Polio Vaccine rollout discussed by Mason County leaders
In a Mason County gathering led by Mrs. Trortweatly at the Harola Call, officials outlined a plan for distributing a new polio vaccine to county children with the support of the March of Dimes. Speakers including Joseph P. Nee and Dr. Herbert Wagner outlined funding, expected reach, and the need for medical care for polio patients, with aims to immunize first graders and pregnant women nationwide.
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Mason
Wifuards
Mae
Chalrivan
Orig
Poli
Mertmio
Joseph PL Nee
Herbert T. Wanner
National Hour
Nee
March of Dimes Atu
Wagner
Tfe
Auto Crash Fight Leaves Injured in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis on Route 21 near Mills Station cars collided during a Sunday incident. Luthier Pavan 60 of Gallipolis and Melvin Guts 50 of Blaren face charges after a southbound driver failed to yield, striking another vehicle and causing injuries. Sheriff Charles Russell investigates with Gallipolis Police aiding. Page 2 references ongoing coverage.
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Gallipolis
Suliday
Cuiliipole Post
Loghwis Mutrati
Lacifie
Munnopal Dodge Wal- Yam Ho
Janes Mondae
Luthier Pavan
Gallipolii
Melvin Guts
Af Blaren
Prwin
TAO
Tisam
Guibert Leroy Mayo
Bidwell Rouwte 2
Mills Station
Qars
Boule
Kananga
November 4-H Club notes and area social roundup
Pt Pleasant social notes cover the American Leaders 4-H Club meeting at Roosevelt School and a planned upcoming gathering at Charles Stephenson’s home to plan the new club year. The report lists attendees, devotional leadership, readings, and songs, plus other local club and church activities with names, places, and dates.
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4-H
Roosevelt
Hotty Pants
Charles Stephenson
Judy Mitchell
Louise Plants
Miss Mitchell
Filst
Barbara Edwards
Betty
Vanda
Doris
Teleen Plants
Billy
Anne Lee Moody
Dorthy
Robert Dunlap
Loreitea Lucas
Barbara
Herold Edwards
Orin
Louise
Linda Plants
Linda Lee
Ruthie
Mary Ann Lave
Buster Rice
Mary Ann Ross
Charles Watson
Sue
Brenda Frazier
Jean
Mary Smith
Patty Staats
Ann Ttice
Shirley
John
Gardner
Leroy Huffman
Bobby
Charles Everett
Mary Kay Stephenson
Alberry Lee
Charley Carr
Needlework pattern for a crocheted top and skirt
Quick to complete party wear for a child sweetheart. Crocheted white top and cotton skirt with Pattern No. 2382, sizes 2 3 4, includes cutting and sewing directions, material needs, stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York. Also promotes 1954 Needlework Album with 356 pages of designs and gift patterns for 25 cents.
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Anne Cabot
Athens
Ave
Ameneas
New York
Ile
Ravenswood News To Be Sold At Public Auction
Ravenswood News in Point Pleasant area faces sale due to accrued debts with December 11 set for the auction. The paper, bought earlier this year with the New Haven paper by Fred and Dick Graham, suffers from weak advertising and outdated equipment contributing to its financial decline.
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Point Pleasant
Ravenswood News
News
New Haven
Fred
Dick Graham
New York Times
Ravenswood
Briar Hoppers to Star in Point Pleasant Starlight Review
Walden Roush and his West Virginia Briar Hoppers will headline the Wi wanis Starlight Review at the new Point Pleasant High School auditorium on December 3. The Sloppess cast includes Raush, Boone Russell, Chet Haddon, Carroll Casto, Violet Safford, Janet Capeliart, Kathryn Grueser, Elmer Grueser, Sherwood Costen, Josephine Bryant and John McNeill. Proceeds benefit local educational projects. show produced by Capt. Billy Bryant and Josephine. Tickets are on sale through Kiwanis members and local merchants.
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Point Pleasant
Wiwanis
Point Pleasant High School
Walden Roush
West Virginia
Billy Bryant
Josephine
Lncal
Hunters Plead Guilty to Charges in Point Pleasant
Four hunters pleaded guilty to hunting without permission and were fined $10 plus costs by Justice A. M. Cloadwin in Point Pleasant. Named defendants are Delbert Wilson, Kenneth Fry, Bill Griffith, and James Huffman. Arresting officer: Mason County Conservation Officer Miles Darst.
