WCTU Elects New President at Century Convention
In Cleveland the national Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected Herman Stanley of Evanston Illinois as president, the first new leader in 15 years. The 100th anniversary convention ended with a banquet as resolutions urged a .05 blood alcohol standard for presuming drunken driving and removal of tax deductibility for alcohol advertising.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
WCTU
Congress
Herman Stanley
Evanston
Stanley
Indiana
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Fred J. Tooze
Tooze
Roy T. Jarrett
Richmond
Service members receive awards and promotions nationwide
Marine Sgt James E McDonald husband of Linda Conrad of Nelsonville receives the Good Conduct Medal at Vallejo base for three years of exemplary service. Army Sgt William Herbst of Glouster assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany. Sgt Glenn Nelson of Albany promoted at Ft Benning with a long record in rifle marksmanship and a 1953 Albany High School graduate. Capt Daniel Critchfield completes 18 week infantry officer course at Ft Benning. Multiple other soldiers including Pvt Kenneth Golianek, Pvt John R Ruggles, Pvt John Mossman, Spec Robert Dewhurst named Soldier of the Month at Ft Wainwright and others listed with various duties, promotions, and postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McDonald
Linda L. Conrad
Frederick
Nelsonville
Marine Corps
Vallejo
Calif
Robert L. Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
Army
William D. Herbst
William Herbst
Glouster
Glenn E. Nelson
Albany
Ft. Benning
Nelson
Ft. Knox
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Albany High School
Trinity College
Brownsville
Tex
Shirley Burritt
Glenn Jr
Arch Burritt
Daniel D. Critchfield
Nelson J. Critchfield
Stepp House
Point Pleasant
Army Infantry School
Sandra
David L. Heft
SFC
Thomas L. Heft
Warner Ave
Logan
1St Cavalry Division
Ft. Hood
Heft
6Th Field Artillery
Charles L. Bradbury
Comer Bradbury
Cheshire
Adjutant General School
Ft. Benjamin
John R. Ruggles
Raymond Ruggles
Army Engineer School
Ft. Belvoir
John W. Mossman
H. S. Mossman
Gallipolis
Germany
Mossman
1St Armored Division
46Th Infantry
Erlangen
David R. Dewhurst
Letart
W. Va
Ft. Wainwright
Alaska
Dewhurst
472Nd Military Police
Fort
Army S
Robert L. Stover
William E. Stover
Charleston Road
Army Ordnance and School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ruth
Pleasant St
J. C
Larry W. Cottrill
Raymond B. Cottrill
West Hunter St
Sheppard Afb
Cottrill
Air Force Hospital
Lakenheath
England
Logan High School
Drug Ara A Advances Virus Fight at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati leads a 15 unit study on Ara A adenine arabinoside to defend against pox virus diseases. Dr. Calvin C. Linnemann heads tests aiming to uncover viral defense and virus workings with results due in about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Calvin C. Linnemann
Linnemann
Home Destroyed By Fire In Harrisonville
A two story frame home near Harrisonville owned by Drexel Vance burned Saturday morning with fire out of control upon arrival of Rutland firemen. Fire believed to start in the kitchen from wiring causing an estimated $35,000 loss. Weekend quiet in Meigs and Gallia Counties with no accidents reported Monday by the Meigs County Sheriff and Ohio Highway Patrol.
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Harrisonville
Drexel Vance
Rutland
Pomeroy
Meigs County
National Award Presented by Auxiliary at Pomeroy Meeting
Drew Webster received a national scholarship and education award announced at the Pomeroy Legion Hall. Mrs. Robert Couch earned first place in five areas of the local unit’s scholarship efforts. The group adopted a cottage at the Xenia Home for Children of Veterans and outlined gifts and activities. New officers were named for projects and junior groups. Dues increase Oct. 20. UNICEF donation approved. A reception for national commander James Waggonseller was planned for October. Plans for Spirit of 76 observance and other service activities were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion Auxiliary
Pomeroy Legion Hall
Robert Couch
Xenia Home
Frank Powers
Grace Pratt
Harry Davis
Catherine Welsh
Pearl Knapp
Powers
Unicef
James Waggonseller
Lancaster
Ben Neutzling
Marjorie Reuter
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Gary A. Balckhurst
Maryanne Gorrell
Howard St
New Haven
Blackhurst
West Virginia State College
Arthur A. Blackhurst
Bridgeport
Hone
Athens, Ohio
Chillicothe
Athens Mental Health Center
Davis
Pam Powers
Paula Kloes
Peggy Girolami
Cheryl Lewhew
Denise Marshall
Miss Lehew
Lori Wood
Erma Smith
Pratt
George Hackett
Middleport
ETA Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Kathy King
Linda Sauvage
America
Opportunity
Columbia Gas
Columbia
Sseama Gas
Landmark
Athens
Delbert Kasler
Mgr Kurtz
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