Miss Polly Filson Bride Slots Inquiry Suggested
POINT PLEASANT The article notes a September term of circuit court convened Tuesday with a grand jury chosen by Judge Miller. Foreman Christie Bletner and members listed. Prosecutor J G F Johnson said indictments unlikely before Thursday. Judge Miller urged careful investigation into sot machines and cautioned against pre identifying guilt. Two divorce decrees granted Belva Proffitt v Howard Proffitt and Myrtle Hesson v Leslie Hesson. Commissioner's duties included accounting in St Denny case. Wayne Kincade suit dismissed. sale of real estate in Finley and Ferron Creek areas ordered.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Polly Filson
Carl T. Adkins
Mason Grand " Jeveres
Miller
J. G. F. Johnson
Christie Bletner
Mason City
Clyde Ad ‘Ams
W. A. Barker
Okey Arring
Jone Paul RiCoy
Harry Miller, Jr
Arnold Watterson
Frva Hunter
Higging
DeWitt
Belva Mae Proffitt
Howard L. Proffitt
Myrtie Greenway Hesson
Leslie K. Hesson
George G. Somerville
St. Denny
William Roberts
Wayne Kincade
John Neville
O. J. Howard
Marjorie
Wyatt Riffle
William H. Bardin
Finley and
Ferron
Means
Matilda Tenkins
Pleasant social notes recount large family gatherings
Descendants of John Siton and Sally Elizabeth Sullivan of Leon hosted reunions over Labor Day weekend. Attendees included Burdette, Andrews, Strewn, and Wallace families from Point Pleasant and nearby towns. Events featured a Sunday gathering at O. K. Burdette’s home, a Monday luncheon, and a birthday party for Lillian Graham with family present.
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John Siton
Sally Elizabeth Sullivan Burdette
Leon
O. K
Stuart
Wallace ‘Burdette
Norma
Bess. Sullivan
Ke Burdette
Stuart Burdette
George Andrews
Merling
B. M. Alene
Tom Purfette
Pamela
Lexington
C. R. Kessler
Loutevile
Dudley Burdette
Youngstown
Point Bleasant
Mir
Atte
Josdon
Van
Juart Burdette
Bess J Wallace ‘Burdette
Barbara
Douglas Rouse
Julia
Rx Woodrose Kapp
Sue
Lillian Graham
Homer Graham
Graham
Plymouth
Lune Honoree
Sherman Grimm
Wayne
Dennis
Hill
Ruth
Robert Errett
Ray ‘Crookham
Clyde’ Parsons
Leona
Thomas
Joyce Cassin
Catherine
Cary Beaver
June’ Crookham
Betty Boles
Carolyn Haymat
Alma Priddy
Mary Frances Priddy
Ayne Burdette
Bill Priddy
Homer Church
W. E. Rayburn
Houte
John Keller
Mire
Lillian van Atta
Lima
Bart Thompson
Kirt Rayburn
Edward Weigand
G. K. Burdette
Robert Greenlee
Martina
Anna Rayburn
Bids On River Street Houses For Wall Fortifications
Bids were received Tuesday afternoon by the city for several River Street houses needed for floodwall construction. Appraisers Woodard and Robert J Heslop must approve bids. additional bids were to follow. Auctioneer John Mc Neill handled the process with bids reported for specific properties including the Roush and Burris residences.
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Point
River Street
Woodard
Robert J Heslop
John McNeill
Chester A. Roush
Roush
Gunn
School Board Meeting Conducted by District Officials
District officials met for a Monday night session at Washington school. The agenda included routine business, with teachers and administrative staff in attendance. The meeting covered standard operational items and routine administrative actions.
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Salliulis
Galipollistrict
North Point Pleasant School Board Hears Ousting Debate
Patrons and teachers spoke at the boards Monday session on behalf of principal Frank Pat ie, aiming to oust him. Friday night’s meeting opened the case. transcripts by court reporter Dana Bradshaw will guide future board decision. Superintendent FergusNon returns to Point Pleasant. Agnes Beaver ends Ohio revival tour and plans to attend school this winter.
