Building of Mason County Railroad Bridge Moves Ahead
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co has taken a further step in securing the right of way for a new bridge across the Kanawha at the Anawha River between Point Pleasant and Henderson. A real estate option for a 0.18 acre tract in Elimpsica Sub-Division, with a residence, has been accepted, allowing possession within 15 days, by October 27 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Baltimore and Ohio H Railroad Company
Anawha
Henderson
Kanawha
Rupert L. Kayser
Mary McDaniel
First St
A. E. Kummer
Baltimore and Kia
Elimpsica
Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary in Grandview
Mrs. J W Franklin of Covington Ky encloses a Grove City paper noting the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J C Murray. The couple wed 50 years ago in Point Pleasant W Va and held a reception at 927 Oxley road Grandview hosted by their daughter Mrs A B Lattimer. They have three sons, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They reside with Ernest Hysell and wife at 87 East Park Street. Murray formerly worked as a Baltimore and Ohio conductor and is retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J. Wil Franklin
Covington
Grove City
A. B. Lattimer
Oxley Road
Grandview
J. W Franklin
W.va
Baltimore and Ohio
Pleasant Point Personal Notes On Locals And Visitors
Pt Pleasant notes show Sgt Ross Spencer visiting his parents before returning to Cincinnati to resume work with Columbia Pictures. He recently earned the Honorable Conduct Medal and Purple Heart after 14 months in Europe. Other items include moves, visits in Charleston, and town residents attending events or recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Spencer
Sgt
Ross Spencer
Charleston
Cincinnati
Columbia Pictures
Spencer
States
Europé
Paul S. Thomas
P. T. Burdette
Ohio River Road
Proctor
Seventh and
Main Sts
Proctors
Wayne Barnette
Inez Barnett
Wayne Ransom
Transom
Barnette
Venon Jones
Jericho Road
Stephen Noble
William Meade
William Lewis
Dale Casto
F. L. Johnson
Viand St
Johnson
Leota Kelley
U. S
Wheeling
New Patients at Gallipolis Hospital
Holzer Hospital reports several newborns and new patients. Mothers listed include Fern Henry Oak Hill with a son born Saturday, David Bates Pt. Pleasant with a son born Saturday, John Clendinen Pt. Pleasant with a son born Sunday, Harold Waddell Neshun with a son born Sunday. New patients include Walter Zieger Jelliston medical, Doris Casey 15 daughter of John Casey surgery, Emma Burford Rutland medical, David Farrar Jackson R.1 surgery, Newell Rhodes 9 80N for race Rhodes seen for initial, Ray Ida Thomas White Tid. O. surgery eight eighth son of Roy White as old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson R. 1
Newell K. Rhodes
Rorace Rhodes
Ray Idahomas White
Roy White
West Columbia Mine Closed Monday Amid Labor Tensions
West Columbia mine shutdown announced for Monday as West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co miners, about 100 workers, are reported to be union members. A company representative declined comment while other Waggeener Dig mines continued production. federal orders reportedly pause shipments from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Viet Kasant
Transompe
West Columbi
Waggeener Dig
West Virginia Coal and Transportation Company
Washington
Thomas Is Named To State Post
Thomas Is Named To State Post as ant attorney general of West Virginia under Attorney General Ira Partlow. He was elected to the office in 1942 after enlisting in the Army Air Corps and had served as assistant to Partlow during his military absence. He had been regularly elected again in 1944, and now returns to office under political changes. A note mentions attendance at a West Virginia Baptist convention in Williamsport with Gov Meadows expected to speak. The report also notes two arrests in Mason County, Don Spangier and Oren Thomas, for forgery, jailed in the Mason County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jamen Nay Thomas
