Sugar Rationing Starts in Gallia County for Canning
Gallia County begins sugar rationing at the county agent's office in the courthouse basement with John C. Butz supervising along with E. G. Royer and Miss Clara Belle Motter. Applicants must declare fruit and berry quantities and will receive one pound per four quarts. fines apply for inappropriate use. Butz has forwarded his resignation but will stay on as advisor until a successor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
John C. Butz
E. G. Royer
Clara Belle Motter
Butz
Columbus
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings
Mothers' Club members and spouses totaling 36 enjoyed a Mootz Lodge outing on Raccoon Creek with a picnic supper and card games. Nurses' Alumnae met at Miss Edith Hutsinpiller's home for a hamburger main feature with 36 attendees. Gallia Academy High School faculty and families shared a breakfast at Fortification Hill Park. Further notes list visits from relatives and students returning for summer, including Julia Agnes Wood and Noreen Long among others, plus regional guests and transit to Cincinnati and Portland, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mothers’ Club
Mootz Lodge
Raccoon Creek
A. D Lusk
Rex Lineberry
Mra. A Wise
Morris Hasns
Holzer Hospital
Edith Hutsinpiller
Gallia Academy High School
Fortification Hill Park
Smith Rose
Eureka
Malcolm Rose
Pittsburgh
D. J. Ramers
Delmer and Morris
Fremont
Ben Durech
Ervin
Cleveland
Max Avner
Vinton Ave
Julia Agnes Wood
Miami University
Virgil Martin
Cincinnati
Carl Wirmer
Eleanor Bush
Portland
Gilbert Alexander
Independence
Eldon Coder
F. R. Holroyd
Athens
W. Va
Scrap Drive Nets fifty Tons Hatfield Says
Gallia County Scrap iron drive report to the War Production Board shows 25 tons from homes and more sold privately to dealers. Township committeemen and Legionnaires continue collection with aid from organizations and individuals. WPB says scrap is needed and Hatfield will urge renewed effort. Appeals target school children during vacation period.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Hatfeld
War Production Board
Legionnaires
WPB
Hatfield
Missionary Convention Set at Paint Creek Church
The Gallia District Missionary Convention will meet at Paint Creek Baptist Church this Sunday. Worship services are planned for the morning with a musical program and missionary addresses to fill the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Paint Creek Baptist Church
AAA Gallipolis meeting promotes farm program at courthouse
Officers and members of the Sente ASS program gathered at the Gallipolis courthouse on Friday for a promotion event. Local speakers described steps to advance the farm program and encouraged participation.
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Gallipolis
Boy Burns Improve After Kettle Accident
Ronnie Harrison, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Harrison of Gallipolis, was scalded when a kettle of boiling water overturned. He is reported improving from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ronnie
Bert Harrison
Sugar Data Released For Gallia District
Carl C. Byers reports in Gallia on issued sugar purchasing certificates. Of 145 units granted permits, retailers held 63 059 pounds and wholesalers 187 702 pounds while institutions and industrial users received 18 206 pounds. Retailers and wholesalers with on hand supplies did not receive permits due to existing stock. Private consumer allotments not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Carl C. Byers
Graduates Present at Gallia High School Commencement
In Gallipolis a capacity audience greeted 84 members of the Gallia High School class as the 131st commencement exercises opened. The evening featured program numbers announced amid generous applause from attendees.
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Gallipolis
New York Minister At Baptist Church
Gallipolis residents are urged to attend Sunday worship by the Baptist church where Rev. J. Ed ward Hakes of Beacon New York will preach. Temporary service is by Rev. W. G. Evans while a permanent pastor is chosen.
