Body of Pt Pleasant Girl Found in River Tragedy Suspected
The body of 14 year old Mary Louise Young of Pt Pleasant was found in the Ohio River near Millers on Wednesday. Her head was battered but officials think foul play is unlikely and a river search was planned. Her parents previously lived in Gallipolis and she was a Pt Pleasant high school junior.
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Pt. Pleasant Girl
River
Gallipolis
Mary Louise Young
William L. Young
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio River
Millers
West Virginia
Silver Bridge
Hatfield
Point Pleasant High School
Ohio
Gallia County Aid for the Aged Office Seeks Delayed Pensions
Gallia County aid for the aged, three years old, has received 1 202 pension applications with 32 pending. Only one applicant, a woman, withdrew after a year of benefits. Director Leo Carter cites applicant negligence by relatives in filing forms as a major cause of delayed pension checks.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Leo Carter
Carter
Gallipolis Clean-Up Ends With Citywide Improvement
Gallipolis ends its municipal clean-up campaign with nearly all yards mowed rubbish removed and homes painted. The town shows a strong sense of well being as the effort concludes.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights At Island View Inn
Gallipolis Business and Professional Women meet at Island View Inn with readings of The Princess at the Point and music by Vera Reeve. Visitors include Mrs. H. A. Keener of Columbus and Miss Margaret Yeanger of Huntington. Local residents and guests share weekends, health incidents, and church events.
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Gallipolis
Island View Inn
E. W. Edwards
Vera Reeve
Land of the Sky Blue Water
H. A. Keener
Columbus
Julia Conklin
Margaret Yeanger
Huntington
C. M. Yeanger
Eleanor Bush
Cincinnati
Gilbert Bush
T. L. Bush
Nelle Berridge
Third Ave
J. L. Haskins
Morris Haskins
Buhrl Hood
Roger
Charleston
John C. Fontana
A. Fontana
Gallipolis Residents Return From Florida Winter
Several Gallipolis residents who spent the winter in Florida have returned. Mr and Mrs S L Gilmore arrived here Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Van Vandt daughter Marian and Mrs Jessie Howell reached home Sunday. Mrs Emma Kerns, who stopped in Chattanooga Tenn to visit relatives, arrived Saturday.
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Gallipolis
Florida
S. L. Gilmore
Elizabeth van Vandt
Marian
Jessie Howell
Emma Kerns
Chattanooga
Tenn
Family dinner honors Meigs County father John Arnold
Mrs. Edna Gettles hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of John T. Arnold of Meigs County. The event reflects local family customs as the Presby Social Circle planned a church meeting.
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Edna Gettles
John T. Arnold
Meigs County
Reader Ad: Dance at Special Hall This Saturday
Special Dance at Miller's Hall featuring Red's Hot Band. Adm 50c per couple. Advance 8c for headline. Additional lines 2y each. Include two or more lines per ad.
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Miller's Hall
Red
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Rose With Friends
Mrs. Charles Rose entertained several friends at dinner Sunday to honor Mr. Rose's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Slagle and children are visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. John Summers of Columbus are en route to Virginia for a ten day vacation and visited relatives here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ely of Columbus were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Robinson.
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Charles Rose
Mr. Rose
C. D. Slagle
Pennsylvania
John Summers
Columbus
Virginia
Dwight Ely
C. T. Robinson
Mrs Mina Boice Celebrates 88th Birthday Surrounded by Family
Mrs Mina Boice widow of Melvin Boice formerly of Cheshire now resides with Mrs Schreiner in Middleport was guest of honor at a surprise dinner Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W H Jacobs Mr and Mrs C A Thomas and daughter of Old Roger. The group visited relatives in Syracuse in the afternoon.
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Mina Boice
Melvin Boice
Cheshire
Schreiner
Middleport
W. H. Jacobs
C. A. Thomas
Old Roger
Syracuse
James Ables
Dana Ables
Stella Rogers
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Stanley Evans in Gage
Mrs. Stanley Evans of Gage was honored as guest of a surprise party organized by her mother Mrs. H. H. Porter. Relatives and friends joined the event with lunch baskets and a noon dinner, and many gifts were presented to the honoree.
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Stanley Evans
Gage
H. H. Porter
Evans
Aid Societies Hold Joint Meeting At Fowler Home
The Macedonia and Northup Ladies' Aid Societies met Thursday at Mrs. J. Fowler's home with 80 attendees. They quilted in the morning, shared a noon meal, and held a business session and program in the afternoon.
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Macedonia and
Northup
J. Fowler
AID Society
E. W. Edwards
Rio Grande
Mt. Zion
Local man released on liquor charges after fine payment
Charles Fulks, arrested two weeks ago for possession and sale of illegal liquor in Gallipolis, was released from jail Wednesday after paying a $247.85 fine set by Municipal Judge Storrmont.
