County Wide Voters Endorse All School Levies
County and rural districts approved operating expense levies with strong margins. Key results include Gallipolis 67.2 percent on 4.9 mills, Addison and Cheshire townships as well as Morgan and Springfield townships voting yes. Bond issues in Springfield and Morgan narrowly failed. various precincts reported results through early morning totals.
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Gallipolis
East Gallipolis
Addison
Morgan Township
Springfield Township
Bidwell
Morgan
Slan
Centerville
Clay Township
Guvan
Kly Aaten
Gallipolis Young Man Named Outstanding Soldier at Fort Knox
Terry Johnson, former Gallia Academy Blue Devil star, named outstanding soldier of Battery B, 509th Army Field Artillery at Fort Knox Kentucky. Pvt Thomas T Johnson receives silver identification bracelet with citation. Major General Reed presents it at graduation exercises. Johnson earned the honor for high achievement and devotion to duty as judged by unit officers and NCOs. He was drill squad member and training platoon sergeant, with plans to attend six months of officers candidate school in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Terry Johnson
Gallia Academy
Blue Devil
509Th Army Field Artillery
Fort Knox
Thomas T. Johnson
Ted Johnson
Reed
Cochran
Johnson
Logan A. Krebs
San Antonio
Tex
Holzer Hospital Alumnae Meet Cards December Plans
Gallipolis health commissioner Dr. Francis W. Shane spoke to the Holzer Hospital Alumnae Association at Mrs. Virginia Bane’s Lower River Road home. Seventeen members attended with co hosts Naomi Overturf and Marie Richards. The group discussed a December 6 Christmas party and a dinner later that month with several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Shane
Gallia County
Lower River Road
Virginia Bane
Holzer Hospital
Naomi Overturf
Marie Richards
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Thanksgiving discourse ends afternoon session in Rio Grande
French Colony Chapter D A R heard Mrs. Gomer Richards of Rio Grande give a discourse on Thanksgiving yesterday and today. Eighteen members attended the hour and a half session at the home of Mrs. Marie Carter on Fourth Ave. Miss Anna Simmer-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gomer Richards
Rio Grande
Marie Carter
Fourth Ave
Anna Simmer
Arlington Visit Joins Mrs White and Queen Family
Mrs Goldie White of Arlington Virginia visits her daughter Mrs Robert Lee Queen and family for an extended stay. The gathering centers on family time in Arlington and nearby locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie White
Arlington, Va
Mrs
Robert Lee Queen
Local Social Notes and Weekend Visits Across Cheshire
The piece lists weekend visits and home services by residents of Cheshire and nearby towns. Clergy Rev W W Webb from Cambridge Ohio visited and preached at a home near Poplar Ridge. Ralph Spires returned to North Dakota after visiting his mother and relatives. Gallipolis guests included Mrs Gladys Long and daughter Ann. J Irion aided his brother on a Rio Grande tobacco farm. Mrs Charles Hern visited relatives at Kitts and Ironton. Hortie and Thelma Shaver visited Mrs Ben Warner. The Barnett family attended Noah Burns funeral in Hamlin WV. Arthur Swisher and wife from Middleport visited locally. The Herns were in Huntington WV on business. LeGrande Martin and wife from Gallipolis dined with John and wife. Rev Jettie Gohn and daughter Sarah Kay stayed with Raymond and spouse over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
W. W. Webb
Cambridge
Ohio
Loveday
Poplar Ridge
Ralph Spires
Pansy Spires
North Dakota
G. A. Fife
Gladys Long
Ann
Gallipolis
James Irion
Rio Grande
Charles Hern
Kitts and
Ironton
Hortie Shaver
Thelma Shaver
Ben Warner
William Barnett
Arthur Swisher
Middleport
Huntington
W. Va
LeGrande Martin
John Martin
Jettie Gohn
Sarah Kay
Raymond Clark
Woman Killed by Car in Cleveland Crossing
Mrs. Minnie Steffen a 61 year old woman died at Lutheran Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing West 25th Street on October 29 in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Minnie Steffen
Lutheran Hospital
West 25Th St
Perry County Court Notes in New Lexington Area
Summary of probate actions in Perry County including appointments of trustees and administrators, inventories valued, appraisers named, and estates pending. Includes private sale orders, guardianships, wills, and divorces, with related court filings and realty transfers among New Straitsville, Crooksville, Shawnee, and surrounding townships.