Ant
West Virginia
Ira
Partlow
Thomas
Army Air Cor
C. G. Billups
Rist
Williams Son
Gov. Meadows
Don Spangier
Soeal
Oren Thomas
Route 1
Leon
Harry Jo. Coyner
Mason County
Ernest Hes
Death of Grandson Reported in Gallipolis Notice
Mrs E D Hughes received word that her two year old grandson Larry Hughes died Saturday in Syracuse New York. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Rupert Hughes and is survived by his parents a sister Virginia Dean and a brother Danny. The grandmother attended the funeral in Syracuse on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. D
Hughes
Larry Hughes
Syracuse
N.Y
Larry
Rupert Hughes
Virginia Dean
Danny
John Lute
Charleston
Lute
Navy
Lutz
John E. Halliday
Paul Myers
Camp Butner
Durham
N.C
E. E. Myers
Rio Grande
A. E. Merriman
Albert
Cincinnati
Florence Kerr
Oxford
Ohio
Miami University
Kerr
U. S. Navy
Lowell Kemper
W. J. Jackson
Ita
Manila
Roy Thompson
Buffalo
New York
Lester Thompson
Carroll Grimm
Battle Creek
Mich
Truck Recovered From River Near Kenderson
Henry Beard of Marion Ohio traveled to Mason County to recover a 1340 Ford truck found Sunday partly submerged in the Wanawha at the Main Street Wharf leading to Kenderson. Sheriff Hesson said the truck was only slightly damaged and Henry Butcher was the driver, who said he loaded a coal ton near a mine. the truck disappeared from its near mine site and its current whereabouts are unknown. The vehicle was pulled from the river Monday evening by crew from Mason County Sclipboard Company and taken to the garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beard
Marion, O
Wanawha
Kenderson
Sherius
Hesson
Beard
Henry Butcher
Mason County Atley
Dallwood
Butcher
Sherries
Mason County
Fiat Repairs
Theft of Bicycles and Car Reported in Gallipolis
Chief of Police Chester Leaper reports the weekend theft of two bicycles and a blue Chevrolet sedan. Garland Gill jingham’s bike disappeared Saturday afternoon, seen toward Pine Street and the stockyards. Johnny Fife’s bicycle was taken from in front of a theater. R W Stolkings, on Third Ave, reported the blue Chevrolet sedan theft Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chester Leaper
Garland Gilljingham
Pine St
Johnny Fife
R. W. Stolkings
Vinton Raute
Third Ave
Grand Jury Impaneled for September Term in Gallia
GALLIPOLIS The grand jury for September term of court was impaneled Monday morning. Judge Lewis C. Warden instructed the group and named Loren L. Stone foreman. Regular veniremen include Byvin Haner Guldin Lord George Myjers C. W. Thornton Ruth Mack Ella Deed Ray Beaver and talesman Odessa Rinehart William C. Safford Mrs. Alice Wolfe Marjorie Anne Gates Margaret McCormick Rev Theodore Valenti Ivy Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lewis C. Warden
Loren L. Stone
Area Meeting of Clubs Held Here
Gallipolis hosts the district meeting of the Business and Professional Women Clubs of District no. 2 of the Ohio Federation. About one hundred attend the Sunday meeting and dinner at the Lafayette Hotel. State officers present include President Miss Christine Van Garden of Columbus and first vice president Miss Lucille Provo of Cleveland with other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Business and Professional Womens Clubs
Ohio Federation
Lafayette Hotel
Christine van Garden
Columbus
Lucille Provo
Cleveland
Jeannette Haxes
Ethel Young
Mary Quinn
Gallia Man Held to Grand Jury after Preliminary Hearing
