Officers and Directors of Mason County Red Cross Elected
The Mason County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected officers and directors for the coming year at its annual meeting in Point Pleasant. CH. Withe r was named chairman, J. C. Pauley vice chair man, Mrs. William H. Bardin recording secretary, and Mrs. Milne Miller treasurer. The board includes Mrs. A B Woodrum, Mrs. R F Bryant, Dr. D W Smith, Dr. E Kulttner, FW Ingraham, T C Caudill, Mrs. Kerry Blain, and Mrs. James Sheran plus others from Ashton and South Side. The session opened with a glee club performance and an address by Earl Titman, recounting Red Cross work in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
American Red Cross
CH. Withe
J. C. Pauley
William H. Bardin
Milne. Miller
A.B. Woodrum
Clift
R. F. Bryant
New Haven
D. W. Smith
Letart
E. ¥. Kult
Homer Martin Diang
Dave Lovine
Earl Titman
Gallon
Middle East
Red Cross
Chairman Withers
Bullet shatters window at Morrison department store
In Paint Pleasant a bullet tore through a mezzanine window of O. J. Morrison department store Saturday near 5 p.m. Shoppers crowded the store as Chief of Police Jividen and Patrolman Yeager investigated. No definite information yet. belief is an accidental shot. Mrs. Howard, a mezzanine manager, stood nearby.
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O. J. Morrison
Jividen
Yeager
Jiiden
Kentucky native George W. Childers dies at 86
George W. Childers aged 86 of Kentucky died Saturday at his son W. B. Childers's home in Gallipolis Dam after a two day illness. He lived with his son ten years and his funeral will be in Irvine, Ky. He was a former merchant. Survived by two sons, two brothers, a sister, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Point Pleasant
George W. Childers
W. B. Childers
Gallipolis Dam
Amnett Funeral Home
Irvine
Childers
Alice Wood
Nich= Yeonville, Ky
Sergeant Carl Dyer Dies in France During War Time
Mrs Kath Jeen Roush Dyer, of Point Pleasant, reports husband Sergeant William Carl Dyer died in France on Sept 11 while with General Patton's Fifth Army. Survived by widow, parents Harry and Emma Dyer, three brothers Maurice Ensign, Nigel, and John, two sisters Mrs Harry Lane and Betty Jo. Also notes Lieut Robert L Bedell lost at sea in Pacific. Bedell was NY native and Army Air Corps member who worked in Charleston prior to service. Brown family connections noted.
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Point Pleasant
Kath
Jeen Roush Dyer
General Chemical Defense Corporation
William Carl Dyer
France
Dyer
Patton
Fifth Army
Harry J. Dyer
New Haven
Ensign Maurice Dyer
Portland
Nigle Dyer
Parkersburg
John Dyer
Harry O. Lane
Betty Jo Dyer
Ron
Camden-Clarke Hospital
John E. Brown
Robert L. Bedell
Army Air Corps
New York City
Bedell
Telephone
Charleston
Brown
John F. Brown
New Guinea
Army
Heslop Zelher wedding ties Point Pleasant ties Hollywood
Mrs Helen S Zelher of 2013 Van Buren St Hollywood married Robert Jarrett Heslop of Point Pleasant West Virginia at First Presbyterian Church Hollywood officiated by Dr Robert Excell Fry. The bride wore red crepe with brown accessories and a grey travel suit. Attendants included twin sister Hilda Pinkston. After a ten day southern trip the couple will reside in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Robert J. Heslop
Miami Herald
Miami
Friends
Hollywood
Fla
Helen S. Zelher
van Buren St
Robert Jarrett Heslop
We Va
First Presbyterian Church
Robert Excell Fry
Hheide
Hilda S. Pinkston
W. W. Riley, Jr
Sally Slater
Pinkston
Firs. Presbyterian Church
Order of the Eastern Star
The
Woman's Club
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Shuffleboard Club
Heslop
Point Pleasant Machine Works, Inc
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Christ Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Moose Club
Chamber of Commerce
Propeller Club
South
Republicans hold weekend meetings across communities
In Pleasants County, Attorney FG. Mygrave spoke to about 100 voters at Henderson Grade School on Friday. Attorney TC. M Intyre of Parkersburg addressed a large crowd at New Haven on Saturday. Judge Lewis H. Miller, also billed, was ill at his Ripley home and did not attend.