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New Lexington
Pearl Statrzer
New Straitsville
Leo J. Mitchell
John M. Call
William A. Johnson
Lucy Johnson
Richard Belford
Paul Seaman
Paul Williams
Patrick H. Melville
Alice Melville
John E. Melville
Judith Marie Baker
Somerset
J. M. Baker
Cout
Clifton B. Dickles
Zelia R. Howdyshell
Walter H. Howdyshell
Zella R. Howdyshell
Walter J. Howdyshell
Jessie Clark
Crooksville
Elizabeth Vanatta
Robert M. Strode
R. Elizabeth Strode
Junction City
First Discount Corp
Zanesville
Lexington Sales and Service
Mary Rose Guzzo
Joseph Stine
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Workmen's Compensation Fund of
Ohio
Blanche Sweckhamer
James Swackhamer
Blanche Howorth
Arthur Glenn Babbs
Thornville
Ruth Jean Babbs
Richmond
Ind
Arthur A. Ketcham
Glenna M. Brown
Crookeville
William R. Robinson
Nancy Eileen Colvin
Shawnee
James William Barnes
Mary Lou Slater
William Stackhouse
Pauline Wolfe
Roseville
Cora Atkinson
Richard
Wanda Hamrick
Corning
Richard E. Riley
Nina Riley
Reading Township
Fred
Charlotte Essex
Glenna Jones
Bernard McAloon
Thomas McAloon
Esther Patton
Floyd H. Patton
Clayton Township
Two Incidents Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Russell Willis, 55, and Clarence L. Masters were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes within hours at two sites. Willis collapsed at the Court and Second Standard Oil station after a tire change. Geraldine Bennett fainted at Downtain Printing Company due to unburned gas from a heater and recovered. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack Bennett of Jericho Road Point Pleasant.
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Russell Willis
Lower River Road
Court-and-Second
Standard Oil Company
Geraldine Bennett
Downtain Printing Company
F. F (Junior) Simmons
Willis
Clarence L. Masters
Miller
Masters
Holrer Hospital
Miss Bennett
Mack Bennett
Jericho Road
Point Pleasant
Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Events
Sixteen16 Dalley Wood and Mrs. Paul McElroy hosted visits by relatives over the weekend. Pearl Moler remains a patient at Hol zer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Pearl McGinnis visited children in Marion. Neva Downard visited her mother Pearl Moler on Thursday. Irene Jackson attended a flower show in Jackson on Friday. Dailey Wood referenced in note.
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Dalley Wood
Paul McElroy
Pearl Moler
Holzer Hospital
Pearl McGinnis
Marion
Neva Downard
Irene Jackson
Jackson
Sewer Bond Issue Fails in Gallipolis
Gallipolis residents rejected a 1 200 000 dollar sewer bond by 84.4 percent, with 310 votes for and 1972 against. Widespread opposition appeared in all wards, notably 3-A where 13 voted for and 165 against, per precinct tallies.
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Winton
Morgan Township
Huntington Township
Huntington Precinct
Bidwell
Springfield Morgan
Gallipolis
Gallipolia
Hospital Admissions List From Holzer Notes
A Holzer hospital admissions note lists numerous patients by name and residence across Point Pleasant Jackson Gallipolis Oak Hill Mason Bladen Langsville Letart Falls Waterloo and other towns. The entries include medical and surgical cases with several family groups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Daret
Point Pleasant
Clyde Omer Cramier
Letart Falls
John A. Boswell
Jackson
Herman B. Craft
Bladen
David L. Stephenson
Welle
Eddie Ray Murphy
Wilbur Evang
Gallipolis
Thomas D. Musick
Daniel W. Herbert
Oak Hill
William Ellis Smith
Loretta Kay Daniels
Waterloo
John K. Clark
Thoburn M. Detty
Rex E. Shenefield
Langsville
Judy G. McKinniss
He Roberts
Prattsville Social Notes Include Visits and Travels
McArthur resident visits his mother Mrs Margaret Daugherty and Mrs Maud Pearse with Dorris. Rachel and loser Toman plus Vickie visit Jamey Mace. Margetta King stays with daughter Ruthamn Clemmens of Columbus. Forrest Dearth hosts and Dale Dearth visits. Korea veteran 16 months Clyde West and May West visit Wellaton. Lincoln Dearth and Ann Dearth attend a Chaunce football game.
