Mason County election officers revised at court meeting
The Mason County court, meeting Tuesday, reviewed election officer lists from Republican and Democratic committees and substituted several clerks at specific precincts. Changes included replacing receiving clerks and precinct officers such as R Withers, Dave Hill, Milton Bartram, Lena Porter, Otis Cossin, Guy Blessing, Corda Sayre, Blanche LaRue, John Sayre, Steve Miller, Hattie Jordan, Clyde MecDermoitt, Clara Goodwin, George Childs, W L Paling, Charles Oshel, Manford Blessing, Grant Sayre, Lottie Sayre Barnett, Tom Pullins Evans, Late Henry, with various local substitutes. The court’s action targeted mainly Republican appointments to adjust precinct staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
R Withers
Fred Raush
Republican Committee
Dave Hill
M. C. Lewis
Smoky Bottom
Milton Bartram
Robert Plants
Buckle
Lena Porter
Charles Hannan
Leétart
Corda Sayre
Minnie Batey
Flat Rock
Blanche LaRue
Ferne Gullland
Hartford
John Sayre
Russell Terry
Keister
Steve Miller
Howard Brewer
Ringtown
Hattie Jordan
Junia Jo Bradshaw
Clyde MecDermoitt
Holly Simmons
Langston
Clara Goodwin
Emma Burnside
George Childs
John W. Ambrose
Sebrell
W. L Paling
W. S Waidie
Sebreil
Charles Oshel
Gerard Fowler
Hickory Chapel
Manford Blessing
Toral Morrison
Heights
Grant Sayre
Leonard Upton
Union
Lottie Sayre Barnett
Joseph W. Kimberling
Precinet
Elmwood
Tom Pullins Evans
Jay Stone
Stevens
Henry
John Taylor
Clifton
John Barnett
Ernie Watterson
Eye Donts for Factory Workers Product Advertisement
A vintage ad promotes Lavoptik for eye care among factory workers. It urges avoiding eye strain and neglect from dust and wind, claiming Lavoptik soothes inflamed or burning eyelids and offers fast relief. The slogan cites thirty years of success and directs readers to buy at all drug stores.
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Lavoptik
Six Room House Sold to Disabled Veteran in Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Kayser reports the sale of a six room dwelling at 12 Walnut St in Point Pleasant by W S and Ruth Selby to Joseph Shuler a disabled veteran of the recent war who will improve the property The Selbys bought the property a few weeks ago for investment Mr Kayser also reports the sale of a water by Mrs L D Willet to Irving D Albright of McCon nellville Ohio who has been employed on construction of the new Baltimore and Ohio bridge here He is moving to Chicago where he has other employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Kayser
Walnut St
W. S
Ruth Selby
Joseph Shuler
Selbys
Kayser
L. D. Willet
Irving D. Albright
McConnellville
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Resolution Adopted on Election Officers List in Iowa Visit
The Republican executive committee met in the courthouse to present a resolution asking the court to accept the officers list as provided by the committee. Henry Johnson of Hartford and John E Brown of Point Pleasant supported the resolution noting loyal Republicans were chosen, while a member cited actions by President John Barnett who opposed renomination and sought changes in election officials. Barnett now seeks the Democratic nomination with a tentative endorsement from the Democratic committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Henry Johnson
Hartford
John E Brown
Point Pleasant
John Barnett
Barnett
Democratic Committee
Lambda Chi Omega Adopts School Band As Project
Point Pleasant notes Lambda Chi Alpha sorority adopts the school band as its yearlong project. Plans include a rummage sale and a dance to raise funds. Halloween party set for October 28 at Mrs Grover Childres home on Liberty Ave. Members present include Mrs Don ald Getty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lambda Chi Omega Sorority
Hansel Poling
Grover Childres
Liberty Ave
Donald Getty
Sid Brown
Paul Parsons
William F. Machir
Clayton Pullins
Ronald White
R H Melrose
Leon S Thompson
Pohing
Birth Announcements From Mason Couples
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan L. Myers of Henderson are parents of a daughter Reta Katherine born at home on Sept 27. First child, seven pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee Woodall of the city are parents of a son born Monday Sept 30, named William Thomas, eight pounds eight ounces, first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ivan L. Myers
Henderson
Reta Katherine
Jack Lee Woodall
City
William Thomas
Point Pleasant Livestock Auction Strong Markets Recorded
A $34,000 livestock sale at Point Pleasant Livestock Sales Co. yards marked the best market of the year with cattle selling strong up to 50 cents above last week. Top cows and calves brought near record levels while veal tops reached 19.70, and hogs were scarce at the ceiling price. A separate Denver incident saw a gunman firing at the Brown Palace Hotel injuring Dr. James Mullen and Dr. Roy M. Green before being restrained by police and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
PLC
Brown Palace
Denver
Ishing
James Mullen
Jello
Idaho
Roy M. Green
Colorado A. & M. College
Ronald F. Smith
Grand Junction
Colo
Mullen
Pt Pleasant Area Personal News Highlights
Local residents share weekend visits and travels across Ohio and West Virginia. Families from Middleport Flint and Columbus spent time with relatives in Pt Pleasant and nearby towns while attending events and hospital stays are noted.
