Royal Bay Gem Prevails in Preakness Prep at Pimlico
Royal Bay Gem, with jockey James Combest, overtook Dark Star to win the Pimlico Prep by three-quarters of a length as Native Dancer also looms for the Preakness. Dark Star carried 118 pounds and showed bold late effort, but Royal Bay Gem paid $10.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry Moreno
Royal Bay Gem
Triants
Warn Colar-Whoreno
Native Dancer
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Pimlico
Dark Star
Moreno
James Combest
Harry Guggenheim Hope
Gordon Guiberson
Correspondent
Bob Summers
Eddie Arcaro
Royal Gem II
Eugene Constantin Jr
Pride
ABC Masters Invita tional Tournament moves into third round
Sixteen unbeaten bowlers from ten states face elimination as the American Bowling Congress Masters enters the third round in Chicago. The field of 64 was trimmed to 48 after Monday night’s play with Buzz Fazio beating Freddie Bujack 888 to 868 for top scoring in the Masters. Other multi win bowlers include John Von Gries of Wapakoneta Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Bowling Congress
ABC
Buzz Fazio
Freddie Bujack
Fazio
John von Gries
Wapakoneta
Community notices and club meetings in Portland area
WSCS and Young Women's Worthwhile Guild held meetings at members homes with officers installed and next meeting locations announced. Local families attended funerals for Angus McLeod in Point Pleasant, with relatives from Little Hocking and nearby towns visiting. Wilkie Larson and George Cooper family events noted along with visiting guests from Cincinnati and East Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
WSCS
Harry Swan
B. F. Price
Charles Sharp
Howard Eversbach
Hyatt Parsons
W. G. McKelvey
Clarence Pricett
Harold Parsons
Thomas Sayre
Everett Hayes
David Yost
Paul Sayre
Sammy Lewis
Ralph Smith
William McKelvey
Hubert Price
Edgar Brewer
Gayle Price
Paul Shuler
Patsy Price
James Davis
Kenneth McLeod
McLeod
Angus McLeod
Pittsburgh
Point Pleasant
Edwin McLeod
Bonita
Danny
Little Hocking
Cecil McLeod
Wilkie Larson
Clem Cooper
George
Leanne Sue Brewer
Judy Cozart
Jerry Daily
Mitchell Allen
Eric Furbee
Rodger Johnson
Janet Cooper
Sammy Price
Karen Cooper
Beverly Jean Price
Larry Price
Irene Clementine Cooper
Suzanne Price
Eugene C R
Jimmie Price
Janice Smith
Old Smith
Miriam Smith
Juanita Smith
Shirley McKelvey
Bruce McKelvey
Bula McKelvey
Marvin McKelvey
Elmer Cozart
Linda Roush
Karen Furbee
Victor Durst
Elisa Ward
Barbara Ward
Rodger Parsons
Warren LeMay
Cincinnati
Price
J. C. Slaughter
Edmond Fields
Chester
W. Va
Charles Slaughter
Don Newlin
East Liverpool
Robert Fields
Tuippers Plains
W. H. Wagner
Pomeroy
Parkersburg Drilling Contractors
Larson
Ralph Henderson
Charles Stanley Named Pomeroy Coach in Multiple Posts
Charles Stanley, a Pomeroy High School graduate, is named head basketball coach and assistant coach for football and baseball at Pomeroy High. He succeeds D. B. Noble, who left coaching duties by request but remains a teacher. Stanley previously coached in Middleport and Scipio in Harrisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Stanley
Pomeroy High School
Stanley
D. B. Noble
Noble
Pomeroy Board of Education
Middleport
Scipio High School
Harrisonville
Baseball Leaders and Standings from the Era
Batting leaders include Kell Boston .389 and Campanella Brooklyn .3569 with Rosen Cleveland .347 and Kuenn Detroit 41 hits. Mantle New York 26 runs, Dropo Detroit 26 RBIs, Gernert Boston 6 home runs, Kluszewski Cincinnati and Mathews Milwaukee 7, Rivera Chicago 7 stolen bases. Pitching leaders Parnell Boston 5 6 1.000 and Surkent Milwaukee 5-0 1.000. strikeouts Pierce Chicago 89 and Simmons Philadelphia 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell
Boston
Rosen
Cleveland
Mantle
New York
Dropo
Detroit
Kuenn
Jensen
Washington
Goodman
Fox
Chicago
Boone
Philley
Philadelphia
Runnels
Gernert
Lollar
Zernal
Kryhoski
Wertz
St. Louis
Rivera
Parnell
Pierce
Dark
Schoendienst
Bruton
Milwaukee
Bernier
Pittsburgh
Campanella
Brooklyn
Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Mathews
Gilliam
Roar For Miller Rites Halt 500 Mile Pace
Indianapolis track paused the Memorial Day 500 practice and race buildup as Chet Miller 50 of Glendale California was buried after a fatal crash during a Friday session. George Connor of Los Angeles escaped injury in a separate crash as Hoosier racing team’s car spun and hit the wall, trimming the field from 83 entries to a smaller list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chet Miller
Glendale
Calif
George Connor
Los Angeles
Hoosier Racing Team
Connor
