Boy Scout Fund Drive Kicks Off in Point Pleasant
Morey’s drive plans to enlist 125 volunteers to raise funds for Boy Scouting in Point Pleasant. General Chairman A F Wilson invites local businesses to aid the effort with a 7 am breakfast kickoff at the Moose Home and to arrange convenient times Oct 18 to solicit five employee donors. A $3000 goal is set for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vance
A. F. Wilson
Moose Home
Wilson
America
Ark
Tno
City petitions move to pave main chamber efforts rise
A local effort to pave the main chamber advances as petitions circulate among property owners and residents. A committee vote delays action while a talent show highlights a broader push to change policy and secure required signatures for council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
City
Blacks Meet Ashland In Homecoming Game at Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School held homecoming festivities with a parade of thirteen floats, marching bands, and queen candidates. Attendants were Diane Nut, Becky White, and Judy McCausland as queen announcement awaited.
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Ashland
Tomer
Point Pleasant
Tne
Drader
Floss
Business Landers of
Americ
Gin “Atnete
Asmoe'ation Ture Homemaners of America
Tati Chu
Clube TweeEndie-Wel
Homesemakers of America
Oh- Kan ‘Thespian
Farmers of 'America
Spanish Club
Diane Nut
Becky White
Eechman
Judy McCausland
Gallians Meet With Realtors in Jackson
Seven Gallia Coun ty residents attended a Southeastern Ohio Realtors Association gathering in Jackson on Wednesday night to hear Atty Leo Kricker of the Ohio Board of Real Estate Examiners discuss new state laws and their impact on real estate practice. President Hobart Dillon presided. Secretary Johnnie Johnson read minutes as Gallia attendees included Ernest N Wiseman O D Parsons Von C Thompson Bob Meier et al with D Hollis Woot C C Guekler from Meigs County attended. An annual banquet is planned for Nov 9 in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Southeastern Ohio Realtors “Association
Leo Kricker
Ohio Board of Real Estate Examiners
Hobart Dillon
Johnnie ~ Johnson
Gallia County
Ernest N. Wiseman
O. D. Par|song
von C. Thompson
Bob Me Iety
Cleaners Move to New Spot on Sixth Street
Cleaners and laundry firm Duke Cleaners moved last night to 211 Sixth Street, two doors from its former downtown office at 215 Sixth. The company expands offerings to include shoe repair along with regular laundry and cleaning services in the newly occupied space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foint Pleasant
Duke Cleaners
Sixth St
Sixth
Church services and ministers listed in mixed notices
Chauncey Church and several other churches are listed with ministers and weekly schedules including Sunday school times, worship hours, evangelistic services, and midweek prayer meetings. Notices reference Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock, Unified services, and homecoming programs at Trimble with speaker Mr Posey.
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Cumancey
Joseph Basco
Joseph’ Bosco
Sand Ridge
Hira Mingus
Church "of Christ Parish
Gilert Courtney
Mr. Pow
Greene Run
Trimble
Posey
Taylor Ridge
Wile
Bay
Ehauncey
Drunk Driving Charge Amid Fragmented Local Notices
Messy clipping records a drunk driving citation for George Bally, 38, of Patri on a Gallipolis route and a Chauncey social scene with guests, including Mrs. Virgill Omen and Mrs. Andrew Jackson. Other notes list visitors to Chauncey and Wright, and a Chillicothe man fined $10 for improper passing in Point Pleasant.
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Rng
Maia
Murcial
Willan
George Bally
Patri
Gallipolis
Infienc Alco
Frank Thomas
Shirley Thomas
Logan
Fitzer
Virgill Omen
Zanesville
Fred Gruttemeyer Chauncey
Omen
Fitter Home
Andrew Jackson
Jack Hamer
Roger
Carl Shafer
Athens
Sherman Gordon
Charles Vincent
Emanuel Crabtree
Lile Tan Wright
Buchtel
John Dunlevy
J. G. Hudson
Ar- Va
Point Pleasant
Ernest
Cottman
Chillicothe
Justice of the Peace
E. DJ A. M
Four 4-H Boys Win WVU Esso Scholarship Awards
Four 4-H boys from Point Pleasant were awarded $1000 scholarships at West Virginia University under the Esso Standard Oil scholarship program. Announcement was made by state 4-H club leader Prof Dorsey.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Esso Standard Oil
Ogra
Pr Dorsey
Youth Semiconscious After Car Crash at St Albans
Kenneth Ray Roush a 15 year old from Marquette Avenue Charleston hospital in critical condition after last Friday night car crash near St Albans. Doctors report brain concussion and possible recovery with treatment. Trinity Methodist Church will host services featuring speakers Mallory and Poffenbarger to address faith and resilience.
