Veteran Republican Voter Keeps Long Electoral Run
Gallipolis senor C Johnston, a longtime bar dean and political figure, voted for the 16th time in a presidential election. He first backed James G. Blaine in 1884 and has voted Republican every four years since, amid a City Commission lineup including Dr Raymon T Allison, Dr N Howard Foster, Stanley Saunders, and City Manager Stewart Allendinen with Solicitor R M Switzer and Auditor Earl McCormick.
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Gallipolis
Lis C. Johnston
James G. Blaine
Raymon T. Allison
N. Howard Foster
Stanley Saunders
Stewart Allendinen
R. M
Mason County Soldier Wounded. Local Officials Assaulted
In Point Pleasant a Mason County soldier was wounded in battle in Europe as 155 West Virginians reported for the war. James A. Diehl Sr. mentioned in state papers. J Wallace Burdette of Huntington, a state liquor commission employee, was injured in the courthouse corridor by a fall, with a forehead cut and bruises. He was taken to a brother in law’s home. condition not serious. Burdette, a former Point Pleasant resident and Democratic party organizer, had been working hard for the ticket but fainted, later regaining consciousness.
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Point Pleasant
Amons
West
J. Wallace Burdette
Huntington
State Liquor Commission
Jon
Nce
Justin F. Johnson
Burette
Burdette
Johnson
Surprise birthday party for Chase in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant notes describe a Monday evening surprise party for Chase hosted at sister E E McElfresh's Viand Street home. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Johnson and many others with chrysanthemums and fall decorations, followed by refreshments.
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Point Pleasant
John
Chase
E E. McElfresh
Viand St
Stanley Johnson
Thom
Waldie
Harry Pulling
John E. Brown
G. B. Wood
Ard
Electric rate ordinance on Gallipolis agenda for November 18 vote
At the November meeting the Gallipolis City Commission discussed a proposed electric light rate ordinance. No action was taken Monday. an adjourned meeting is set for November 18 to consider the ten-year proposal from the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company.
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Gallipolis
Galipolis
Janus Dyisis Ena
FM Hick
Athens
Columbis and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Sra’ Mettern
Ordi
Education
Lola Jamce
Tilar
Mae Rupe Suiter
O Statr
Moneyight
Electric ‘Company
Sere
Catherine Jones
McMasters
Tieieniary Grates
Wating
Hing
Monty Fenders
Higginsoe
Academy
Washington School
Lincoln School
Ett Kanauga
Anne G. Hill
Umber
Jaude Youst
Columbia
Gall
Inclding Memorial
Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis Social Notes and Wedding News
Gallipolis reports the wedding of Netty Wiseman and James Langdon at Simpson Methodist Church Rio Grande with a reception at the Wiseman home. The event marks a first in the church, followed by community gatherings and a farewell party for Bob Evans before his overseas induction. Local notices include visits from relatives, Army and Navy personnel, and branch meetings of the American Association of University Women.
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Gallipolis
Anise Netty
Sean Wiseman
James Langdon
Simpson
Rio Grande
Tver
Lawirence McDaniel
Wil Aleshire
Portamouth
Gail County
Nha
Galliplis
Don
Spring Hill
Cedar St
Wiseman
Chester Garden Club Holds Meeting and Plans Cemetery Cleanup
The Chester Garden Club met at Mrs Hem Pel’s home with Mrs Victor Wipple assistant hostess. They discussed decorating the school auditorium for the Farmer's Institute and beautifying Chester Cemetery grounds. Readings covered Fall Perennial Planting, Shrubs and Legends, and a Garden Calendar. An auction of old hats raised funds for the Christmas party.
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Chester Garden
Maye Mara
Eleanor Knight
Ita Knight
Mra Knight
Henry Wipple
Eldon “Iments
Oscar Bauer
W.D. Cleland
Howard Knight
Mary Jones Marries Edward Morrison in Chester Church
Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis N Jones of Chester wed Edward Morrison son of Mr and Mrs S M Morrison of Blacklick in a ceremony at Chester Methodist Church. Rev E L Miller officiated as the couple exchanged rings presented by the bride’s father. Attendants wore lavender and blue gowns amid white roses and blue salvia. The groom’s family and wedding guests gathered for a reception at the Jones home. The bride’s brother John Morrison stood as best man while the couple planned a wedding trip and future home on a Mor Mes farm. The groom recently pursued aviation cadet training after promotion.
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Mary Elizabeth Jones
Curtis N. Jones
Chesster
Edward Palmer Morison
Blacklick
E. L Miller
Chester Methodist Church
France
Summit Station High
Cpl. C. I. Ward
Cor School
Ward
Ofin Rank
Jerry Fice
Dennison
Pond
Neering Co
Columbus
Mor Huberta Ann Costen
Summit
Hubert Costen
Point Station
Otterbein College
John Goett
Margaret Wip
Mor Mes
William Anderson
Miss
San’ Antonio
Texas
Incomplete Injuries From Car Crash Report
Recovering Pomono shows continued improvement at Holzer Hospital after a serious auto accident that killed Tacob Zather. Mrs Nelse Powell convalesces at home soon, while Mrs R L Jacobs and Harry Feiger remain in varying condition. Missing in Action 770 TAME VANS GALLIPOLIS notes an agricultural meeting with county agents on the fourth Thursday from 9 to 12.
