Nelsonville Church Plans Memorial Day Honor For 79 Men
Nelsonville Church of Christ to honor 79 men on the Memorial Day service list during 10:30 a.m. worship. Members serving will represent comrades in all wars. Regular Sunday schedule includes Bible School at 9:30 and evening service at 7:30 with special choir music.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Rts
Bible School
L. E. Evans
Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Choir
Carbon Hill Church of Christ
Carl A. Huprich
Women’s Missionary Society
Effie Lamborn
W. Franklin St
Wm. M. George
First Methodist
With Service Men of York District
Nelsonville notes Sgt Charles Godenschwager of Camp Campbell Ky is on a ten day leave with his parents. Pvt Pearly takes a seven day leave to stay with his wife and baby and his mother. Chester Bay is honorably discharged from the Army and back home for exceeding the age limit. Mr and Mrs George Lattimer receive word their son Pfe Arthur Johnny Lattimer in North Africa in the medical corps is safe and well. Friends may seek his address via his parents. Johnny worked at William Brooks Shoe factory before induction a year ago.
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Nelsonville
Chas. Godenschwager
Camp Campbell
George Godenschwager
Pvt
Pearly
Bertha Ray
Chester Bay
George Lattimer
Watkins St
Pfe
Arthur
Johnny) Lattimer
North Africa
Johnny
William Brooks Shoe Factory
Miss Ray Advances To Bell Commercial Post
Miss Ada line Ray, a service representative for Ohio Bell in Nelsonville, is promoted to the commercial district manager’s office in Zanesville. She will assume duties about June 7 and assist in staff work for the Zanesville district covering Southeastern Ohio. Local charges may be settled after her departure with C. D. Betts at Betts Store on West Washington Street.
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Nelsonville
Adeline Ray
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Zanesville
John F. Koch
Miss Ray
Ohio
Ocal
Missay
C. D
Toledo Motorist Is Fined by Mayor
NELSONVILLE John William Grant of Toledo pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Herman Oggs court to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving a truck owned by Sentle Trucking Co. Patrolman Charles Thompson filed the arrest. Charles Edward Baker of Toledo, a companion, was fined 5 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.
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Nelsonville
John Wiliam Grant
Toledo
Herman Ogg
Sentle Trucking Co
Charles Thompson
Charles Edward Baker
Missing Car Found By State Patrol
Nelsonville reports an automobile owned by John Pierce was stolen from Hocking Street Tuesday and recovered by the State Highway Patrol at Chillicothe. James Johnson of Cardale and Lawrence Elliott of Nelsonville were arrested and Pierce filed affidavits alleging auto larceny. The men were returned to Athens County by Sheriff George Bateman.
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Nelsonville
John Pierce
Hocking St
State Highway Patrol
Chillicothe
James Johnson
Carbondale
Lawrence Elliott
Pierce
Athens County
George Bateman
Carbon Hill to Dedicate Honor Roll at Ward Rural School
An honor board honoring service men will be dedicated at Ward Rural Schoolhouse Carbon Hill on Sunday May 30. The public is asked to meet at the I C O F Hall at 9:00 a m. A parade led by the school band will march to the new school for services.
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Carbon Hill
Ward
Official Family Is Well Represented
Nelsonville school commencement saw many officials with family members on the senior class roll. Street Commissioner Raymond Raine Patrolman Charles Thompson and Patrolman Joe Dewhurst had kin among graduates. Concord Services Rev Wm M George of Nelsonville to preach at Concord Union church Sunday at 3 30.
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Nelsonville
Herman Ogg
Raymond Raine
Charles Thompson
Joe Dewhurst
Concord
Wm. M. George
Concord Union Arch
Nelsonville residents host relatives as graduates return
Mrs. Sam Starkey returns from Albany after attending granddaughter Kathleen Simonton's graduation. Kathleen accompanies her to Nelsonville for commencement activities. Mrs. William Cheeseman of Canton visits her mother Mrs. Bertha Ray for a week. Mrs. Jennie Fugitt and Rosa travel to Lancaster to see Mrs. Henry Devault. Mrs. Oscar Oliver from Reynoldsburg, OH, and her son visit the family. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Welch of Columbus spend Sunday with the Chesser family and Kennard, mother of Mrs. Welch, who is 92. Rev. Carroll Chesser preaches at Bethel Church in Vinton County on Sunday May 30 for a home-coming.
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Sam Starkey
Albany
Willard Simonton
Kathleen Simonton
William Cheeseman
Canton
Bertha Ray
Jennie Fugitt
Rosa
Lancaster
Henry Devault
Oscar Oliver
Reynoldsburg
Carroll Chesser
Bethel Church
Vinton County
Ecker Buys House in Lancaster Property
Gallipolis reports Col. H. B. Ecker purchased the corner lot house at Fourth and Vinton once owned by Mrs. Roma Harmon of Lancaster. The two story eight room brick residence on a 50 by 50 foot lot is currently occupied by Mrs. E. J. Wilson.