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Gallipolis
Charles Fulks
Stormont
Davis woman injured in Columbus crash near Jackson
Mrs. W. T. Davis of Charleston is in Holzer Hospital with a broken arm and multiple fractured ribs after a car she rode in collided with another vehicle near Jackson. Davis escaped with minor injuries.
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Gallipolis
W. T. Davis
Charleston
Holzer Hospital
Columbus
Jackson
Davis
Frostbite Treated After Shoveling Ice in Portland
A spring frostbite case was treated at a Portland emergency hospital. Frank Farrington, 25, was the victim whose feet froze while shoveling dry ice for a refrigerator company.
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Portland
Ore
Frank Farrington
Farrington
Gallipolis DAR Seeks Data on Revolutionary Soldiers
Gallia County residents are urged to share information on soldiers of the Revolutionary War. C E Pomeroy and Dow lead a federal effort with 50 names listed. markers will be placed on graves. Ann Bailey linked to Pt Pleasant battle may be added to the list.
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Gallipolis
C. E. Pomeroy
Gallia County
Dow
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
James S. Clark
French Colony
Clark
Inter
Harry R. Hurn
Rio Grande Student Teams Banquet Highlights Local Talent
Rio Grande College student recruiting teams celebrated a successful season with a dinner at the Allen Inn Rio Grande. The program in Community Hall featured male and girls quartets readings instrumental duets vocals and a tumbling demonstration. Notable pieces included This Country Ain't Got No Flag Street Urchins and The Charge of the Light Brigade with Rev W T Packer performing readings and a solo by Eugene Coleman.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Allen Inn
Rio Grande
Eugene Coleman
Harry Martin
Woodrow Dean
Paul Sudlow
Reading
Geraldine Morgan
Helen Maerker
Margie Reeve
Helen Huber
Eleanor Lusher
Country
W. T. Packer
Helen Pierson
Powell and Wright
Ruthe Carson
Gallipolis Post Moves Memorial Day Exercises Date
Gallipolis Lafayettte Post of the American Legion changes Memorial Day events to Monday May 31 in Gallipolis. Services will be at Pine Street Cemetery with Rev. H. H. Wilbur delivering the address. The Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps lead the parade, joined by the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics band. afternoon ceremonies honor deceased naval service members at the riverside.
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion
Charles T. Huber
Pine Street
H. H. Wilbur
Grace Methodist Church
Legion
Sons of the Legion
Ohio Hospital For
River Side
Mule's Kick Kills Gallia County Man
Spencer Borden, 53, died at his Centerville area home from a mule's kick. His skull was fractured by the hoof strike above his right eye. Borden was a known stock buyer and trader in Gallia County. He is survived by his wife and one child.
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Gallipolis
Spencer Borden
Centerville
Borden
Gallia County
Ironton Elks Observe State Migration Night
About 50 Ironton Elks members visit Gallipolis Lodge for Migration Night. Col Horace B Ecker announces no formal program but entertainment is planned for guests and local members. John W Mootz chairs the entertainment committee.
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Gallipolis
Ironton
Litigants Contest Park Property Title
A legal action filed Wednesday concerns possession of Chickamauga Park property on Route 35 near Gallipolis. Ray Humphrey, incumbent, says he sub rented from George Tope in July. Tope leased from W. D. Rees. Park property is owned by Ira and Harry K. Mills. Rees seeks to dispossess Humphrey while Humphrey contends his right to stay is valid.
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Gallipolis
Chickamauga Park
Ray Humphrey
George Tope
Tope
W. D. Rees
Park Pragery
Ira
Harry K. Mills
Rees
Humphrey
William Barry dies at 75 in Guyan Township
William Barry aged 75 died at his home on Williams Creek Guyan Township Tuesday. Funeral services were held Thursday. Surviving are his wife and three daughters plus a son Donald. Brothers Levi James and Crown City residents noted. SEND BODY TO PITTSBURGH.
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Gallipolis
William Barry
Williams Creek
Guyan Township
Grace Belville
Belle Johnson
Della Bays
Donald
Lafayette
Levi
James Barry
Crown City
Mohawk Indian Medicine Ad Offers 49 Cent Bottle Trial
An advertisement claims Mohawk Indian Medicine detoxifies the body for stomach liver bladder trouble and other poisons, with a 49 cent offer for a two week supply and a money back refund if unsatisfied. Sold at Gallaher Drug Store 16 Court Street, by mail 15 cents extra.
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Gallaher Drug Store
Court Street
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