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North Point Pleasant
Board ‘of Education
Frank Patiie
Dana” Bradshaw
Fergus Non
Point
Pleasant Agnes Beaver
Leon
Ohio
Fire Chief Resigns After Four Years Of Service
Clifton and Parkersburg area notes report Vernon R. Miller, longtime Volunteer Fire Department chief and 22 year member, resigning due to conflicts with his work as a machine maintenance man starting a shift with Hoffman. The piece also mentions property sales in the State and Park theaters and various local social updates including visits among residents in Clifton and nearby towns.
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Point Pleasant
Vernon R. Miller
Fire Department
Hoffman
Roy Jackson
Byron van Meter
Harry, Cartwright
McDonald
Ohio
Wiliam
Don
Duane
Po” Miller
Josephine Knapp
David
Derryer
Pebcona
Parkeraburs
Floyd Gibbs
Toledo
Harry Johnson
A. Tolliver
Orville
Tony
Fannie Blake
Frank Harris, Jr
Mason
Mina "Harris
Everett Dudding
Nitro
St Josepha Hospital
Parkersburg
Bill Williams
Henry Stewart
Bradbury
Mme
Charte Varian
Dorothy van Meter Clifton
Mrs. Lloyd
Discharged names appear in Holzer Hospital notes list
A garbled OCR fragment from Holzer Hospital notes lists multiple patients and relatives including Teresa Gabrelley Jack Hanley St Albans eonara Tipton Mt stering O Mex Harry Tipton Midler Leon Harmon Sherry Johmadn Elmer Pie Kanauge ten Rant Rainier Jackson Sohn F Leaper Tommy Jenkins Sackson Meni Re Haptens bans Cart Rider Wellston Ollie Hindy Middleport Mrs Charles Chinn Rio Grande St AL Discharged Elza Williams Charles W Mc Coy Mrs Ollie Hinds Tommy Jenkins Sherry Johnson Mrs Tack Hanley Peggy Jo Brovies Mrs George White and son Mrs Lew Drake and daughter Miss Dean Dickens Miss Louise Roach and Mrs John Frazier L
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Greta Novoins
Pittsburgh
Frances Clark
Henderson
John Fielder
Ripley Road
Holzer Hospital
J. D. McCallister
Clarksburg
Dewey Kay
Bellemende
Emroy Proffitt
Main St
Harry’ Greenighter Patty
Columbus
Buckalew
Dickens
Roy Buckalew
Leon
Dean Dickens
Sire Louis Karschnick
Shore St
Chicago
Herbert Songer
Athens
Flyer Songer
Harry Davis
William Davis
Robert Willis
Kitty
Jefferson Ave
Eugene, Hanes
Karen
Victory Heights
Willis
Clifton Gitbs
Spruce Pine
N.C
J. H. Costen
Suffolk
Robert Phaup
Carroll
Hampton Va
George Watord
New London
W. B. Hysell
Elyria
Sherwood Costen
Ohio River Road
Wyatt Mattox
Carolyn
Homer Mattox
Jefferson Blvd
W. O. Fisher
Lincoln Ave
Lave
Sylvan Fisher
Beckley
Herbert Craig
Charleston
G. C. Hite
W. C.nethergall
Tommy
Mayes
Maurey
Maurce
Sonja
Tom Stone
Airs
Emroy Monroe
Cheryl
Burdette
Arthur Lowe
Okonoko
W. Va
Monroe
Eonara Tipton
Mt. Stering
O. Mex
Harry Tipton
Midalepor
Midler
Leon Harmon
W.V. Sherry Johmadn
Elmer Pie
Kanauge
Elza Williams
Charles W. Mc.Coy
Ollie ‘Hinds
Tommy 3
Jenkins
Sherry Johnson
Tack ¢ Hanley
Peggy Jo Brovies
George’ White
Lew Drake
Louise Roach
John Frazier
Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant and Clifton
Marriage licenses issued to Jack Allinder Buxton and Mary Ann Berkley of Point Pleasant and to Robert William Van Meter and Ada Frances Van Meter of Clifton.
