Medals For Heroism In Vietnam Presented To Officer's Widow
Mrs. James F. O'Laughlin of Pomeroy Route 3 received posthumous heroism medals for her husband 1st Lt. James O'Laughlin. The awards included the Silver Star and Bronze Star among others, given at her parents home in Athens with Major Stanley White presenting. O'Laughlin, a Dayton native, died in Vietnam March 2. The ceremony honored his sacrifice and supported his two year old son, Robert Sean.
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Pomeroy
James F. O’laughlin
Pamela Hobstetter
Pomeroy Route 3
James O’laughlin
George Hobstetter
O’laughlin
Dayton
Ohio
Vietnam
Robert Sean
Stanley White
Ft. Meade
Athens
Francis J. O’laughlin
Pamela O’laughlin
Bette Jean Hobstetter
Bertha Hobstetter
Edison Hobstetter
Richard Chambers
Eric Chambers
Virgie Hobstetter
Eldon Gaul
Gay Clay
Thomas Lind
Eddie Hoeflich
Jeff Werry
Larry Wiles
Robert Hoeflich
Gloria Cross
Major
Four Injured In Weekend Syracuse Crash On Route 124
Four persons were hospitalized after a Sunday 2 a.m. Route 124 crash in Syracuse. Gary Wade Rupe 21 of Portland drove east, lost control, hit signs and trees. Passengers Henry Walker Mike Walker 17 and James Walker 15 all from Portland suffered various injuries. Rupe was charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Syracuse
Gary Wade Rupe
Portland
Rupe
Henry Walker
Mike Walker
James Walker
Veterans Memorial Hospital
3 Persons Hospitalized In Gallipolis
Gallipolis three people were admitted to Holzer Medical Center for injuries. David M. Long, 22, from Wellston, suffered mouth and left eye lacerations. Jeannette D. Hill, 16, Racine, broke her right ankle after the car she rode in left the road and hit a tree on State Route 143 near Port Middle. Mary L. Gilliland, 94, of Chillicothe, fractured a leg after slipping in her bedroom.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Medical Center
David M. Long
Wellston
Jeannette D. Hill
Dallas V. Hill
Racine
Middleport
Mary L. Gilliland
Chillicothe
Portland Home Makers Club Sees Training Near October Meeting
Portland Home Makers Club wraps up a Thursday session assigning members to attend October and November Leader Training Meetings in Pomeroy. Mrs. Donald Johnson presented Meigs County surveys, aided by literature from Charles Blakeslee, with plans for the November meeting at Mrs. Opal Diddle's home.
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Portland
Donald Johnson
Portland Homemaker's Club
Pomeroy
Johnson
Meigs County
Charles Blakeslee
Opal Diddle
Barnhart couple welcome a son at Holzer Hospital
In Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Charles W Barnhart are credited with a newborn son. The hospital lists admissions including David M Long and several others while discharges note many patients leaving the facility. Racine residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Webb return from Cincinnati after Mrs Webb completes duties as Deputy Grand Matron of District 25 with Agnes Wolfe succeeding her.
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Racine
Ralph Webb
Cincinnati
Eastern Star Grand
Webb
District 25
Agnes Wolfe
Minear
Guysville
Ralph Locklin
San Antonio
Tex
Bernard Withrow
Locklin
Withrows
Denver Withrow
Jack Smith
Watoga Park
W. Va
Two Honored By Class At Church
RACINE The Rev. Wendell G Stutler and Miss Marcia Karr were honored by the Eagles Class of the As bury United Methodist Church meeting Thursday. Miss Karr opened the gathering and the group sang spirituals before Stutler led a devotional on love. The recording secretary noted 1100 paid to the parsonage fund, contributed by each member weekly since 1965. Karr and Stutler received roses and a class gift. Refreshments were served to 21 guests with hostesses listed.
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Racine
Wendell G. Stutler
Marcia Karr
Eagles
Asbury United Methodist Church
Karr
Stutler
Franklin Rizer
Millard van Meter
Donald Lisle
Dana Winebrenner
Virgil Teaford
Patrol cites crash driver near Gallipolis
Oak Hill youth Walter Lambert Jr., 19, was cited after his pickup struck a bridge rail on Route 218 eight miles south of Route 1. Patrolmen say he lost control on a curve, crossing the highway and ripping guardrail sections loose. Cited for speed in excess of road conditions.