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New York
Baptist Church
Gallipolis
J. Edward Hakes
Beacon
N. Y
W. G. Evans
Safford To Speak At Memorial Services
Memorial services are set for Calvary Cemetery in Rio Grande Saturday at 2 p.m. A program of music and readings is planned with A. C. Safford of this city and Rev. C. O. Clark of Logan as principal speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Calvary Cemetery
Rio Grande
A. C. Safford
Rev
C. O. Clark
Logan
Patrol Arrests Move Through Gallipolis Area
State Highway Patrol arrests include Ernest Barlow Gallipolis driving while intoxicated Boyd Heatley Winchester Va reckless operation Donald Long Gallipolis speeding James A Flenner Bellevue speeding Garland Moore Gallipolis Ferry disregarding traffic signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ernest Barlow
Boyd Heatley
Winchester
Donald Long
James A. Flenner
Bellevue
Garland Moore
Man Held in Gallipolis for DUI Sentenced to 30 Days
Clyde Stevenson of Flag Spring was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clyde Stevenson
Flag Spring
New Zion Cemetery Co. meeting at Thurman on Saturday
Incorporators of the New Zion Cemetery Company at Thurman will hold a 9 o'clock Saturday meeting for a business session followed by a memorial program honoring the soldier dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
New Zion Cemetery Co
Thurman
Private Cars Needed For Memorial Service
Nelsonville drives seek private cars to transport war mothers and others to Greenlawn for Decoration Day. Volunteers with cars should park facing east on E Washington Street at about 9 45 a m. The group will travel to Greenlawn immediately after the Fort Street Cemetery ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlawn
C. E. Scott
E. Washington St
Fort St. Cemetery
Church of Christ Services Announced in Nelsonville
Regular services are scheduled at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville with Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. An evening service is at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Tuesday and mid week meeting Wednesday are listed along with various church groups and board meetings.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Tor
Woman's Missionary Levy
Gunshot Injuried Man Referred to St Anthony’s Hospital
Nelsonville reports a 410 gauge shotgun accident at a city trash dump injuring Stuart Speelman left leg between knee and ankle. Speelman, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Speelman, was moved to St Anthony's Hospital Columbus after initial first aid. Elmer Shivers and Speelman’s nephew were at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stuart Speelman
Carl Speelman
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
Elmer Shivers
Speelman
Mail Service To Continue Saturday At Nelsonville Post Office
Nelsonville regular Saturday mail will be maintained at the post office with no rural delivery that day. Postmaster J. B. Preston announced the arrangement.
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Nelsonville
J. B. Preston
Children Asked To March in Parade
Nelsonville schools call on third to sixth graders to take part in the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on Saturday May 30. Children meet at the American Legion building at 9.
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Nelsonville
American Legion
Ferry John W Lane resumes service after repairs
Gallipolis reports the ferryboat John W Lane is back in operation following extensive restoration work and mechanical fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John W. Lane
Industrial Council Will Meet Sunday in Nelsonville
Nelsonville officials announce a Sunday meeting of the Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creeks Valley. The session is set for May 31 at 2 PM in the Legion building with W. L. Hutchins acting secretary providing details.
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Nelsonville
Industrial Labor Council of
Hocking and
Sunday Creeks Valley
Legion Building
W. L. Hutchins
Nelsonville High Student Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mary Vin i Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas of this city and a member of the Nelsonville High School graduating class was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Thursday night for an appendicitis operation. She fell ill while with classmates on a trip to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Vini Thomas
Am Thomas
Nelsonville High School
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Cincinnati
Mayor Narrows Case Against Clem Keplar
Clem Keplar of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication complaint in Mayor Herman Ogg's court. He was committed to the County Jail at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clem Keplar
Herman Ogg
Athens
Motorist Injured in Nelsonville Collision
Nelsonville car wreck leaves Joe Evans with a fractured leg after he struck a pole on Poplar Street near Scott Paint and Wallpaper early Thursday. The sedan was badly wrecked.