Past Matrons Club Met Monday In Mason City
The Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star met at the home of Mrs. Ams Jurden in Mason City Monday evening. A short business session preceded a social hour. Mrs Jividen was helped by her daughter Mrs. Lucille Stackhammer in serving. Attendees included Mrs. A B Woodrum Clifton and others from Point Pleasant, New Haven, Charleston Road, Hatiford, and nearby communities.
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Point Pleasant
The
Order of Eastern Star
Ams Jurden
Mason City
Jividen
Lucille Stackhammer
A B. Woodrum
Clifton
E. E. Buffington
G. B. Woodard
J. B. Couch
Lora McCombs
J. J. Dower
Frank C Scholz
Emma Burnside
E. E. Martin
Hoyt Jiveden
T. F. Yost
Carl Bruestie
Maek Rhoades
Fred Batey
New Haven
Thurl Stone
Hatiford
Vera Fadeley
Charleston Road
Jiiden
Swackhammer
Mrs S C Moystin Hosts Dinner Party Saturday
Mrs S C Moystin was hostess at a dinner party at her home 701 Viand Street Saturday evening. Attendees included her mother Mrs J E McGuffin Miss Edna McGuffin Miss Margaret McGuffin and Mrs George Garrison.
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Point Pleasant
S.C. Moystin
Viand St
J. E. McGuffin
Edna McGuffin
Margaret McGuffin
George Garrison
Welsh Conference Draws Gallia County Welsh Churches
Gallia Countians joined the Central South Ohio Association session in Cincinnati with six Welsh churches represented including Tyn Ehos Siloam Neeo Perry and Oak Hill Bryn Hyfryd and the Cincinnati church. Attendees from Gallia included several families and local officials. sermons by Rev. Arthur Walwyn Evans and Rev. Everett A. Babcock. Elias Jones gave a Welsh solo. Organist was Mrs. Benjamin Davies. meals were served at Sunday services.
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Gallipolis
Gymanfayr Annibynwyr Cymreig
Deheubarth
Ohio
Welsh Congregational Church
Cincinnati
Central South Ohio Association
Lare
Gallia County
Tyn Ehos
Siloam
Neoo
Perry Township
Cincinnat
Galha
Ben R. Evans
Evan D. Rees
Lucille Rees
County Recorder
Elmer Mossbarger
Arlie Davis
Eas Jones
John R. Evans
Frore Oak Hil
Dan Morgan
John Morgan
Paul Morgan Elias Jones
Thurman
Arthur Walwyn Evans
Watertown
N. Y
Everett A. Babcock
Cleveland
Benjamin Davies
Newport
Miss Wilma Melrose Honored at Birthday Dinner
Miss Wilma Ellen Melrose celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a dinner at the Melrose home on Main Street. The dining room featured fall flowers and themed decorations. Guests included Jerry Shamblin Martha Vaught Joan Van Horn Patsy Treadway Beverly Clark Anne Ferguson Betty Rader Barbara Wallace Nancy Vaught and the honoree along with Ralph Raike Jackie Durst Jack Park Donald Shamblin Jimmy Ferguson Bobby Hawks Billy Morrison and Lowell Allen.
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Point Pleasant
Wilma Ellen Melrose
R. H. Melrose
Main St
Melrose
Miss Melrose
Jerry Shamblin
Martha Vaught
Joan van Horn
Patsy Treadway
Beverly Clark
Anne Ferguson
Betty Rader
Barbara Wallace
Nancy Vaught
Messrs
Ralph Raike
Jackie Durst
Jack Park
Donald Shamblin
Jimmy Ferguson
Bobby Hawks
Billy Morrison
Lowell Allen
Tent Show Draws Several Hundred in Gallipolis
A crowd of several hundred attended a Renfro Valley Kentucky tent show at Pine Street Tuesday evening. The performers from Renfro Valley, Ky, included Glenn Ferguson and Buddy Nelson who have previously appeared at Dale Gilkes’s Queen Bee Hotel. The group regularly participates in the Renfro Valley Barn Dance on WHAS in Louisville.