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Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
A.M
Gatewood Completes First Week in Los Angeles Visit
Mrs Emma Gatewood ends week in Los Angeles with brother David Caldwell visiting California dates range through November 14 and planning further travel.
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Gallipolis
Emma Gatewood
Los Angeles
David Caldwell
California
Yale Seal Proclamation Signed by City Manager
Gallipolis city manager J Roy Bartett signed the annual Christmas Seal proclamation urging support for the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association. The opening sale continues through December with a push for funds and health education, including the X ray survey program.
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Yale
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
J. Roy Bartett
Barniett
United States
TB Association
John Krawiczyn
Gctna Seal Sale
N. Howard Foster
Municipal Board of Health
Charles W. Shaver
Wagram
Tuberculosis and Health Associations
Deer Flee West Virginia and Ohio Hills After Quashed Hunt
An erratic deer exodus in West Virginia and Ohio hills followed a deer drive by hunters. A spike buck was captured between a barge and a floating river structure, dragged ashore, revived, and released back into the water despite onlookers. Sightings continued along Kyger Creek and nearby areas with deer crossing Route 2 into the Galha County hills.
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Ded Webster
Falon
Gina
Pinia
Hyp Ler
Acros
Galha
Clay District to Build New Model Elementary School
GALITPOLIS. Ohio voters approved an $114000 state voucher to fund a six room Clay Elementary project. The Clay Local Board of Education met to confirm the grant and plan the construction on Route 7 near Taccoon Creek. The new campus will replace six smaller schools and serve 208 students next September with potential for two extra rooms if enrollment grows. The district may acquire 60 student buses and shift to district owned transportation.
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Galitpolis
Ohio
Clay
Frank Plymale
Plymale
Board of Education
Narning
Pledon
Pete Saunders
Otay Burdelle
Taccoon Creek
Rbrush College
Geraldine Taylor
Point Pleasant
Clipper Mil
Carole Plymare
Chambersburgh School
Frank Plymare
Rosebud Baker
Providence School
Helen Hughes
Yellowtown
Herman Brucker
Clay Elementary
Clay Board
State Department
State
Clay District
Stolen Car Recovered In Gallipolis
In Gallipolis an abandoned car was recovered by police after being reported stolen from Princeton, West Virginia. The vehicle, belonging to James W. Foster, was found on Berger Street, fingerprints removed from the steering wheel, and an ensuing round of local arrests included charges of speeding disorderly conduct and traffic violations against several residents.
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Gallipolis
West Virginia
James W. Foster
Princeton
W. Va
Berger Street
East Gallipolis
Foster
Howard Foster
Eugene Plemale
William R. Weslover
Vinlaian
Drivers Are Cited On Speeding Charges
Gallipolis Post reports speeding charges filed by the State Highway Patrol against George A. Craig 28 of Roanoke Va William D Garrett 19 of Mallory W Va and Robert J Dorsey 29 of Marion Ohio Each posted 20 bond to appear before Municipal Judge William H James Geoffrey A Wilson 20 fined 10 and costs by Pomeroy Mayor E F Robinson and Jack H Shifiet 26 of Point Pleasant Route 2 posted 20 bond to appear next Saturday before Judge Janes
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Post
State Highway Patrol
George A. Craig
Roanyoke
Wiliam D. Garrettt
Mallory
W.va
Robert J. Dorsey
Marion
William H. James
Geoffrey A Wilson
Pomeroy
E. F. Robinson
Jack H. Shifiet
Point Pleasant
Janes
Defective Brakes Charged by Patrol
Tallipolis patrol reports defective brakes blamed for incidents. William H. Jones announced charges against Charles G Bush of Crown City route for defective brakes. Justice Percy Peoples fined Denver P.R. Moore, 35, of Springfield, $19 plus costs for a muffler defect case.