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Point Pleasant Marria
Jack Allinder "Buxton
Mary Ann Berkley
Point, Pleasant
Robert William van Meter
Ada Frances van Meter
Cilfton
Europe Aid Difficulties Outlined at Rotary Meeting
Colonel Metzger outlined Europe aid challenges noting misdirected funds and the need to study each nation separately. He cited language divides in Germany and political weakness in France, calling for stronger leadership to revive production and economy. Dr Ely joined as a member and Tom Agee was proposed for membership amid plans for an international fair.
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Wallirunis
Ralph Metzger
Jackson
Rotary
Olu
Marshall
Tol
Farm Wand Coal
Europe
Metzger
Berlin
Meterer
France
Belgium
Denmark
Luxembourg
Norway
Germany
England
State Department
Sian
George Ely
Paul Foster
Tom Agee
Fiarois Campbell
LA. Donnally
Police Radio Operator Resigns at Gallipolis POLIS Creighton
A police radio operator in Gallipolis POLIS Creighton resigns to return to Wesleyal University. He plans about a week of vacation before resuming college as a junior studying instrumental music.
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Gallipolis Polis
Creighton
Police Radio
Patcher
Wesleyal University
Ghirist
Divorce Filed in Washington Common Pleas Court
Laura Montgomery and the couple divorce case filed in Washington D C common pleas court. The parties are listed with two children aged two and zee, with details about custody and support pending.
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Ginla
Laura Montgomery
Washington, D.C
Siren
Zee
Contempt of Court Charged to Two Men in Gallipolis
Gallia County sheriff's office served citations for contempt of court on Charles Franklin Williams and Don Neal Ralph Hall of Point Pleasant. Williams and Hall were fined 25 dollars plus costs by Justice Maurice Grover for carrying concealed wear.
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Gallipolis
Charles Franklin Williams
Don Neal
Ralph Hall
Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
Maurice Grover
Four Bonds Forfeited For Intoxication Charges
Four individuals forfeited $15 bonds after arrest on intoxication charges in municipal court Tuesday. The list includes Charles Rooten Georgie Cook Charles Sutshaw Dexter Deckard Gene Day Bladen Hubert Van Meter Widdieport Chris Anderson Russell Filling Jr Raymond Little Vernie Neal Layanie Neal and others were fined varying amounts for intoxication and disorderly conduct with costs.
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Samuuirii
Charles Rooten
Georgie Cook
City
Charles Sutshaw
Dexter Deckard
Vine
Gene Day
Bladen
Hubert van Meter
Widdieport
Chris Anderson
Russell Filling Jr
Crown City
River Traffic Signals At Gallipolis River Trades
Gallipolis river activity reports list boats moving up and down the Kanawha and nearby waters. Vessels including Sekay, George N T, Coombs, Jefferson, Aztec, Atlas, Neville, and Ernestine are cited with up or down positions and times ranging from early morning to mid afternoon. Locations include Winfield Huntington and nearby districts, with several boats noted on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers.
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Kanawha
George NT
Winfield
Coombs
Jefferson
Auntington
Aztec
Castle
Virginia
F Cewis
Atlas
Pam
Neville
Suisiana
Chris Fown
Ernestine
Pete
Nea
Forgery Defendant Released on Bond in Gallipolis
Ray Rubenstant was released on a $100 bond by Judge Robert M. Betz after being bound over to the grand jury in common pleas court. He faces charges of forgery and restitution on checks involved.
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Gallipolis
Ray Rubenstant
Tudget Robert M. Betz
Common Pleas Court
Grand
Enrollment At Schools Off Slightly in Gallipolis District
Official figures from E. E. Higgins show Gallia County schools dipping from 1521 in 1948 to 1515 on the first day of this year. Gallia Academy High School fell from 471 to 447. Lincoln School rose from 79 to 90. Washington School added one pupil to 871. East Gallipolis slipped from 45 to 53 at Kanatga.
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Vallipoles
Sligar
Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
Gallia Academy High School
Lincoln School
Washington School
East Gallipolis
Kanatga
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