Gallia County case discusses George Casey bound over to the grand jury on a grand larceny charge after a Monday preliminary hearing. Casey was transported from Steubenville to Gallia jail following a report of money missing from Wylie White, Casey’s brother in law. Several others remained in the Gallia jail over the weekend for intoxication, motor vehicle, and assault related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Casey
Grand Jury
Mort Dickey
Hargid Wood
Steubenville
Casey
Gallia County
Cunningham
Hatfield
Jin
White
Point Pleasant
Cassey
Sam Flint
James Cremeens
Flint
Grace Taylor
Cremeens
Justice of the Peace
J. H. Shato
Shate
Dewey Wilcox
Wilcox
Green Township
Edna Blazer
Wade Taylor
Shato
Verna Taylor
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personalities Update
Gallipolis social section reports Mrs. Clarence Masters and Mrs. Edwin Higgins hosting a dinner and bridge evening at Lafayette Hotel and Higgins home. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Brown, Miss Eulah Williams, and Mrs. Harris Dpepping. Mrs. Carlos Bradley won the non-players’ favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clarence Masters
Edwin Higgins
Lafayette Hotel
Higgins
Harold Brown
Eulah Williams
Harris
Carlos Bradley
Funeral Rites Held For G. L. West Veteran
Gallipolis reports a military funeral for George Levi West held Tuesday afternoon at 17 o clock in Vinton Baptist Church under American Legion auspices. West died in an accidental hunting incident Saturday after his brothers searched for him. He served 12 months in the European Theater and earned two battle stars. He is survived by his wife Mops Serena Mullins West his mother Ella P. West two stepchildren Lurn May Ball and Genel George Ball and a long list of brothers and sisters including Odbert Diamond W Va Donald Belle W Va Harry Racine W Va Robert and Hugh Rawelsville Miss Memnic Charleston Mrs. Edith Mollohan Charleston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vinton Fest No. 181
American Legion
Vinton Baptist Church
George Levi West
West
Iis
Robert
Hugh
Mops
Serena Mullins West
Ella P. West
Lurn May Ball
Genel
George Ball
Odbert
Diamond
W. Va
Donald
Belle
Harry
Racine
Rawelsville
Memnic
Charleston
Charles Vithor
Sarasota
Edith Mollohan
Paul Wheeler Found Dead in Conneaut Apartment
Paul Wheeler aged 36 was found dead in his Conneaut apartment Sunday afternoon after failing to appear for lunch. Death is attributed to a heart condition linked to his Army discharge. The body was taken to Gallipolis for arrangements before burial in Conneaut. He is survived by his mother Mrs Carlie Wheeler and his brother Frank Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Connesut
Frank Wheelier
Paul Wheeler
OHE
Gallipatis
Conneaut
Mr. Wheeler
Frank Wheeler
Carlie Wheel
Wheeller
Land
Thoure
Winners in Stock Sale Announced at Gallia County Fair
Jacek Russell of Gallipolis won the annual club stock sale at the Ghia Valley Stockyard with a 13 month old 915 pound Hereford steer sold to Evans Packing Company for 22 12 cents per pound. Second went to Melvin Irwin with steer sold to Wetzel Packing for 22 cents. Third was Macky Lakin sold to Evans Packing for 17 3 4 cents and so on with several buyers from Evans and Wetzel Packing Companies. Judge Lee presided over the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jacek Russell
Melvin [Irwin
Garners Ford
Wetzel Packing Company
Macky Lakin
Fairfield
Evans Packing Company
Donnie Morris
Harrisburg
Evans Packing Co
Emmet Carter
Miller
Jack Russell
U Lee
Ecantart
Rio Grande Plans Home-Coming Events and Football Threat
Rio Grande College organizes the largest home-coming crowd in recent history for Saturday October 20. A 10 a.m. meet and 11 a.m. judging of decoratings lead to a 2:50 p.m. pep rally and the queen presentation to football captains Roy Deeters at Joppa M Church. Blanchard Hardgrove and Homer Burton return to play, with a victory anticipated. A student council run reception follows at 8 p.m.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Reedsville