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Point Pleasant
Kenneth Ray Roush
Marquette Ave
Mas Memorial Holleston
Kenneth Roush
St. Albans
Methodist Church
Relsives
Point. Pleasant
United States
Ted
Trinity Methodistness
Roush
Mallory
Charleston
Poffenbarger Trinity Church
Bride-Elect Hatton to Wed Nibert in October Church Wedding
Point Pleasant notes Sheila Hatton bride elect of Earl Nibert will marry October 22 at 730 p m in Christ Church. Hatton daughter of Clifton Hatton and the late Mrs Hatton, Nibert son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nibert. Maid of honor Marion Laigar of Richmond Va. open church wedding with reception in parish house. Guests include Miss Sally Donaham, Mrs Lula Lewis, Mrs Shirley Thomas, and other local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeggy Hatton
Earl Nibert
Shirley Thomas
Jefferson Blvd
Peggy Hatton
Bart Nibert
Christ Church
Pal
Jerome D. Rodgrs
Miss Hatton
Cifton “Hatton
Jefferson * Blvd
Mr. Hatton
Nibert
Henry Nibert
Hatton
Wer Mattox
Jefferson
Marion Laigar
Richmond
Gerald ‘Pryor
Columbus
Marvin Saver
Jackie Durst
Shirley ‘Thomas
Point
Pleas
Ant
Mra Clyde Crabtree
Dayton
Littlepage Hostesses Lead St Monica’s Guild Event
Samuel Littlepage of English Court acted as hostess for St Monica’s Guild at Christ Church Episcopal Tuesday evening. Mrs James Pugh chaired the event appointing committees for cleanup social activities and Christian social relations. 16 attendees, including guest Mrs Rush Krodel, enjoyed refreshments.
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Samuel Littlepage
Engish Court
St. Monica's Guild of
Christ Church Episco
James Pugh
John V
James Shadeeee
Carroll Casto
George Heater
Schroeter
Rush Krodel
Kanawha Clinic Notes Report Newborns and Discharges
Kanawha Clinic notes list new births in Afton and Point Pleasant. Admitted patient Wesley Jones in Henderson and surgery for John Cooper in Gilopolis. Dismissals include Mrs Earl Coalgrove and infant at Apple Grove, and relatives Mrs Donald Rhodes at Elwood and Mrs Gary Kapp with daughter at Lincoln.
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Kanawha Clinic
William Camp
Afton
Oden Austin
Point Pleasant
Wesley Jones
Henderson
Sural
John Cooper
Gilipolis
Surgi
Earl Coalgrove
Apple Grove
Donald Rhodes
Elwood
Gary Kapp
Lincoln
Marmion Jr and Brewer Secure Marriage License
Charles Marmion HU Jr 21 of Apple Grove and Stella Marie Brewer 16 of Camp Conley obtain a marriage license. He is son of Charles Marrion and Nellie May Wilson Hill. she is daughter of Howard S. and Thelma Irene Brewer.
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Charles Marmion Hu, Jr
Apple Grove
Stella Marie Brewer
Camp Conley
Charles Marrion
Nellie May Wilson Hill
Howard S
Thelma Irene Brewer
Gallipolis Churches and Services Update
A listing of church names and schedules across Gallipolis detailing service times, Sunday schools, worships, prayer meetings, and youth programs for First Church of God, Galvary Baptist at Rio Grande, Simpson Chapel Methodist, First Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Paint Creek Baptist, and others with pastors and contact notes.
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S Louie Catnote
Jamet Adolph Golubieski
Osthme Wonesny
Peart Elliott
Evangellite
Nasarone TM Nev
Vernon ‘C. Shaler
Sunior Church
First Presbyterian
Linson H. Stebbins
Assembly of God
Robert Howard
Paint Creek Baptist
Sledstone
Latham
Sunda School
First Baptist
Willam’ Howard Green
Thomas Bunyan
Garfield Avenue
I Christ
Glenn ‘M_ Graham
Minier
Pam
Henderson Church of Christ
Southeast Regional
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Methodist
M. Niswander
Minister Church|& Co
A.D. ‘Lusk
Juni Lor High Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wesley-weds
Grace Choir
Pleasant Churches Calendar of Services and Clergy
A dense roster lists numerous churches in the Pt Pleasant area with their pastors, service times, and programs. It names New Haven, Hartford, Zion, Trinity and others, detailing Sunday schools, worship, youth activities, midweek services, and pulpit leaders across multiple charges and venues.
Roanoke and Gallipolis residents fined on highway charge
Mackiniko Gallipolis Roanoke Fla and Chiti guide were fined five dollars and costs by Rio Grande Mayor Northup on a state highway patrol charge of overlength house trailer. Walters Gaspele posted bond and will appear Monday in Gallipolis Municipal Court on a charge that he passed over the doubt yellowing.
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Gallipolis
Mackiniko
Roanoke
Fla
Chitliquide
Rio Grande
George S. Northup
William L. Walters
Gaspelle
SIS
Gallipolis Muni i
Birth announcement for Brenda Faye in Sheltering Arms Hospital
A daughter named Brenda Faye was born October 8 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dowler Chauncey. The Dowler family already has a daughter, Lucinda, aged eight.