Perry County Community Notes and Appointments
Common Pleas Judge U S McGonagle named director of Peoples National Bank to fill vacancy after William A Welker's death. William E Switzer named vice president. District biology honors for Patty O'Brien and general science honors for Davie Storts from Shawnee. Open exam for Perry County Children's Home superintendent and matron on June 5 at 9 a m with $140 monthly pay. Married couple John and (Mrs) Newman celebrate golden anniversary after 50 years. John Newman heads list of six children and seven grandchildren. John Neff elected president of Southeastern Ohio District Officials Association. A White Rock hen laid a double egg. a smaller egg found inside. Muskingum College president R N Montgomery to speak at Crooksville High May 27 commencement. Jimmy Neff Jr. suffers arm injuries from a fall from moving auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Perry County
Commissioners
County Auditors
John W. Newman
New Straitsville
John Neff
New Lexington High School
Southeastern Ohio District Officials Association
Richard Belford
White Rock
Daniel Medvoy
R. N. Montgomery
Muskingum College
Crooksville High School
Jimmy Neff
William Neff
Gallia Wins to Tie Jackets for League Lead
Gallia Academy defeated Pomeroy 11 to 7 on the local field to pull into a playoff with Middleport for the Southern Division title in the SEC League. The playoff is set for Wednesday in Middleport at 4 30 p m. Thomas earned the win after starting and finishing four and one third innings and H Smith took the loss for Pomeroy. Jeep Holley belted a three run homer in the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy Blue Devils
Middleport
Pomeroy
Athens
Jim Thomas
Smith
Thomas
H. Smith
Jeep Holley
Troy Seniors Plan Graduation and Summer Plans
Troy seniors at Carthage Troy High School discuss plans for class day and commencement with announcements expected soon. Students John Taylor James Parr and Art Tucker outline college plans. Centennial Ireland Coolville Congregational Churches prepare a special service next Sunday with Sunday schools at 10 9 30 and 9 45 and a 11 30 dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
James Parr
Carthage Troy High School
E. L. Koehler
John Taylor
Ohio U
Athens
Taylor
Art Tucker
Marietta College
Centennial
Ireland
Centennial Church
Laurelville Sunday School class meets at Mrs Bowers home
The Laurelville Sunday School class gathered at Mrs George Bowers home with Mrs Doris Edwards assisting. Members listed include Mrs Ray Poling Mrs W K Ross Mrs Raymond Hedges Mrs Frank Cox Mrs D W West and others. The article notes social visits and a birthday gathering for Mrs Hoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelville
Laurel
George Bower
Doris Edwards
Ray Poling
W. K. Ross
Raymond Hedges
Frank Cox
D. W. West
Fetherofl
J. T. Rose
I. J. Kohler
James Goodman
Lecca Hoy
Amy McClelland
Supt
James Frey
Washington, D. C
New York
Niagara Falls
Ansel Tisdale
Grant Hospital
Kenneth Swackhamer
Karen
Near Logan
Autos Crash On Hilltop In Gallia County
The State Highway Patrol investigated a head-on collision on Luther Roush Road near Route 160 at 5 p m Monday. Samuel V Dyke 65 Langsville and Howel H Denny 63 Vinton were the drivers. no injuries were reported. Police also arrested two men for speeding Rodney C Rupert 38 Charleston posted 25 bond for May 25 Creed Elkings 30 Charlotte NC forfeited bond of 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State
Luther Roush
Samuel V. Dyke
Langsville
Howel H. Denny
Vinton
Rodney C. Rupert
Charleston
Creed Elkings
Charlotte
N. C
River Traffic Update along Ohio and Kanawha Rivers
Gauge readings and boat movements recorded Monday May 18 show locks at 18 to 23 on the Ohio River between 14.0 and 17.7 feet while Gallipolis and Kanawha Falls show variable levels and entries at Winfield and Point Pleasant. Multiple vessels such as the Ohio River craft Central Pittsburgher Lynn Smith and Jane Arden report up and down movements with times listed. Gallipolis locks show several vessels moving upstream and downstream through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Point Pleasant
Ohio River — Central
Pittsburgher
Lynn Smith
Jefferson
Dorrance
Workman
Francis
Castle
Lucas
Jane Arden
Price
Jones
Reliance
Sycamore
Ann Lee
Constitution
Thompson
Semet
Solvay
Keeley
Creditor
Martin
Kanawha
London
Beaver
Criss
Speeding Charge Cited Man in Gallipolis
City police cited David Nolan Jr 26 to appear in court May 29 on a speeding charge. Nolan’s address is Bidwell Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