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Gallipolis
Fourth and
Vinton
Roma Harmon
Lancaster
H. B. Ecker
E. J. Wilson
George Tipton to Preach at Public Square Saturday
Mrs. Billa Stephenson, superintendent of the Gallipolis Mission, announced that former Pastor George Tipton, an auxiliary WVOW policeman, would preach Saturday afternoon in the Public Square. The public is invited to attend at 2 30.
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Gallipolis
Billa Stephenson
George Tipton
WVOW
Stewart deeds mineral rights to John Mosier in Walnut Twp
J W Stewart has deeded to John Mosier the mineral rights in a large tract located in Sections 32 and 33 of Walnut Township.
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Gallipolis
J. W. Stewart
John Mosier
Walnut Township
Gallipolis Arrest for Intoxication Tuesday Night
Darwin Boster of Gallipolis was arrested by city patrolmen Wednesday night at 10:15 on a charge of intoxication.
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Gallipolis
Darwin Boster
Dr Howell To Speak At City Park
Gallipolis announces Dr. R. A. Howell will address the public at City Park opposite the First National Bank Saturday at 2 o clock on Who Will Inherit Eternal Life. If weather is bad the talk shifts to the same time one week later.
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Gallipolis
R. A. Howell
First National Bank
Gallia County 4-H Clubs Hold May Meetings
Gallia County 4-H clubs report recent officer elections and gatherings. Eno Sail On Club organized with Betty Bateman as president and Arlene Roush as advisor. Wide-a-Wake and Golden Rule groups scheduled next meetings in early June.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Eno
Betty Bateman
Helen Reynolds
Lucille Reynolds
Treauser
Blanche Bateman
Frances Reynolds
Betty Lou Palmer
Arlene Roush
Clara Belle Motter
Ohio Valley Grange Hall
Grange Hall
James Clark
Vinton
Golden Rule Club
Dorothy Woodruff
Anne Clark
Mary Lou Wellington
Janet Hull
Joan Sherritt
Patty Quickel
Helen Gleason
Bond Forfeiture in Excessive Speed Case
William Mattox of Huntington West Virginia forfeited a $15 bond after failing to appear before Municipal Judge Janes on the excessive speeding charge. He was arrested Thursday at 7 10 am.
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Gallipolis
William Mattox
Huntington
W. Va
Janes
Mattox
Memorial Day Program for Gallipolis Asseciana Today
Memorial Day services are held in Gallipolis with forenoon rites at Pine Street Cemetery and an afternoon dedication of the honor roll in Public Square. Ohio Post Department Commander William S. Ronald and other officials lead ceremonies with marching from Legion Hall to the Public Square.
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Gallipolis
Pine Street
Ohio Post Department
William S. Ronald
Legion Hall
O. G. Lyle
Edwin E. Higgins
America
O.H E
Corporal Luther Tate Killed in North Africa
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tate of New Lexington mourn the loss of their son Corporal Luther Tate who was killed in action on April 28 in North Africa. He enlisted October 22, 1941 and served 14 months overseas. He would have turned 23 June 5. Survived by his parents and a brother Wallace in the air corps at Laredo Texas plus three grandparents.
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Gallipolis
Harry Tate
New Lexington
Ryger
Luther Tate
North Africa
Army
Postal Service
Tate
Wallace
Air Corps
Laredo
Texas
Horton Rife
Cheshire
R.D
Nora Jenkins Tate
Hugh Tate
Memorial program in Rio Grande features school orchestra
Starting at 3 o clock Sunday Rio Grande will hold Memorial exercises in Community Hall. The program includes Columbia the Gem of the Ocean by the High School Orchestra, presentation of colors, Star Spangled Banner, invocation by Rev. Metzler, a vocal solo Harriet Johnston, tribute to the Flag Symbols by Mrs. Erva Edwards, instrumental duet Dolores Walters and Walter Davidson, address by Rev. Metzler, Jackson Tramp Tramp Tramp by the High School Orchestra, retirement of colors. Afterward, a procession to the cemetery will form for graves to be decorated with firing squad and taps.