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Nelsonville
Joe Evans
Poplar St
Scott Paint and Wallpaper
Surplus Commodities Arrive At Gallia Warehouse
Gallia Gallipolis reports the surplus commodities warehouse received 14% tons of white flour 100 cases with 4800 cans condensed milk 80 crates of oranges and ample stocks of sweet potatoes beans and raisins All recipients will remain on rolls until the first of the month when many deletions are expected
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Gallipolis
Civil Defense Registrants Noted in Gallipolis Enrollment
More than 50 persons join Civilian Defense First Aid classes in Gallipolis. Howard M. Hardway heads the effort with Mrs. Gladys McCoy and County Nurse Naomi Evans as instructors. Completion expected by mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Howard M. Hardway
Red Cross
Hardway
Gladys McCoy
Naomi Evans
N. D. Carter
H. D. Wells
Frank Wetherholt
Elmer Niday
V. O. Benson
Robert Rees
K. B. Davis
Emerson Corbin
Paul Wheeler
Carl Myers
Roger Denney
W. R. White
Harland Martin
Loren Stone
Lehr Davies
Walter Allison
Paul C. Reese
Ernest Null
H. B. Pierson
Frank Clendenin
Evan Plymale
Reuben Wood
E. S. Spear
H. D. McClaskey
L. O. Clary
Carl McDaniel
Liva Folden
Robert Richards
Arthur Hoyt
Jack Mills
Memorial Services At Rio Grande College
At 10 a.m. a college academic procession will go from Rio Grande College to Calvary Cemetery for a brief memorial service. Rev. Donald S. Hobbs will speak and flowers will honor the founders Nehemiah Atwood, three former presidents, and former teachers. The ceremony precedes the annual commencement in Community Hall at 10:45 a.m.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Calvary Cemetery
Donald S. Hobbs
Nehemiah Atwood
A. A. Moulton
J. M. Davis
S. H. Bing
Carrie
B B Matthews 57 Dies in Vinton Village
B B Matthews 57 of Vinton died at his home of heart disease. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Vinton Methodist Church with Rev. A Brown officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Survivors include Mrs. Matthews formerly Miss Cora Graham of Ewington and their children Marion Burris Spires Porter William Matthews Gallipolis Joe K Matthews Columbus.
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Gallipolis
B. B. Mathews
Vinton
Vinton Methodist Church
Do. A. Brown
Wellston
Vinton Memorial Park
Matthews
Cora Graham
Ewington
Burris Spires
Marion
William Sprague
Porter
William Matthews
Joe K. Matthews
Columbus
Eagles Plan Open House Before Saturday Holiday
The Eagles Lodge hosts an open house tonight with dancing planned until late. The county Selective Service Board headquarters in the courthouse will remain open Saturday and mailings of occupational questionnaires are prepared for enrollees in the first and second registrations.
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Gallipolis
County Selective Service Board
Eagles
Eagles Lodge
Point Pleasant Woman Directs Mason County Vital Statistics
Mrs Eulah Park of Jackson Ave was named registrar of births and deaths for Mason County by the state bureau of vital statistics. She will work from home but travel to the Mason County Health Dept and Fourth and Main. The health department will receive $10 645 from the federal government with a $400 county addition.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Eulah Park
Jackson Ave
State Department of Public Health
Mason County Health
Fourth and
Maints
Christ Church Dance and Parish House Recreation Plans
Mrs. Okey Burdette to spend weekend in Huntington with daughter. Christ Church Episcopal hosts a dance Friday eight to twelve in the Parish House with Victrola music. Admission twenty five cents for singles or couples. Parish House to stay open for recreation after June 1 with ping pong, a juke box, daily hours 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 except Sundays.
Route 2 Improvement in Cabell County WPA Project
Route 2 between Huntington and Point Pleasant in Cabell County is being upgraded as a WPA project. The section was paved over 20 years ago by the county and was among the state’s first brick paved rural highways. It is noted for its numerous curves.
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Point Pleasant
Cabell County
Huntington
Surveyors at Work In Graham Bottoms
A surveying party works in the Graham Bottoms on the Ohio River north of New Haven. Previous work across the river near Syracuse, Ohio linked to a planned chemical factory. No further details or purpose of the Graham Bottoms survey are known locally.
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Point Pleasant
Graham Bottoms
Ohio River
New Haven
Syracuse
Banks and Stores Close Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day closings include Citizens National Bank in Point Pleasant with Friday night hours from 7:15 to 7:15 and members of the merchants association keeping stores open until 10 o'clock.