Joppa M
J/E. Church
Roy Deeters
West Virginia Tech
Blanchard Hardgrove
Homer Burton
Montgomery
Predicts Even Worse Strikes in Future
Rupert L Kayney a local real estate agent has qualified as an expert on industrial relations. He published on Sept 1 a warning that Americas most violent strike era lies ahead. He predicts the present struggle will intensify and says conditions could resemble post World War I inflation and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rupert L.kayney
Amer_ica
Kayser
Labor Aituation
Woman's Auxiliary To Meet Wednesday At Presbyterian Church
Mrs George Sprenger announces a Wednesday 2:30 PM meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. I G Wolden leads devotionals and Rev Monroe Bush Jr will review These Moving Times. Circle Three will serve refreshments. Menacing weather cancels not involved here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George Sprenger
Home Mission
Presbyterian Church
I. G. Wolden
Monroe Bush, Jr
Peter H. Steenbergen
Marshfield News Briefs from New Marshfield
Local notes report sorority luncheon attendance in Mariette for Delta Kappa Gamma at Betsey Mills Club. Discharged service members include Ransdall Russell and others. Birth of daughter Helen Marie to Blaine and wife. Various residents mentioned as visiting, working, or ill with minor social updates across Athens and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Orphan Dinsmoore
Gladys Hoon
Jessie Doolittle
Margaret Bridge
Mary Herron
Mariette
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Betsey Mills Club
Ransdall Russell
Jack Sickels
Thomas Llewellyn
Robert Hawk
Billy Llewellyn
Wesley Rice
Neil Dodge
Conrad Collins
Blaine Hunter
Helen Marie
Gladys Beverage
Athens
William Carter J
J. A. Bridge
Gassaway
W. Va
W. L. Bridge
Columbus
Toledo
Hannah Clutter
John Smyth
Ruth Haught
Defiance
Macie Haught
Clyde Whitlatch
Charles Phillips
Sheltering Arms Hospital
E. L. Wilson
Myrtle Stiles
Athens State Hospital
Ed E. Hawk
Janet Russell
Lon Hawk
Emerson Collins
Unclear fragment hints at product guarantee at drugstore
Fragmentary text mentions a pyramid location and a money back guarantee on a drugstore product. It reads like a damaged advert about a scent or cream with protection against chafing and a 90 day or 0c offer, but many words are garbled and the core meaning is uncertain.
Wilkesville Officers Installed at Auxiliary Hall
Wilkesville notes report installation of officers led by President Dorothy Hartley and officers including Sarah Rife Elva Gray Vera Wiseman Erma Newson and Lizzie Wells. Returned service members include Sgt Milford Long Elmo Rollins Elmer Shannon Wayne Ogdin and Lt Ruth Humphrey. Local visits and social events plus a Pythian Sisters benefit party are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Dorothy Hartley
Sarah Rife
Elva Gray
Vera Wiseman
Erma Newson
Luella ‘Bowen
Eugen Morris
Lizzie Wells
Milford Long
Elmo Rollins
Elmer Shannon
Wayne Ogdin
Ruth Humphrey
Wellston
R. H. Woltz
Woltz
Lizzie Miller
Marion
James McCormick
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Athens Messenger
Mason County Railroad
West Columbia
State Post
Gallia
Hershel, Jeffers
Glenwood
Keno Keno
William Scott
Grayton
Bible College
Keno Christian Church
Berlin
Gallipolis Social Notes
G. L. West
Paul Weaver
Woman’s Auxiliary
Fleasant
Hoyt Jiiden
Dailey Brothers Circus
George Kershaw
Mary Foster
Holzer Hospital
Adelle
Marshfield
W. H. Sheets
W. H.sheets
First Avenue
Mary Clark Sheets
Mercgryilte
Iain Srong
Dean
Asia Fins
Oakley Oakley Insurance
Nelsonye
Wilkesville News
Colusa Natural
Psorlaais
Colusa
Colorado
Dr. O. We
J. T
Michigan
W. Doble
Athens Pharmacy
Is & Court m
POU New Freedom Gas Kitchen
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