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R. M. Farmer
J. P. Edwards
S. War. Veterans
C. H. E. Band
American Legion
Ronald
Legion
Mound Hill
Gallia Academy
Richard S. Downs
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Columbia
Metzler
Harriet Johnston
Erva Edwards
Dolores Walters
Walter Davidson
United Brethren Church
Jackson
New Patients at Holzer Hospital
New patients admitted to Holzer Hospital include Mrs. M E Glenn Kerr Mrs W C Perkins Kerr Kenneth Woods Bert Banks John Carter and others. Discharges include Mrs Henry Reeves and twin infants John and Joan and several residents from Gallipolis Wirt Hackwith Pt Pleasant and Middleport.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
M. E. Glenn
Vinton
Daniel Cecil Murphy
Dan Murphy
Portland
W. C. Perkins
Kerr
Kenneth Woods
N. M. Rompel
Pomeroy
Hughie Daugherty
Henderson
W. Va
Bert Banks
John Carter
Wellston R.D
Henry Reeves
John
Joan
Cheshire
Wirt Hackwith
Mickey Morrow
Pt. Pleasant
Elmer Frazier
Oak Hill
Floyd Daniels
Middleport
Charles Sherlock
J. H. Coffman
South Side
Missionary society holds all day meeting at Hurricane Point Pleasant
An all day gathering of the Teays Valley Baptist Association missionary society convenes in Hurricane Point Pleasant with local members present including Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Billups Mrs. C. H. Withers Mrs. Leona Treadway Mrs Delbert C Staats and Mrs Hugh Barr. Police report arrests Betty Davis in Gallipolis on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges.
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Point Pleasant
The
Missionary Society of the Teays Valley Baptist Association
Hurricane
C. G. Billups
C. H. Withers
Leona Treadway
Delbert C Staats
Hugh Barr
Thompson To Direct Mason County Store
R. E. Thompson Jr. directs the Thompson Drug Co. store in Mason County for the vacation period. He will resume studies at West Virginia University next fall. He is the son of Ronald E. Thompson of Parkersburg, founder and president of the chain with nine West Virginia stores and two in Ohio.
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Point Pleasant
R. E. Thompson, Jr
Thompson Drug Co
West Virginia University
Ronald E. Thompson
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Ohio
Income Tax Schedule For 1943 Payments And Filings Outlined
The notice details key dates for income tax estimates and payments for 1943 earnings. July 1 starts wage check-offs, Sept 15 requires estimates for higher earners, Dec 15 carries balance due, March 15 1944 final report and balance, and March 15 1945 final uncancelled 1942 taxes. Credit options for war bond spending noted.
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P. S
Visit Their Mother
Mr. and Mrs. Max Dye and son Mike return to Belle after visiting Mrs. Dye’s mother Mrs. Bess Gygax on Main St. They traveled from Columbus where Dye’s brother Tippy Dye, assistant coach at Ohio State, and his wife visited. Coach Dye has received a commission in the Navy and is leaving for duty.
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Point Pleasant
Max Dye
Mike
Belle
Bess Gygax
Main St
Dyes
Columbus
Tippy Dye
Ohio State
Robert Harris
Coach Dye
Navy
Anne Windsor
Dennison University
Walter Mills Windsor
Mercersburg
Walter A. Windsor
Ingleside
Jacqueline Windsor
Fairfax Hall
Gail Faires
Glouster
D. E. Carr
Carr
Freda Gygax
Mason
Dick Swan
Gallipolis
A. G. Arnett
Viand St
H. Withers
Mountain State Business College
Parkersburg
Mervin Chapman
Henderson
Garland Messick
Bobby Joe Chapman
Edward Green
Gallia
Frank T. Cady
Washington
Thomas Pringle
Lebannon
Joseph B. Cady
Cady
Grace Stone Hetzel
Wheeling
Ora P. Biddle
Point Pleasant Men Arrested For Intoxication Released After Fines
Lawrence Davis and Harold Cochran were arrested for intoxication on Wednesday and released yesterday after paying fines imposed by Magistrate Sam Taylor. They returned to their Buffalo home.
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Point Pleasant
Lawrence Davis
Harold Cochran
Sam Taylor
Buffalo
Death of Rear Admiral Ryusaku Yangimoto in Action
Berlin radio reports in Tokyo dispatch that Rear Admiral Ryusaku Yangimoto died in action aboard his ship after a heroic fight. He and his crew were drowned when their vessel was sunk during combat.
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London
Berlin
Tokyo
Ryusaku Yangimoto
Mason County Health Center Opens for Public Inspection
Major Brian A. Buell announced plans for an open house at the Mason County Health Department in North Point Pleasant. Some equipment is outstanding and will be announced when received. the public will be invited to inspect the new quarters. Progress on shelter project streets and landscaping continues with grass planted and visible green areas emerging.
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Point Pleasant
Brian A. Buell
Mason County Health Department
North Point Pleasant
Buell
Haynes Plans To Occupy New Site In Point Pleasant
Demolition of the Harold Haynes building at Fourth and Main Streets is underway after a winter fire. Haynes is reportedly interessed in a two story business block to replace the old structure. Recent tenants included Point Pleasant Natural Gas Co. now at the Sterling Hotel Building on 11th Street Wadear Thabet who ran a corner room restaurant and the Mason County Health Department moved to a government shelter on 24th Street.