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Brenda Faye
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Slisher
Gallia County Urges More Classrooms for Kids
A Gallipolis community meeting in the Washington school cafeteria addressed a critical need for more classrooms in Gallia County. Erskine speakers from civic groups and schools discussed funding, building conditions, and the role of churches and homes in education while urging actions toward a county unit system and sustained public engagement.
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Gallirolis
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Washington School
Murder Charged to Ruth Schuldt First-Degree Allegation Shocks City Jail Critique
Gallia County Grand Jury returns 17 indictments against 15 people in Gallipolis. Ruth Schuldt faces first-degree murder for the killing of her husband. Several defendants charged with grand larceny, grand jury exonerates ten, and two indictments remain secret. The panel also criticizes the municipal jail as unfit for human occupancy while noting an animal shelter as a better facility.
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Ruth Schuldt
Gallipolis
Gallia, County
Galliplis
West Writesel
Robert Howie
Charles €. Sowards
Franklin Wright
Gallipo
Chauncey School News Highlights Rural Radio and Tests
Chauncey schools report new electrical outlets under the ration program enabling more moving pictures and films in classrooms. Two boys per class train to operate the rejectors while four PHA girls from Mrs Jackson's class presented a radio program on Chemistry at Home. District pupils statewide took mental maturity tests as part of county wide efforts. Darst attended the late superintendent meeting in Columbus on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Gallia County
Harland Martin
Donald. D
Gorell
Porter
Columbus
Edwin E. Hise
B. Lewis Jones
Jones
Kgger Creek
Eugenia Gardner
Ohio
widner_ sted
John’ Heiskell
Gallia County Farm Bureau Co- Op
Chauncey
Mra Jackson
Prostram
Parceteseclens Darst
Teeting
Legion Hall Dance Open to Post 23 Members and Guests
Legion Hall hosts an October 29 dance at 8 pm for full Post 23 Legionnaires and each may bring one guest. Admission requires a Legion can and entry rules apply to all attendees.
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Legion Hall
Legionnaires
Legion Cand
River traffic at Gallipolis and upbound listings by boats
The Ohio River gauge at Montgomery Pa and Chambersburg showed levels around three to three and a half feet. Numerous boats and barges with mixed cargoes reported times and loads at Gallipolis and upstream locations, including Criss, Libe rty, Atlas, Boggs, Semet, Thomp son, and other vessels with varying drafts and schedules through the day.
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Gallipolls
Riversong
William Penn
Bill Stump
Thompson
Gallipolis
Island Creek
Linn Smith
Crane
Advance
Helena
Castle
Derick
Solvay
Maramet i
Dgram
Winfield
Shearer
Sohio State
Olcott
Jefferson
Reba Jane
Jean Marie
Ohio River
Montgomery
Chambersburg
Kanawha Falls
Gallipolis Garden Club Meets for Craft and Civic Plans
Gallipolis Garden Club opened Thursday evening with Mrs George Ely hosting assisted by Mrs John Allison. President Mrs Paul Haskins presided as slides from Fairfield County Garden Club flower show were shown by Mrs Robert Sechrist. Civic plans include urns on Vine St bridge and a bench for Public Square.
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Vine St. Bridge
Kenneth Frazer
Ways and Means
Harland T. Martin
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Dayton
Robert Caldwell
Gomer Philips
Frazer
Marietta
Washington School
Escaped Man Is Caught After Hid in Residence
Charles Fred Nibert age 21 who escaped last July while intoxicated was recaptured last night by State Police and county deputies at a local residence. He broke from City Policeman Walter Lice during the arrest attempt and said he had been working on the river since his escape.
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Pouxf -Pleasant
Charles Fred Nibert
Eust
Nibert
Walter Lice
DAV Chapter To Hear Report of Meeting
Mason County DAV Chapter 27 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Mason’s Methodist church pavements. Charleston veteran W. Pancake will report on the recent meeting. Adjutant Bruio Devet notes the 1955-56 fiscal year ends with a membership of 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AASON
Mason County
DAV
Methodist
C. Mason
Charleston
State Department
W.m.pancake
En Reuter
Sgr
Bruio Devet
Twelve Children Examined At Well-Baby Clinic
Twelve children were examined yesterday at the well-baby clinic sponsored by the Junior Women's Club and held at the Mason County Health Department. Pediatrician Dr Norman Goldstein of Holzer Hospital staff examined the children, assisted by county nurse Dorothy Watkins. Junior Women's Club assistants included Mrs Joseph Antel, Mrs Sathley Epling and Mrs J S Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Junior Women's Club
Mason County Health Department
Noreman Goldstein
Holzer Hospital
Dorothy Watkins
Junior Women’s Club
Joseph Antel
Sathley Epling
J. 5. Lloyd
Divorce Filed by Emery Starling Against Ethel Starling
Emery Starling filed for divorce from Ethel Starling in circuit court on grounds of desertion. The couple wed March 12 1949 in Pike County. No children are involved in the proceeding.
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Point Pleasant
Emery Starling
Ethel Starling
Pike County
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