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Tallipolis
William HH. Jones
Charles G Bush
CIA
Toon
Fle
Meigs County
Justice of the Peace
Percy Peoples
Denver PR
Moore
Consis
Warnings display failure leads to multiple charges
Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol charged motorists for failing to display warnings on disabled vehicles. Jack Clark 22 of Cheshire fined 10 dollars plus costs by Meirs County Justice Percy Peoples. Lester M. Figgins 26 of Bidwell cited by Municipal Judge William H. Jones for parking on the highway.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Post
State Highway Patrol
Jack Clark
Cheshire
Meirs
Justice of the Peace
Percy Peoples
Lester M. Figgins
Bidwell
William H. Jones
First Child Born to Vinton Couple in Local Clinic Note
Joyce Elaine Amey was born last Thursday at Warehinie Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Amey of Vinton Route 18. The one-record item notes the birth of the couple’s first child with the birthplace and time details provided.
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Gallipolis
Thomas Amen
Vinton
Joyce Elaine Amey
Pam
Warehinie Clinic
Gallipolis Alumni Banquet Honors Dean Lewis and Lyne
The Rio alumni event honored Dean Lewis and Paul Lyne, with Lyne praised for guiding the college since 1931. Guests included Miss Jean Lee and Mary Ellen O Meara among faculty, alumni, and students. A coronation crowned Sally as queen, while performances by Henderson and others entertained the Community Hall crowd.
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Cambridge High
Tyan Lew
Margaret Hingne
Humes
Fowler
Alfie Scarperis
Veoh Une Badri
Scarberry
Middleport Hagh School
Yellow Jackets
Fucen Phylus Bauer
Une Pean
Lam Donnalis Sanz
Meara
Allenganis Mere
Hang
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Ryo
Geer Lee
Caliege
Javkeon
Bao Me
Homeramit Mey Quee
Dean Lewis
Ced
Alte
Misys Brannelis
Besert O Rannes
Galupoli
George Renard
Secran
On Roth
Martha Adams
Unton
Herman Mass
Henderson
Church Union Right Athens Minister Says
The Rev Roger Rice of Athens First Presbyterian argues Sunday that church union is biblical and divine will, citing Pauls letter to the Ephesians and Jesus prayer. He notes union faces hurdles from denominational splits, race issues, and property disputes, while proposing Presbyterians as a potential nucleus for broader Protestant unity.
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First Presbyterian Church
Roger Rice
Athens
First
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Club
Paul
Jesus
M. Howard Foster
Ohio
Foster
Rice
U.S.A
Union
General Assembly
U.S
UP Church
Mr. Rice
Presbyterian Union
South
McCarthyism
McCarthy
Uunion
J. Donald Pollitt, Jr
Virginia
Davison College
Union Theological Seminary
West Virginia
John L. Evans
Frank Knutsen
Keith R. Brandeberry
N. Howard Foster
Thomas M. Wolfe
Box 525
Grace P. Biddle
City of Athens
Athens County
Roger J Jon
Said
Miss Jessie McGath Services Held in Galha County
Funeral services were held Sunday for Miss Jessie McGath, 79, who died Thursday at the Columbus home of her sister, Mrs Frances Fel hore. She had lived in Galha County most of her life. The Rev. Leroy Collier officiated at Asbury Church with interment at Centenary Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Jessie McGath
Columbus
Frances Felhore
Galha
Leroy Collier
Asbury Church
Centenary Cemetery
Mudsoc Beats Addison and Rodney Wins In County League
In Gallia County Elementary League action Mudsoc defeated Addison 40 to 15 in a first round game. Rodney topped Bulaville 40 to 9. Centerville hosted a preliminary practice game where Perry beat Centerville 39 to 20.
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Gallipolis
Inners
Galiia
Mudsoc
Addison
Rodney
Bulaville
Centerville
Perry
Hunter's Neck Hurt In Fall Off Cliff
Earl V. Hogue of Middleport Route 1 was admitted shortly after midnight for treatment of a dislocated neck suffered when he fell apparently backwards off a cliff while hunting near Rutland.
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Hunter
Gallipolis
Earl V. Hogue
Middleport
Rutland
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Perry John
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Big Rim
Washington County
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Dorothy J. Parmi Ter
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