Cline Mary Howard Dick Simpson Ellen Loper Barbara Nogrady Helen Ley Edna Lieber Norma Bobo Bob Daugherty Jack Lester Lowell Davis Cynthia MacDonald directed by Mrs Mary Leonard class sponsor
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Norma Bobo
Bob Daugherty
Jack Lester
Lowell Davis
Cynthia MacDonald
Mary Leonard
Funeral Rites for Mrs Emma V Murphey Held in Chauncey
Funeral services for Mrs Emma V Murphey who died at the home of her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson Chauncey were held Sunday at 2 30 pm in Athens by Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ. A trio Christine Brown Charles Bradfield and Helen Courtney sang. Pallbearers were Homer Johnson Albert Jackson Chauncey Melvin Hoar Columbus Fred Beckler Prof Raymer McQuiston Athens and Lewis Moore Stewart. Burial was in West Union St cemetery Athens.
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Chauncey
Emma V. Murphey
Dan Johnson
Athens
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Christine Brown
Charles Bradfield
Helen Courtney
Homer Johnson
Albert Jackson
Melvin Hoar
Columbus
Fred Beckler
Ladies Aid of Poe Methodist Quilting Meeting
The Poe Methodist Church Ladies Aid gathered at the church for a day of quilting on Thursday and will gather again next Thursday. Members present were Mrs. Bess Nichol oson, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Mrs. Mary Dew, and Mrs. Blanche Champlin.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid of
Poe Methodist Church
Bess Nicholoson
Elizabeth Harvey
Mary Dew
Blanche Champlin
Plans Made To Cease Operations at Midway
Honolulu report says the Civil Aeronautics Administration will abandon Midway Island, following the Navy. The Navy plans to remove its 300 man garrison before June 30. Pan American Airways has not decided whether to keep its ground crew or shift operations to Wake Island.
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Honolulu
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Navy
Midway Island
Pan American Airways
Wake Island
Chauncey Visit Highlights Heffkens and Morgan Family Guests
Millfield visitors Mr and Mrs John Heffken with children Teddy Mark Susanne and Marilyn Ath ens spent Sunday with Mrs Heffkens brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs L D Muzio along with Spognens Lucy and Delores Milf feld CHAUNCEY Evan and Maggie Morgan. The Plains visited Chauncey to see their aunt Mrs Mary Meinhart.
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Chauncey
John Heffken
Teddy
Mark
Susanne
Marilyn
Athens
Evan
Maggie Morgan
the Plains
Mary Meinhart
Plains PTA Meeting Set at High School Auditorium
The Plains Parent Teacher Association holds a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium with Mrs Neva Thompson president and Mrs Emma Cade secretary in charge of the business session A music program directed by the music supervisor features a boys double quartet and a girls sextette A social hour with refreshments follows in the community room Open to all interested in PTA work.
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Chauncey
The
Plains Parent Teacher Association
Neva Thompson
Emma Cade
PTA Wor
Pre Easter Services Begin April 6 at Morristown Church
Nightly pre Easter services announced at Morristown Holiness Church starting April 6 led by Rev. William Steen. Other community churches invited to join in the services with special music featured during the meetings.
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Chauncey
Morristown
William Steen
Weekend guests hosted at The Plains home
Chauncey and Mrs. Lore en Cade entertained guests including Mrs. Cade's mother Mrs. E C Mariner at their The Plains residence. Visiting from Norwood Ohio were Mr. and Mrs. J W Geornor and daughter Lois Ann and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McConlogue and their children Jimy and Cynthia. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Washburn of Athens.
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Chauncey
Loreen Cade
Birth Announcement for Diane Jean Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Dink Davis announce the birth of a daughter Diane Jean on Sunday March 12. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Therlow Davis of The Plains and Mrs. Dessie Mc Colley of Painesville.
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the Plains
Dink Davis
Diane Jean
Therlow Davis
Dessie McColley
Painesville
14 year old McNutt taken to hospital for appendectomy
Eddie McNutt 14 son of Mr and Mrs Leo McNutt of Taylor Ridge was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday night for an appendectomy.
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Chauncey
Eddie McNutt
Leo McNutt
Taylor Ridge
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Guest of Mother Chauncey Visits Chauncey
Mrs Wilma McDonald of Glouster spent Sunday visiting her mother Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel on High Street in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Wilma McDonald
Glouster
Elizabeth Ferrel
High St
Mrs Lelia Well ing Returns Home After Hospital Surgery
Mrs Lelia Welling has returned to her home at Taylor Ridge from Sheltering Arms Hospital where she underwent major surgery.
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Chauncey
Lelia Welling
Taylor Ridge
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Boy's Jap Prison Memory Dulls Ice Cream Appeal
New York story of Alex Mackintosh a 10 year old English born boy who grew up in internment camps in Java during Japanese occupation. His postwar food fears memoirs linger drying bread and rice press on ice cream finally. His mother Mrs Donald Mackintosh recalls wartime memories shaping their values and traumas including nightmares and fears linked to iron fires and car engines.
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New York
Alex“Mackintosh
Alex
Java
Java Jungles
Donald Mackintosh
Mrs. Mackintosh
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Kenneth Plowman
Mrs. Hamilton
Hemlock
Martha Clark
Withers
Johnson
Mr, Torrence
Murray City Social Notes
Murray City
Emmett Short
New Lexington
Charlies McNutt
J. C. Reedy
Near Glouster
Andy Thompson
James Smart
Florida
Jack Collins
Fred Collins
Betty Hogan
Charles Shuttleworth
Lumbus
Hogan
Collins
William Cobb
Guy Lambert
Frank Jewell
Ephia McCoy
Bonnie Shuttleworth
Detroit
James Shuttleworth
Harry Gosney
Albert Phillips
Leonard
Robert Phillips
Jackson
Charles Shunkwiler
Don Hutchins
Nelsonville
Betty Sabo
Logan
Jennie Shunkwiler
Frank Bryan
Jesse Bryan
Bryan
Myers St
Helen Wilson
Johnny Moody
William Bateman
Clayton Worthington
Roy
Betty Sapp
Aves Ann
Lorna Thompson
Marilyn Cook
Joy Ann Cook
Howard Craft
Robbe Barron
Maud Barron
McArthur
Lou. Dixon
Chillicothe
Willis Dixon
Charles McWillams
Minnie Brown
Paul McWilliams
Leroy Eggleberry
John Rhinehart
Robert Mattock
Virginia Beach
Charles Yates
Minnie Gibson
Charles Mather
Bobby
Edward Mather
Carolyn
Beryl Gibson
Barbara
Wayne
Grace Mather
Galion
A. D. Watters
David Smith
Mae
Faye Zervis
John Watters
Gahanna
Carl Watters
Wilkesville
Loren Mountjoy
Berlin
Kermit Ward
Mary Lou
Ralph
Homer Clark
Basil
Edgar Harper
Russell Harper
Kingston
Walter England
Carl Davis
Ladies Aid
Midway
Millfield Visitors
Plains
Alex Mackintosh
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