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Prattsville
Daugherty
McArthur
Margaret Daugherty
Maud Pearse
Dorris
Jackson
Rachel
Loser Toman
Vickie
Jamey Mace
Margetta King
Fugene
Martin Ruthamn Clemmens
Columbus
Lausche Loses Gallia Burke Trails Bender
Gallia County results show Gov. Lausche trailing 4356 to 2144 for Bender with 27 percent to 74 percent in various precincts. Burke carried only three precincts, while Bender led in countywide totals 4299 to 2144 for Burke, with other statewide races largely decided by Democrats.
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Lausche
Gallia
Burke
Bender
Poe
Cheshire
Charlies FP
Taft
Thomas A. Burke
Huntington Township
Greenfield Township
Walnut Township
Supreme Court
Mortie
Walnut
George Bender
John Brown Hent
George Nye
Ted Brown
Houck Wins Gallia County Commission Seat
Rosese Houck, Republican, won the Gallia County Board of Commissioners race Tuesday to succeed President Thomas F. Daniels who did not run. Houck defeated Democrat Joe Straight by 1 144 on votes with Perry Township missing at 5 am. Straight carried Huntington Greenfield and Walnut townships.
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Gallipolis
Frank Lausche
Gallia County
James A Rhodes
Engme
Addison Ae
Huntington Township
Walnut Towneh
Greenfield Township
Ward
Rosese Houck
Galda County
Gallia County Rejects School Merger Plan
Gallia County voters reject a proposed merger of districts outside the city of Gallipolis. Northern precincts lead against the plan while Greenfield area votes favorably. Within Gallipolis city, four year terms for state officers pass, but voters oppose longer terms for state senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
City
Gallia Atigens
Ie County
Cheshire
Callipolia
Et F
Greenfield
Huntington
Raccoon Township
Yornaly
Galla
Gallipolla
Gallipolis Patrol Reports 54 Crashes in October
Gallipolis patrol post releases summary for October detailing 54 accidents statewide. Corpear McCreedy reports 13 incidents in Meigs County and 12 on county roads. Seven hundred nineteen were made and five wounds noted during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Calpe
Therm
Perenda
Pierce D. McCreedy
Meigs County
Police Chief Leo Larkins Dies After Four Decades in Service
Police Chief Leo M. Larkins, 57, longtime leader in Findlay, died after a four‑decade career. Larkins began his service in the force 24 years ago and was widely regarded for his dedication to the department and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirs Findlay
Oise AP mm
Leo M. Larkins
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Addison Township
Levy
Cheshire Township
Harrison
Green
Perry
Gallipolis Social Notes
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J. E. Gills
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McGufffey
Gertrude Caraway
Ann Hill
L. R. Hall
Jesta Richards
Elias Wetherholt
Fred Wheeler
Paul Haskins
Moses T. Epling
Athens
Jane Powell
Howard Keel
Anne Pee Ee
Forrest Tucker
Ayo
Rimm
Dean Artin
Brigadoon
Jerry
Lewis
Paramount
Paul Douglas
STOO
Edward
Horry Ee
Perry County
Dwight Bowman
P. M. Bowman
S. L. Mantz
F. L. Primmer
W. E. James
Samuel P. Lashley
Mrs. Dailey Wood
Benjamin Travis
Medical
T. M. Pickens
Mason, Medical
Fred R. Roush
New Haven
Marlin Thevenin
T. J. McLeod
Gilbert Mayo
Max Sanborn
Jackie Brucker
Ethel Russell
Richard Sheets
Dennis Grose
Reider
Joe of
Oeome
William O'Neill
Paul Wards
Middleton
Bell
Matthias
Lamneck
Oakley C. Collins
Eleanor Brande
Tamee Collier
Clarence B. Rais
Roy J. Gillen
Houck
Commission
Galli
Charlies W
Allipolis
Chevrolet
wWearny TV
Wigdafield
Powerguot
General Motors
NYE Chevrolet CO
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
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Nelsonville, Ohio
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