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Point Pleasant
Citizens National Bank
Merchants Association
Licensed To Marry In Several Towns
Marriage permits issued for Conrad Phillips and Lorena Henderson in Huntington and for George W. Pope and Jean Morrison in Marietta, Lester Roush and Carrie Duff in Letart Falls, Cecil J. Faudree and Virginia Dudley in Charleston, Thomas R. Peters and Alice V. Brown in Huntington, Donald Lines and Frances Oliver in Gallipolis Ferry.
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Gallipolis
Conrad Phillips
Lorena Henderson
Huntington
George W. Pope
Jean Morrison
Marietta
Lester Roush
Carrie Duff
Letart Falls
Cecil J. Faudree
Virginia Dudley
Charleston
Thomas R. Peters
Alice V. Brown
Donald Lines
Frances Oliver
Gallipolis Ferry
City Streets Torn Up For Million Dollar Access Highway
City centers are disrupted as the State Road Commission builds a million dollar access highway between Point Pleasant and Mason through the West Virginia Ordnance Works reservation. Viand Street Jefferson Boulevard and Jackson Avenue are affected with utilities moved and trenches dug. Silver Bridge reflooring and storm sewers progress while traffic backs up at Sixth and Main streets. Stellhorn and Beightler plan to lay eight inch concrete surface on Viand Street soon.
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Point Pleasant
Europe
First
Fourteenth
State Road Commission
Mason
West Virginia Ordnance Works Reservation
Jefferson Boulevard
Fourteenth St
Jackson Ave
Viand St
Viand
Mt. Vernon Ave
Silver Bridge
Farmer Sends War Stamps for Cattle Purchase
At Wilmot Arkansas farmer E H Dunning sent 75 one dollar war savings stamps to C C Lewis and Sons, Shorthorn breeders, as a down payment on a bull to be delivered next fall. He said he buys government stamps and bonds regularly and wished the breeders not cash the stamps but trade them for a bond.
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Point Pleasant
Arkansas
E. H. Dunning
Wilmot
C. C. Lewis and Sons
Dunning
Fire Destroys Towboat Near Leon
A Dei sel-powered towboat named William Brockamp towing two sand and gravel barges burned to the water’s edge near Leon early Thursday. Captain and Mrs Hiney Breck escaped as deckhand Mac Hawkins suffered minor burns. Hull towed to Point Pleasant. insurance adjusters on the way. Boat built in Indiana. valued at 25000 dollars. owner William Brockamp, a Cincinnati banker.
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Point Pleasant
William Brokamp
Kanawha
Parkersburg
Leon
Hiney Breck
Mac Hawkins
Middleport
Howard Shipyards
Jeffersonville
Ind
Robert J. Heslop
New Siren for Bomb Attacks Is Tested at Shipyards
Milton L. Miller and F. W. Ingraham of a civilian defense committee abandoned bomb signals for blackout alerts and installed a super-siren at The Marietta shipyards. A test Thursday at 5 30 PM produced four short blasts followed by a long blast indicating all clear, though many areas did not hear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Milton L. Miller
F. W. Ingraham
Civilian Defense Organization
Marietta
Maurice Gaskins Supervises State Theater Cooler Installation
Maurice Gaskins of Gallipolis, a clothier, supplied the cooling system for the new State Theater and was here yesterday to supervise its installation. Work on the theater is moving rapidly.
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Point Pleasant
Maurice Gaskins
Gallipolis Clothier
New
State Theater
Government plans extend survey into Roseberry farm holdings
In Point Pleasant the A H Roseberry family faces further land loss as surveyors stake off more of their peninsula and nearby land. A government action already takes part of their ten acres, threatening the barn and outbuildings. The development company land nearby shows grading and a temporary office as bulldozers clear and level the tract.
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Point Pleasant
A. H. Roseberrys
Old Town Creek
Ohio River
Oap Town Creek
Roseberry
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Nelsonville Eagles
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Industrial Council
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Major Buell
Cabell
Nite Club
Athens County
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Jane Darwell
Bruce Edwards
Cobina Wright, Jr
Cecil Kellaway
Katharine Alexander
Jack Sears
Buddy Pepper
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