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FG. Mygrave
Henderson
TC. Mintyre
Parkersburg
New Haven
Lewis H. Miller
Ripley
Former War Worker Killed in Crash
Friends of Mrs. George FE Orr of Chattanooga Tenn learn her husband Pvt Orr has been killed in a plane crash at Dallas Texas He formerly worked at the ordnance works The Orrs resided in Bradbury Apartments Gallipolis while he worked here Report New Polio Cases Columbus Summit and Shelby counties each have reported one new case of infantile paralysis pushing the year's total in Ohio to 1021 Health Director James F Bauman said Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George FE. Orr
Chattanooga,Tenn
Huband Pvt
Columbus
Summit
Shelby
Ohio
James F. Bauman
Former Mason resident Worthy Dunlavy dies at 69
Worthy Dunlavy of Smithers died after a two week illness including a heart attack and pneumonia. He previously lived in Mason County and worked in Fayette County mercantile business. Surviving children are Burl Dunlavy J W Dunlavy and Mrs Alice Mace. Only local family attendee was nephew James Dunlavy with Mrs Dunlavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Frye
Sterling Dunlavy
Worthy Dunlavy
Smithers
Uday
Dunlavy
Mason County
Fayette County
Burl Dunlavy
Pittsburgh
J. W. Dunlavy
Cannelton
Alice Mace
Detroit
James Dunlavy
Milton
Two Men Arrested for Intoxication Here This Weekend
Clifton resident Clyne Cunningham and Apple Grove resident James Nowlin were arrested by Patrolman Yeager for intoxication. Nowlin was released to the city. Cunningham, who had recently served a short jail term, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail plus a $10 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyne Cunningham
Clifton
James Nowlin
Apple Grove
C £. Yeager
Nowlin
Cunningham
Former Gallia Co School Teacher Dies at Home
Mrs Norah Ecker age 84 died 7 00 Saturday night at daughter Mrs E E Hatfield home after long illness. A lifelong Gallia County resident she taught in local county schools before marriage to Charles L Ecker who died August 1928. Survived by four children Miss Margaret Ecker Col H B Ecker and Mrs Hatfield of Gallipolis Mrs Hazel Hines and four brothers Dr John Stone and others. Grandchildren include Jean Johnnie Ecker Kari Hatfield, a Navy member en route from San Diego. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at George J Wetherholt Funeral Home with Rev Lewis Webber Gishler. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Norah Eeker
E. E. Hatfield
Galliaounty
Ecker
Elijah
Mary Aiddy Stone
Steen
Clark Stone
James Stone
Gallian County
Wilbur
John Stone
Loren Stone
Sury Jean
Johnnie Ecker
Kari Hatfield
United States Navy
San Diego
Calif
George J. Wetherholt
Lewis Weber Gishler
Muncie
Ind
First Presbyterian ’ Church
D. C. Priestley
Harry Dexter
Frank Ghrist
Charles T. Robinson
Edwin McCormick
Ea Judy
Mound Hill Cemetery
Meeting at Reedsville Class House and Local News
REEDSVILLE The Young Fo o were Class of the Reedsville M. 2 Church met at Catherine Wallace home with ten members. Devotionals led by Catherine Wallace. Letters were to Paul and William Childers. Sewing for bazaar. Refreshments served to Doris Barnett Clarabel Barnett Grace Maxine Gladys Lillian Pickens Nin Dessie Rita Petty and Katherine Wallace. Arthur Barr home on furlough from Alabama to visit parents and brothers in Navy Army. Reedsville Sons Bottom Farmers Institute to meet at M E Church Nov 16 with three sessions state speaker Mise Wilson. Frank Shumway and wife returned from Columbus Peoria Lancaster trip. Local visits by Kerwin Eden Reed Ostrander and Land Mrs Edward Watkins and three children Radnor. Sgt Norma I Petty of Tampa spent furlough with parents. Guests at LA Sisson home included Myra Tune Ellen Louise Sisson and Charley Mortis family Parkersburg.
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Reedsville
Foo
M. 2
Catherine Wallace
Nina Deity
Paul
William Childers
Doris
Clarabel Barnett
Grace
Maxin Gladys
Lillian Pickens
Nin Dessie
Rita Petty
Katherine Wallace
Arthur Barr
Alabama
J. R. Barr
Route One
Horace Ix
Navy
Russell
South Pacific
Guam
Lawrence Barton
August Kibble
Marine Corps
Herbert L. Smith
Harrisburg
Columbus
Peoria
Lancaster
Michael. Kerwin
Eden
HE. Kibble
Homer Reed
Ostrander
Mr Land
Edward Watkins
Radnor
Sgt
Norma I. Petty
Tampa
Fin
Belleville
8. S. Petty
Alga
Arthur Mills
Sisson
Myra Tune
Ellen
Louise Sisson
Charley Mortis
Parkershurs
Gallipolis Rally Cancelled Amid Revival in Town
A Gallipolis political rally for Lear tonight was canceled due to a revival in progress. Secretary of State candidate Phil Hill was to speak but will attend the county rally in Surthouse on Saturday Oct 25. Local social notes list residents visiting relatives in Columbus and Huntington, with several attending Ohio State football events and university appearances.
