Nelsonville Eagles Prepare Ray Ashby Initiation
Nelsonville Eagles announce Sunday March 26 initiation at 2 o clock for new members. The initiation honors Ray Ashby, worthy president of Nelsonville Aerie. Refreshments follow with music by William Morat and his six piece orchestra from Columbus. Public invited.
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Nelsonville Eagles
Ray Ashby
Nelsonvillesrour
Eagles
Ray Rabby
Nelsonville Aerue
William Morat
Columbus
Ublie
Holt gains in Mason Area gubernatorial race
Mason area voters report rising support for Holt in the gubernatorial contest. The former senator, nicknamed Hell Raiser for his tough stance, shows strong local backing after a long political career including a 1940 renomination defeat and a 1943 push on state government costs.
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Mason Area
Holt
Sam Alsimmons
Severavon County
Pem D
Ope
United States
Lite
Alwarts Ana
Henry D. Hattie
New Deal
House of ‘Delegates
Lewis County
Ucket
Neely
Hun
Reeda Afte
Point Pleasant Social Notes Highlights Local Residents
Miss Inez Barnett hosts Chub at Couch Apartments. Sanford Rhoades to direct program. Birth announcement: Carolyn Sommer Doster, seven pounds five ounces, Monday at Holzer Hospital to Rev and Mrs Stratherwood Cotten, first child of Dr and Mrs Sommer. Local updates include Olin Roush’s return home, Corporal Robert Kayser furlough with parents, and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
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Inez Barnett
Couch Apartments
Sanford Rhoades
Carolyn Sommer Doster
Stratherwood Cotten
Yeon i
Holzer ‘Hospital
Mex. Cotten
Mabel Sommer
BF. Sommer
Point Pleasant
Olin
Roush
Henderson
Robert Kayser
Nibh
Rupert L. Kayser
Jackson Ave
Fort Davis
Str
Ose
Coe Ae
Navy
Mire ST McNeil
Daugh
Mim Faye McNeil
Speke
Mra Binnie Lindeves
Viand St
Hickory Crape
Feige
Edwin M. Curry
Wichita
Kansas
Willi Curray
Army Air Force
Ean
Tnx
W. B. Chrye
Kanan St
Ume Stone
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Mr. Stone
Onestroy
Homer Varian
Sam P. Suit
Huntington
Cincini
Varian
Helen Henry Pent
Gallipolie Ferry
Felix Brown
Pliny
Lilly’ Faye Staats
Betty
Gallipolis
Slack
Ray Somerville
Jessie Mossman
James Hunter Dies at Home In Nelsonville
James Hunter of Nelsonville Rt 1 dies at his residence 1081 Poplar St this morning. The article notes training completion for Pvt Shirley D. LeMay of Nelsonville Rt 2 who received the Army Good Conduct Medal and serves in Troop Carrier Command. The obituary lists Hunter’s wife May, four stepchildren, and many relatives, with services being arranged by Warren Puwer.
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Pvt
Shirley D. LeMay
Nelsonlle Rt. 2
Army Good
Pvt .LeMay
Nelsonville
Rt 2
Mesmacvinae
Jame E. Hunter
Poplar” St
Alowing Tong
James Wallnerie
May
Ax & Hunter
Fort Benning
Basil” ‘Whititch
Dorothy
Carl Vale
Luella Whitvitch
Nelson
Face
Deanville
Mikle
William
Hunter
Gratton
Ohio
Tour Saeters
Ineziutchinson
Cpl
William Hewitt
Lanett Moore
Cleveland
Fort Meclellan
Als
Eiigabeth Miller
Dayton
Roy G
Seanen
Walbridge
Frank Dougfern
Thomas Hunter
Jay
Lawrence
Grafton
Paul
Australia
Leo
Lao
U.S
Contributions Pour Into Fund Amid Confusing Report
Organization reports show donations flowing to a fund while a conflicting text mentions names like Cron Contra and D A R. The piece hints at Monday evening activity and unnamed assets or reports, with unclear roles for Cron Contra and others.
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Hte
Fran Anderson
Myers
Avon Ta
Tsar
Aviation student enters Officer's Training School weekend
Russell Dous lan joins Officer's Training School in Stillwell Oklahoma following military service stints in the Caribbean. Sgt Clarence Ray, now returning home for leave, has served over three years and expecting Camp Claiborne reporting after leave. Mrs Mary Ray and relatives welcome him before departure. Funeral in Woodfield for Mr Paulus after illness. Thursday party at 8 o'clock with potluck supper.
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Russell Douslan
Clarence
Dick) Ray
U. S Army
Caribbean
Mary Ray
Ray
Aruba
Trinidad
Camp Claiborne
H.C. Paulie
Daug Ruth” Ann
Lakewood
Mee
Mra LR Powell
Paulus
Woodafield
Tate 3
C.paulus
Nelsonville Social Notes Update on Local Families
Nelsonville George presents a program. Jack C Sweeny and wife of Camp McCoy are among visitors. Reni C Sweeny recently completed boot at Great Lakes. Mr and Mrs Oval Bseeny of Dayton are weekend visitors. Frank Cheeseman family notified of son Patsy Cheeseman transferred from Fort Meade to Fort Bragg. Another son Pat Cheeseman stationed at Mayport.