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Point Pleasant
Harold Haynes
Fourth and
Main Sts
Haynes
Point Pleasant Natural Gas Co
Sterling Hotel
11Th St
Wadear Thabet
Mason County Health Department
24Th St
Point Pleasant Social Notes Details Club Officers and Visits
The Married Ladies Bridge Club elected Mrs. Milton L. Miller president and Mrs. Robert S. Meyer secretary at Thursday’s close of play. Past officers were Mrs. E. E. Heiner president and Mrs. Harold Sayre secretary. Prize of defense stamps awarded to Mrs. C. O. Weissenburger. Hostess Mrs. Windsor with daughter Anne Windsor noted. Numerous local residents appear in short notes of visits and summer plans including Windsor, Gygax, Carr, and Beall families.
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Point Pleasant
Married Ladies Bridge Club
Milton L. Miller
Robert S. Meyer
E. E. Heiner
Harold Sayre
C. O. Weissenburger
J. J. Lovell
Nelson A. Park
Heiner
Miller
Weissenburger
Meyer
S. Chandler Wilhelm
Walter A. Windsor
County Education Office Closes Saturday Afternoons
The county board of education will close on Saturdays after noon until the next term begins, per Superintendent Roush. The report notes some ice companies offer punch bowls of pure ice for parties.
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Point Pleasant
County Board of Education
Roush
Sayre Son Reported Prisoner of Italian Army
Mrs. Arthur Sayre of Arbuckle and her husband were told this week that their son Pvt. Ray W. Sayre is a prisoner of the Italians. Earlier, they had learned he had been missing since March 28.
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Point Pleasant
Arthur Sayre
Arbuckle
Pvt
Ray W. Sayre
Lane Farm Sale To Walter Lewis Confirmed
Walter Lewis of Huntington won a contract to purchase the Captain John W. Lane farm at Gallipolis Ferry for about 40 000. Somerville and Somerville prepared the title abstract while Blain and Musgrave had earlier offered 75 000 for all Lane real estate. Lewis already owns extensive Ohio River bottom land in Mason County near Apple Grove and Ashton.
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Point Pleasant
Walter Lewis
Huntington
Somerville
John W. Lane
Gallipolis Ferry
Lewis
Captain Lane
John A. Blain
C. G. P. Musgrave
Mr. Lewis
Gallipolis
Lane
Blain
Musgrave
Mr. Musgrave
Mason County
Apple Grove
Ashton
Workers Receiving Their Back Pay
POINT PLEASANT A union local business agent said back pay amounts cited by Marietta Manufacturing Co. workers were slightly exaggerated. He noted the largest payment seen was 900 dollars for 1 800 hours at 50 cents an hour, with most checks a bit larger than expected and only a few smaller. He said errors appeared more in some cases and the company would correct them after officials review.
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Point Pleasant
Wedge
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Mrs Allen To Visit In Point Pleasant
Mrs. Harry E. Allen of Charleston is expected to spend the weekend with Lieutenant Allen’s parents in Point Pleasant. A letter dated May 1 from the officer in North Africa says the Allies had the Axis on the run as the Tunisian campaign neared its end.
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Point Pleasant
Harry E. Allen
Charleston
Allen
North Africa
Raymond Allen
Viand St
Bert Hansen
Gallipolis
Allens
Hansen
To Come by Train
Mrs William E Crandal of Newburgh New York planned to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Rupert L Kayser of Jackson Ave. She reported transportation trouble yesterday and hoped to board a train today to reach here by the weekend.
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Point Pleasant
William E. Crandal
Newburgh
N. Y
Rupert L. Kayser
Jackson Ave
Settlement Reached Over Death of Seven-Year-Old Carrie
In Henderson Point Pleasant area a settlement of 500 dollars was approved yesterday as the administrative estate for Carrie, seven, who died after a car collision near Henderson while attending Fourth Grade School. The car was driven by A R Pomeroy en route to Charleston. the agreement was filed in court through Sam and Somerville without a suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Otto
Henderson
Carrie
A. R. Pomeroy
Charleston
Sam and
Somerville
Knight
Manage Shop Takes Charge at Lowe Tel Barber Shop
Ray Adams of Harwood assumed management of the Lowe tel barber shop with charges beginning June 1. Adams, known locally, formerly worked with Lewis Ball in the shop.
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Point Pleasant
Ray Adams
Harwood
Lowetel
Adams
Lewis Ball
Young Boy Treated After Scalding Cup Spill at Point Clinic
The young son of Mrs. Lowell Joh of Henderson was brought to Point Clinic yesterday afternoon for treatment of arm burns after a cup of scalding coffee spilled on him.
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Point Pleasant
Lowell Joh
Henderson
Point Clinic
M Chapman
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