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Point Pleasant
Lear
Phil Hill
Surthouse
Addison home fire destroys Mrs Fisher residence
The Addison home of Mrs Lara Fisher was destroyed by fire Saturday after nearby residents and Melva Shaver Davis fought the blaze with water. The attic fully burned, bucket brigades formed, and authorities note uncertain insurance. Estimates of losses reach up to five thousand dollars with pie auction proceeds aiding the National War Fund via local organizers.
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Gallipolis
Lara Fisher
Addison
R. P. McCarley
Gallia
Fisher County
National
Georgia Burleson
Cheshire Township
Gallipolis — Pvt
Floyd A
T Johnson
Leaper
McCarley
Camp Campbell
USO
National War Fund
Little Kgger
School Open House Kicks Off Parents Week
Washington grade school hosts an opening program this evening to observe Parents Week with handcrafts from pupils across grades on display and motion pictures to follow in their rooms.
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Washington
Gallipolis Blue Devils top Wellston in football tilt
Gallipolis Blue Devils defeated Wellston Golden Rockets 7-6 at Wellston Friday night. After a 6-0 first quarter lead for Wellston and a scoreless second, Gallipolis tied the game in the third when Len nile Thompson ran 22 yards for a touchdown and Homer Burton connected with Leo Valentine for the extra point. Wellston's lone score came in the first quarter on a one yard plunge.
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Blue Devil
Lennile Thompson
Gallipolis
Homer Burton
Leo Valentine
Wellston
Births Reported in Point Pleasant Families
Dr C M McCray reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bird Wolfe of South Side at 6 48 Sunday morning and a son to Mr and Mrs Glenn Fraley of 111 Dennison Street at 6 45 Sunday morning
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Point Pleasant
C. M. McCray
Bird Wolfe
South Side
Returned to Home From Huntington Hospital
Miss Flora Haskett of Point Pleasant, associated with the Point Pleasant Mission, was brought home yesterday by Arnett's ambulance from St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington where she had been a patient for the past three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Flora Haskett
Arnett’s Ambulance
St. Mary's Hospital
Huntington
Funeral for Kathryn Finsterwald Held in Athens
Attendees include Robert Hixson and Chauncey Rus attend the funeral of Kathryn Finsterwald, daughter of Elmer and Mrs. Finsterwald, held Thursday in Athens. Grandmother Mrs Ella England and Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs Friel Brigewater also attended.
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M. Rusby
Robert ‘Hixson
Chauncey
Kathryn Finsterwald
Elmer’ Finsterwald
Naomi England
Athens
Miss Finsterwald
Ella England
Friel Brigewater
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Athens Messenger
Mason County Red Cross Chapter
Vicks VapoRub
Vaporub
Kentucky
Carl Dyer
Anne
Trish
Starr
Constance Moore
Brad Taylor
Charley Grapewin
Jerry Colonna
Paul Whiteman
Louis Armstron
Buck & Bubbles
Bier
Galla
PR An and Schenck
Mit NO
Eens
Buddy Donald Barry A
Terry - Lyne Rober
Buddy Win Serviet
Bugs Bunny and the 3 Bears
C. C. Weissenburger
Oscar Sayre
Martinsville
C. C. Parsons
Bill Parsons
Pocahontas County
Parsons
New York Central
University of Louisville
Charles Green
Grafton
Mervin Chapman
Blanche M. Bartlett
Chareston
Sam Simmons
Kate” Wilson
Gretchen Kenny
Robert Haynes
Holzer Hospital
F. B. Lieving
Health Department
Herman F. Blenner, Jr
Dorse
Wedge of Leon
Shipfitter Bletner
Norfolk
Ean
Mason Is
Gallia Co
Noran Ecker
C. C. Betz
Margaret D. Carter
Mra FF
Darling
Dwight Wetherholt
Daugher Carolyn
Elias Wetherholt
Finley Chevalier
Mill Sheek
Carrie A. Chevaler
George Bryan
Ravenswood
Catherine Filen Jones
Cleveland
W. N. Hayward
Catherine Hayward
Jones
University of Michigan
Otto Carter
Richard
Gilbert Bush
Eulah Williams
Mayme Barrows
Filler
Fuller
Scarsdale
N. Y
Ingerick
Court Street
Norah K. Warden
Clara Belle Motter
Everett Royer
Frances Mink
Clarabelle Thomas
Gallin County
Ohio ‘State University
Robert Maddox
Rodney
Ellis Sibley
Chicago
Pure Oil Magazine
Mra
W. G. Sibley
Legionnaires
San Antonio
Ana Clis
Sporti
Carmen
Sher
Il Saeco
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
C&o
Chesapeake & Ohio Lines
Save Coal
America
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