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Jack C. Sweeny
Camp McCoy
Wie
S-D-C
Reni C. Sweeny
Great Lakes Naval Training Uation
Oval Bseeny
Dayton
Frank Cheeseman
Pats
Cheeseman
FL Meade
Fort Bragg
N.C
Pat
Eaward’ Cheeseman
Maytellie
Call
DAR Meets Monday Night New Member Beatrice Barber Elected Officers
The DAR session Monday night welcomed new member Beatrice Barber. Officers elected for the coming year included Regent Mrat on Weigand, Vice Regent Mrs am sues, Chaplain Mr chaplain, Librarian Julius. The review covered customs and conditions in China Town. After the program, members adjourned to the dining room for springtime decor and a meal.
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Beatrice Barber
Mraton Weigand
Sues
Julius
China Town
Gallipolis Social Notes Third birthday party at Lusk home
In Gallipolis Mary Ann Lusk celebrated her third birthday at her parents home on Last Grape Street afternoon March 18. Guests included Martha Brown Barbara Wise Stanley Evans Lewis Edgar Gates and Barbara U. Games ran from three to five with refreshments served afterward.
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Oallars
Arch 18
Mary Ann Lusk
Mr. ‘and
Mire
A.D
Grape Street
Martha’ Brown "Barbera Wise
Stanley Evans
Lewis Edgar Gates
Daughter of Sailor Dies in Hospital
The article notes the daughter of a sailor who recently died in Point Pleasant area hospitals. It discusses dairy farming topics and quotes local figures about Dr. Petersen and the Kanawha Valley Dairymen's Cooperative Sales Association arranging his appearance.
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Sailor
Point Pleasan
of Agriculture
E. W
Point Pleasant
Anderson
F.C. Roush
Graham Station
Mason” County
Dr. Petersen
Petersen
Jackson
G. Heebin
West Virginia
Americ
Kanawha Valley Dairymen's
Jones
Agricultural Extension Service
S Point
Business Club War Benefit Set at Washington School
Gallipolis reports the Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Methodist Church Monday evening. Two new members Miss Thelma White Mia Laura Ackworth were initiated. A slate of officers was to be chosen at the April meeting. A home talent show to aid war activities is planned for April 12 and 13 at the Washington School auditorium with proceeds aiding war work.
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Gallipolis
Trace Methodist Church
Thelma White
Mia Laura Ackworth
Tre
Florence” Esker
Mim
Amy Jo Brown
Sara
Jets
Mise Marie
Meecela Arthur
Miss White
Ma ‘Carroll Latavor
Washington School
Hhostess
Lola Maw Rupe
Stella
Arthur
Meal
Alice Welle
Mary Smith
Gallia Service Men Return To Duty
Unlikely story notes Second Lieutenant James Miller bombardier and navigator and cousin Pro Heber Russell left Monday for the east coast after brief furlough with relatives. Miller, son of Mrs. Lorena Fee Miller, recently finished training at Pratt Kansas and expects combat service soon. Russell, previously restricted by duty, now a musician with a orchestra, is stationed at Newport News after army and navy camp tours.
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UnLikuLis
James, Miller
Heber Russell
East Coast
Liewtenant Miller
Lorena Fee Miller
Pratt
Kansas
Phe
Russell
Yang Hay Ben
Newport
Revival Begins at Bellemeade United Brethren Church
A revival meeting opened Monday evening at the Bellemeade United Brethren Church with large attendance. Rev. F I Capehart, pastor, leads the effort the first revival at the new church, serving a fast growing suburb about a mile north of the city limit. Sunday School attendance has averaged 2 since the school began two months ago.
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Bellemeade
United Brethren
F. 1 Capeshart
Capehart
Point Pleasant Births and Admission Report
At Point Clinic in Point Pleasant a resident was admitted for surgery. The clinic reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bert Peters of Henderson and a daughter Charlene Irene to Mr and Mrs Hershel Jeffers of Glenwood. Both births occurred Monday weighing seven and one half pounds.
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Point Pleasant
Col Miller Remains In Japanese Prison
The report notes Col Miller remains a prisoner of Japan amid wartime tensions. Details from the 1941 period reference the Great Barrier Reef coastal area near Queensland Australia and indicate ongoing captivity without update on release.
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Col. Miller
Girl Injured by Explosion At Home Near Gallipolis
A nine year old girl, Mae Wolford, was injured several days ago at her home near Briar by an exploding device used to kill rodents and small mammals. Three fingers on her left hand were blown off. She was admitted to Holner Hospital.
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Gallipolis
Leth & Pest
Somel
Mae Wolford
Bia
le Holner Hospital
Intense Interest in School Case Over Ouster Petition
The board of education seeks removal of Russell Storey from office claiming illegality and seeks restoration to duties and emoluments. A hearing is set for Saturday April 1 at 9 30 a m at the Mason County Courthouse before Judge Wis H Miller. Somerville and Somerville Attorneys withdraw due to illness. Mr Somerville remains a patient at Holzer Hospital.
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Board of Education
Forrest L. Bachtal
Wis H. Miller
Fse
Somervie
Somerville
Boardh of Education
Russell” Storey
X." Somerville
Holzer Hospital
Tackson Ave
Hesson Campaigns for Sheriff Nomination
Ernest Hesson seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff. The machinist by trade at the shipyard has eight years in similar work and earlier served with a railroad construction company. He campaigns in Eusnt Pleasant region.
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Ernest Hesson
Sheriff
Wis
Aailway Construction Company
1000 Trusses To Be Given Away This Month
Kansas City readers offered a free trial of a rupture truss costing 3.50 dollars. The ad promises comfort and support with new leg straps and belts. Attempts to thwart the issue include a free 33 30 return and keepsake offer at 29K Main Street.
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Kansas City
Main
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