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Gallipolis
Renfro Valley
Pine St
Eet
WHAS
Louisville
Dale Gilkes
Queen Bee Hotel
Glenn Ferguson
Buddy Nelson
Gallia Land Transfers Announced by Office
Gallia County records reveal a transfer from Clara M Myers deceased to Cyrus A Myers and others for Maple Shade Int No 9 Block 1 1198 by will. Also recorded Saturday is the Clarks Steve M and Edna H to Paul V Idas for 2853 acres in Green Township.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Clara M Myers
Cyrus A Myers
Will
Steve M
Edna H Clark
Paul V. “Idas
Green Township
Two Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallia County
Gallia County Probate Court issued permits to wed Kentor Mitchell 21 machinist Addison and Gladola Layne 21 laundress Gallipolis. A license was issued to Witmer Lilley 38 Huntington mechanic and Anna F Hatfield 25 teacher Vinton.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Kentor Mitchell
Addison
Gladola Layne
Laundres
Witmer
Lilley
Huntington
Anna F. Hatfield
Vinton
Trinity Methodist Church elects board officers
Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant elected J. B. Couch as Sunday School superintendent CC Spencer to head the adult division Rupert Kayser to lead the young peoples division and Miss Iva Wise to supervise the children’s division. Officers to be installed at a special Sunday service. A World Wide Communion Day program will be observed, said Rev. Holly Shamblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church Board of Education
J. B. Couch
Spencer
Rupert Kayser
Young Peoples
Iva Wise
Children’s
Holly
Shamblin
Frost Looms Over Ohio Valley Farms Face Cold Break
Gale Gallia Fairfield and Point Pleasant report frosts with Tuesday frost deeper in lowlands. Farmers noted frost Monday in lowlands while up lands stayed clear. Weather predicts Wednesday morning could dip below 37 degrees as calm winds reduce cooling. Grace Burnette moved to home after hospitalization. Earl H Arnott travels to Indianapolis for National Funeral Directors meeting.
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Gallipolis
Fairfield
Gracelands
Burnette
Point Clinic
Point Pleasant
Earl H. jArnett
Insianapolis
Ind
National Funeral Directors Association
Five Point Pleasant Men Enlist in Army
Five Point Pleasant boys have enlisted in the army and left Tuesday for physical examinations in Huntington. They are William Johnson Stanley Colley Paul Somerville Jr William Wilson and Charles McCulloch NE.
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Point Pleasant
Huntington
William Johnson
Stanley Colley
Paul Somerville, Jr
William Wilson
Charles McCulloch
Suit Filed Against Bank Over Mason Man Debts
Oran Love and the committee for Henry Love filed a chancery suit in circuit court against Citizens National Bank and others to compel sale of Henry Love’s residence at 3214 Mt. Vernon Ave. Proceeds would settle certain debts. Stockmen at the local market report 52 head of three year old steers raised by former Senator J. R. Shinn near Bellemeade as tops, about 1200 pounds each.
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Point Pleasant
Oran Love
Henry Love
Citizens National Bank
Circuit Court
Vernon Jones
Mt. Vernon Ave
J. ©. Shinn
Bellemeade
CPO Wendell G. Smith Visits Point Pleasant
Chief Petty Officer Wendell G. Smith arrived Saturday for a ten day furlough with his wife and son Wendell Lee at 2209 Main Street. He will return to a Merchant Marine Base in Mobile Alabama.
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Point Pleasant
Wendell G. Smith
Wendell Lee
Main St
Merchant Marine
Mobile
Ala
Two Veterans Appointed To Gallia County Relief Board
Gallia County Soldier's Relief Commission gains two five year members by order of Common Pleas Judge Warden. Harry Wheeler, World War II veteran, is added to the panel and Dale Coder takes the seat vacated by George Morrow who no longer lives in Gallia County.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Soldier's Relief Commission
Common Pleas
Warden
Harry Wheeler
Dale Coder
George Morrow
Galha County
Holzer Hospital Admits Seven Patients in Gallia County
Those admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday include Mrs Grover Fulks Crown City Mrs D A Evans Jackson Henry Hysell Jr 3 Middleport Elmer Frazier Oak Hill Mrs Collard Smith Huntington and Mrs Thomas Baird Ewington Admitted Monday might was Mrs James Titus Rutland
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Grover Fulks
Crown City
D. A. Evans
Jackson
Henry Hysell, Jr
Middleport
Elmer Frazier
Oak Hill
Collard Smith
Huntington
Thomas Baird
Ewington
James Titus
Rutland
Divorce Filed By Marie Facemire Against Leo Facemire
Marie Facemire files for divorce in Gallia County Common Pleas Court citing extreme cruelty. The couple married in Greenup County Kentucky in May 1955.
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Gallipolis
Galha County
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Marshall College
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Jesse Craig
Ray Somerville
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von G. Ott
RE. Selby
Philadelphia
S. C. Moystin
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Williamson Heater Company
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