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Gallipolis
Oak Hill
State Highway Patrol
Walter Lambert Jr
Lambert
Alpha Delta Kappa Hears Of State Meet
Alpha Eta Chapter met at Maxine Wingett’s home with Helen Smith leading devotions for Founders Day. Mrs Wingett reported on the state convention of October 4–5. A handbook study on sub-chapter duties was held and plans announced for a Thanksgiving dinner meeting November 19 at Pleasant Point Resort. Miss Rosalie Story attended as a guest. Homer Smith, Mason County Democratic chairman, announced two rallies before the election, Monday at Beale School in Clendennin District and Friday at Mount Flowers School in Cologne District. Refreshments to be served.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Democratic Women’s Organization
Pomeroy
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Alpha Delta Kappa
Maxine Wingett
Helen Smith
Wingett
Pleasant Point
Rosalie Story
Homer Smith
Mason County
Democratic
3Eale
Gallipolis Ferry
Mount Flowers
Cologne
Beale School
Clendennin
Reedsville News Notes Highlights Social Visits
Reedsville notes Mrs Arthur Davis was a Camden Hospital patient in Parkersburg. Visitors included Harry Foutty of California to his mother Alice Foutty and many local families. Gary Barnhart stationed at Ft Shaw after basic training. wife Reta to join him. Jane Whitehead birthday dinner with family guests. Weekend visits tied to Rome New York and Cleveland areas.
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Reedsville
Arthur Davis
Camden
Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Harry Foutty
California
Foutty
Alice Foutty
Gary Barnhart
Carl Barnhart
Amarella
Tex
Ft Shaw, S. C
Reta
Kite flying as a national pastime in Oriental nations
The practice of kite flying is described as a national pastime in Oriental countries. It was once believed that flying a kite over a house at night kept evil spirits away.
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Summary
Marcus McDaniel Point Pleasant Mrs James Stover Gallipolis Ferry James Stewart Point Pleasant Sherry Smith Point Pleasant Kerry Smith Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Della Rose Point Pleasant John Wiseman Point Pleasant Oliver Casto Arbuckle Danny Mitchell Michael Martin
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Marcus McDaniel
Point Pleasant
James Stover
Gallipolis Ferry
James Stewart
Sherry Smith
Kerry Smith
Della Rose
Point Pleasnt
John Wiseman
Oliver Casto
Arbuckle
Pomeroy Squad Responds To Dottie Bryan Illness
The Pomeroy Emergency Squad was called to Wyllis Hill Sunday at 7 15 pm for Dottie Bryan who was ill in an auto. She was transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
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Pomeroy
Wyllis Hill
Dottie Bryan
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Albany News Notes Social visits span multiple states
Albany summary of society items reports Mrs. Winifred Hooper and others attending a CES Grand Chapter meeting in Cincinnati. Mary Richard joined her relatives in Michigan. James Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox visited grandparents near Snowville, and domestic visits extend to Harrisonville and Bradbury with multiple family members noted across Ohio and West Virginia.
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Albany
Winifred Hooper
Lewis Crow
Richard Crossen
Fred Stuveley
Grand Chapter
CES
Cincinnati
Mary Richard
Hershall Thomas
Michigan
West Virginia
James Wilcox
Indianapolis
Wilcox
Webber Wood
Snowville
Melva Radcliffe
State Street
Frank Tippie
Janet
Devon
Columbus
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James F. Williamson
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Robert E. Allen
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Thomas E. Anderson
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Charles D. Sarrett
Charles E. Beckle
Jeffery M. Dearing
Marvin L. Dearing
Paul D. Dillon
Martha C. Howell
L. Noah Johnson
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Charles KE. Lingerfelt
Debra Kay MacKnight
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Kathy Jo Northup
Ronnie L. Olinger
Elmer Rose
Maud
Amy Phalin
Randy Eugene Rhodes
Kenneth W. Robinson
Dan Rodgers
Charles A. Searles
Kent A. Walker
John M. Williams
John M. Willis
Baby Helman
Webbs
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Mrs. Lyle Balderson
Bess Larkins
Doris Marks
Long Bottom
Jim Caruthers
Becky
Penny
Louisville
William Millard
Canton
Clyde Lawrence
Ernest Whitehead
Jane
Harold Sauer
Mary Ruth
Joy
Bill Meredith
Roger
Beverly
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Warren Pickens
Kay Balderson
Jean and
Juli Whitehead
Frank Bise
Frederick Smith
Rome
N. Y
Earl Humphrey
Len Stone
Cleveland
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Danny Mitchel
Michael Martin
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Catherine Rickey
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John Goodin
Arthur Goodin
Harrisonville
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