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Gallipolis
Pomeroy Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Reunion
The Pomeroy Garden Club gathered at Mrs Theo Smiths home with Mrs Edward Stark presiding. Members donated 10 to the National War Fund and contributed to the Civic Club for departing service men. Books were given to the Pomeroy Public Library. Dr. and Mrs. Byron Bing reported returning from Columbus and planning early Thanksgiving with family.
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Zomeroy
Pomeroy Garden
Theo Smith
Harry Smith
Carl
Edward Stark
National’ War Fund
Civic Club
Pomeroy
A. N. Bengal
F. J. Reed
E. D. Hartinger
HB. Smith
Byron Bing
Columbus
Warren, Armstrongs
Richard Smiths
David Bings
Cleveland
Bings
In-Lowe
Pacific Area
Pomona Grange Elects Officers at Rocksprings Meet
At the Meigs County Pomona Grange annual gathering in Rocksprings Friday night officers were elected for two years. Fred Goegtein master, Guy Mutchler overseer and Catherine Caldwell pianist led a slate including Mae Mora ward and Nellie Vale secretary. The gathering approved new candidates from local Granges and hosted a program with an inn solo by Robert Hartley and a panel discussion.
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Meigs County
Pomona
Fred Goegtein
Guy Mutchler
Mae” Mora
C. N. Jones
Raymond Cole
Ads
Hos Uns
Jore Reed
Nellie Vale
Lucille Leithelt
Marlene Wolfe
Betty Lou Genhimer
Everett Dwell
Harold Carnahan
Guy Mutehler
Pianst
Catharine Caldwell
Fred Googlein
Pomona Grange
Donna Gaul
Betty Jane
Fora
Chester
Kathryn Hess
Shares Hess
Hemlock
Norma Wilson
Rocksprings
Wanda Stansbury
Columbia
William Jod
Donna Guthrie
Alred
John ‘Terr
Mae Mora
Shawver Funeral Held for Mrs Ane nna Bell Shawver
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the United Brethren Church in New Haven for Mrs. Anna Bell Shawver 69 who died Sunday after a long illness in New Haven Rev Harry Miller pastor presided burial in Parson family plot She was a Kanawha County native who had lived in New Haven over 30 years Survivors include daughters Miss at hom and Mrs Pearl North of Cynthia Ky and a son Ivan Shawver of New Haven.
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United Brethren Church
New Haven
Anenna Bell Shawver
Harry Miler
Parson
Shawver
Kanawha County
Ters
Hom
Pearl North
Cynthia, Ky
Ivan Shawver
Marine Albert McDaniels Reaches California Home on Furlough
Albert McDaniels son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Daniels of Sliding Hill Creek arrived home Friday for a three day furlough. He has served two years with the Marines and was severely wounded in a South Pacific engagement last June. He was returned to a hospital for convalescence and shows a marked limp from gunshot injuries to the leg and hip.
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Aartford
Albert _areDaniels
Leonard MesDaniels
Sliding Hill Creek
Marines
South Pacific
Pr isoner of War Notices for Dunbar Family
Mr and Mrs Edward Barnett of Dunbar are notified their son Charles Barnett is a German prisoner of war. He was employed by Kanawha Dairy at the time of induction. First battalions of the U S Marines are said to have been named after the British Royal Mi...
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Point Sunasans
Edward Barnett
Dunbar
Charles Barnett
Kanawha Dairy
U.S
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Eugene
Leon ‘Thompson
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Beaco
F. J. Beasley CO
Elks Lodge
Ene Ee Rg
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Hilson
Wien Brothers
Wilson
LA Pass
AIR Dapkus
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Southwest Pacific
Max H. Mortensen
Champaign
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Chicopee
Mass
Baily
Huntington Park
Calif
Talmadge O. Epps
Garret Hill
Neal Hl
Ryan
Watsontown
USAAF
NEA
Gallipolis Social Notes
Bob Evans
Gay
Evans
Service Overseas
Jerry Evans
Ohio State
Campbell
Bana Ward
Judy Vance
Lorene
Walter M. Lane
U. S
Eave
Isfe
Lorenary
Mona Jean
Eleanor” Bentz
Women's Army Corps
Fort Oglethorpe
Mtr and
Hisson Hayward
Harriet
Romaine
Laighter
Mian Ruth
Mire
Ohm
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Wehner
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Dastom
Miller
Dura
Russell Dante
Muntington Hir
Mia
Frost of
Chicago
Mola Johnston
Mia" Johnston
Frances
Muntington
Ohne
Tom
Fred Ash
Ceimbue
Amecan’ Association of University
May
Mollie Fulton
Catherine Morrison
George Chittum
Robert Morgan
Eloise Clark
Holzer Hospital
John Morgan
Jack Davis
Hollis
Seattle
Mary Jones
Shawver Funeral
Albert McDaniels
California
Hugh Walker
Eastern Ave
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