David Nolan, Jr
Nolan
Bidwell Route 2
Marriage License for Chester Kisor and Ellen Radcliffe
Chester Eugene Kisor 39 of Wellston Route 3 a laborer and Ellen Darleen Radcliffe 36 of Ewington obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Eugene Kisor
Wellston
Ellen iDarleene Radcliffe
Ewington
Gallia County Land Transfers Report
Land transfer list shows multiple transactions in Gallia County. Transfers include Willie and Jannie Fairchild to Carl C. Myers et al for 205 acres split between Raccoon and Springfield Townships, and Nora Rott et al to Edward Miller et al for 40 acres in Walnut Township. Other deeds cover Greenfield and Gallipolis Townships with 60 acre interests to Jacob Brown et al, plus parcels in Huntington Township and more in Gallipolis Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Jannie Fairchild
Carl C. Myers
Raccoon Township
Springfield Township
Nora Rott
Edward Miller
Walnut Township
Clarence Drummond
H. B
Mary Alban
Jacob Brown
Greenfield Township
Thomas Edwin Morgan
Robert J
Janice Stump
W. T
Mabel A. Porter
Gallipolis
Robert K
Edna Pearl Canaday
Raymond and
Grace. Barr
George N
Nancy Lemley
Delmer
Etta Cobb
Harold E
Nellie B. Keeney
Huntington Township
Gallipolis Board Approves Ceramics Department Funds
Gallipolis district officials approved a 764.45 expenditure for the ceramics program next year under instructor Richard G. Shrider. The plan includes a kiln and equipment, expanding the manual arts program to be second in the state for seventh and eighth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Richard G. Shrider
Shrider
Columbus
B. Lewis Jones
Marshall Boggs
Construc
James Viney Rites Planned
Funeral services for James Samuel Viney 80 of Springfield Township will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Gordon Smith in Bidwell. The Rev. C. M. Payne of New Hope Baptist Church Harrisburg will officiate with burial in Viney Cemetery near Bidwell. He died Monday at his daughter Mrs. John Garnes home near Rodney. Friends may call at the Smith home Wednesday. Surviving are two sisters Mrs. Cora Brown and Mrs. Litta Hancock of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Samuel Viney
Springfield Township
John Garnes
Rodney
Gordon Smith
Bidwell
Smith Home
C. M. Payne
New Hope Baptist Church
Harrisburg
Viney Cemetery
Cora Brown
Litta Hancock
Pittsburgh
Hospital Births and Medical Updates Across Gallia County
Holzer Hospital notes numerous births and medical cases from Gallipolis and nearby towns. Families from Grimms Landing to Wellston report sons and daughters, with several surgical and medical entries listed for residents like Cantor, Downard, and Gonterman, reflecting a busy local hospital record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley McManus
Wellston
Ernest R. Downard
Frank Viney
Bidwell
Francis L. Martin
Frank Midkiff
Jackson
Surgical
Lily Coplin
Hogsett
W. Va
Geneva Barcus
Gallipolis
Robert Marley
Point Pleasant
Charles J. Hackney
Rio Grande
Janet Cantor
Burbage Spaulding
Langsville
Robert Rogers
Thurman
William Queen
Northum
Oren Barker, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
ABC Tourney
Pace
Greengrass
Robinson
Surkent
Simmons
Miller
Gallia
Pomeroy Gallipolis
Troy
Union Service
Norwood Jinks
Lloyd Eveland
Lillian Hoy
EUB
Alice Morris
New York City
England
C. T. Grattidge
Ladies Bridge Club
Ruby McClelland
Katie Sheets
Walter Sheets
Chillicothe ‘Hospital
Helen DeLong
Sebar Lehman
Dale Carpenter
Delmar Harris
Emily Weaver
Opal ‘Miller
Lancaster
Hoy
Bunetegen
Stanley Musial
Cardinals
Busch Stadium
NEA
Gallia County
Department of Ceramics
Charlies (Fox) Grant
Anne Bradbury
Maurice Bane
Gordon Gibert
H. B. Thomas
Robert M. Richards
Edwin E. Higgins
Washington School
James Viney Rites
Brodie Whittington
Grimms Landing
Elbert C. Wilfong
Herbert Bush
Floyd Capehart
New Haven
Sidney A. Kay
Leon
William Spires
Guysville
J. C. Gonterman
Robert H. Snedegar
John White
Carpenter
Karen Sue Miller
Crown City
Gloria Jean Scarbrough
Eo Bratton
Surgica
Clarence Sellers
Cove
Medical
Russ Watson
Minersville
Thomas Earl Tope
Jaine E Mason
Blaine Evener
Leroy Collier
Porter
Donald Loomis
Timothy Joseph Rocchi
Morgan Williams
John O’dell
Ella Tribby
Sam
Glendon Perkins
Slagle
Elizabeth R
Lawrence Boyd
Ti Littrell
Frank Collins
Charles Vance
Foster de Witt
Hedwig Brooks
Herbert Marquis
Carl Baehr
Otis Brodess
Harry Kapp
William Ross
D. L. Beaver
W. H. Cummons
Ernest Downard
James Clark
Isaac Allen
Hosea Brandum
Clayton Reesee
Charles White
Stroh
LN An
Stroh’s
Strohs
Strom sReweny - Detront
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