Land suits planned to secure right of way for Mason bridge
S. K. Mills of Baltimore connected with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad real estate department arrived to inspect lands needed for a new Kanawha River bridge. Local attorney E. J. Somerville said two additional condemnation suits would be filed against A. L. Neal and others and against George Miller for lands north of the river. Construction would start after right of way is obtained with fills replacing trestles between Union and Henderson Stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
S. K. Mills
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Kanawha River
E. J. Somerville
Railway
Robert Durst
Henderson
Railroad
A. L. Neal
George Miller
Kanawha
Somerville
Union
Sheriff Catches Two Wanted Men After Boat Theft
Sheriff Ernest Hesson picked up two 18 year old suspects, C H Lawson of Huntington and John Bright of Bancroft, after they rode in a stolen johnboat toward Point Pleasant. They confessed and pleaded guilty, receiving 45 days in Mason County Jail and fines of five dollars plus costs. The pair had been aboard a towboat and were dropped off near this area after stealing the boat on the Kanawha River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
C. J. Parsons
Kanawha River
Hesson
Parsons Place
Shadle Bridge
Kanawha Three Mile Creek
C. H. Lawson
Huntington
John Bright
Bancroft
Mason County
Lawson
Bright
Fire call at 705 Main St yields no blaze in city
In Point Pleasant on Tuesday at 11:15 am the fire department found no fire at 705 Main St and suspects a false alarm from 795 Viand St. Residents TL Willet and George Wamsley searched the property tied to a prior blaze and extinguished a faint blaze near a door before firefighters arrived. Officers continue investigations with no report issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Main St
Viand St
TL. D. Willet
George Wamsley
Loo S
Potato Markets Glutted Across West Virginia
Bert Sayre of Letart Mason County says the potato market is oversupplied this year. In Point Pleasant he told The Messenger that consumers buy only small quantities and markets across West Virginia are glutted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Bert Sayre
Letart
Mason County
the Messenger
West Virginia
Navy serviceman returns home and plans business start
John Clay Hutchinson, serving with the Navy, arrived at home for the weekend and has put away his own clothes and is ready to go into business. Mrs. Gail Faires and guest Miss Jo Lavon Faires from Glouster Ohio visited in town. Mrs. R. H. Ferguson and Miss Nancy Ferguson spent Monday in Charleston. Mrs. Walter A. Windsor and daughter Miss Jacqueline Windsor spent Monday in Columbus. Mrs. Gordon C. Jackson of 1204 Ohio Street hosted her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Watson and mother Mrs. D. A. Rush from Masontown West Virginia over the weekend. Dr. H. S. Barr and son Radford Barr of Charleston returned home after visiting Hugh Barr of 2227 Jackson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clay Hutchinson
Navy
Gail Faires
Jo Lavon Faires
Glouster, O
R. H. Ferguson
Nancy Ferguson
Charleston
Walter A. Windsor
Jacqueline Windsor
Columbus
Gordon C. Jackson
Ohio St
L. W. Watson
D. A. Rush
Masontown
W. Va
H. 5. Barr
Radford Barr
Hugh Barr
Jackson J Ave
Mrs Candas Plans Move From Point Pleasant
Mrs Joe Candas said she will leave Point Pleasant before October 1 and is seeking storage in Huntington for belongings. She recently sold a Viand Street home and a Main Street restaurant her late husband opened more than 30 years ago. A Gallia County native, he came to Point Pleasant after emigrating from Greece and fought in two Balkan wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Joe Candas
Greece
New Loan on Water Department Sought
Point Pleasant officials plan to ask current bondholders to approve an increased loan on the water system. The city treasury shows enough funds to cover sewer extension and a water mains project, plus expected surplus revenues through June 30, 1946, but total costs may exceed the anticipated balance and revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jackson Ave
Henderson
Treasury
Masons to Honor 50 Year Members at Pleasant Temple
A Masonic meeting is set for Sept 18 at the local temple where 50 year pins will be presented to William Steenbergen of Topeka and Wiley N. Riley of the Topeka lodge. The presentation occurs at a 6 pm banquet in the temple dining room by a Grand Lodge of West Virginia officer. Mrs Bartow Jones will speak at the Pleasant New Haven Garden Club meeting with Mrs N P Swackhamer hosting in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foint Pleasant
Wiliam Steenbergen
Wiley N. Riley
Topeka
Kansas
Grand Lodge of
West Virginia
Poul F Pleasant
Bartow Jones
New Haven Garden Club
N. P. Swackhamer
Mason City
New Material Studied By Coach at Senior High
Coach M M Sanders of Senior High School football says most of 35 in practice have never played in a game. He won t forecast success for the nine game fall slate starting Friday at Middleport. The Big Blacks face Gallia Academy at home Oct.21 and other games under lights, with fans expected to attend in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
M.M. Sanders
Middleport
Sanders
Big Blacks
Gallipolis
Ravenswood
Barboursville
Ripley
Poca
Elizabeth
Spencer
Wahama High
Mason City
Fatal Injury In Road Accident Investigated In Hallwood
Prosecuting Attorney William H. Bardin and state and county officers probe the death of Sharon Adams eight who died minutes after a car struck her on Route 62 near Hallwood. Driver Samuel Koontz said he swerved to miss her ten year old brother Jimmy as she appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foint Fleasant
William H. Bardin
Sharon Adams
Raymond Adams
Hallwood
Samuel Koontz
Mason Clinic
Koontz
Hesson
Thomas
Jimmy
Gerlach Elected President of Senior High Student Council
Lawrence Gerlach, senior, was elected president of the Senior High School Student Council. Four candidates spoke at assembly including runner up Carolyn Gaskins and contenders Willie Johnson and Tommy Rose. Gerlach has played on football and basketball teams and is active in school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lawrence Gerlach
Carolyn Gaskins
Willie Johnson
Tommy Rose
Gerlach
I. R. Gerlach
Dexter Social and Personal Visits Share Local Ties
Dexter residents reported hosting and visiting relatives and friends from Washington D H Wilmington Wellston Harrisonville Rutland Parker Run Akron Wilkesville and West Virginia The G B Oasis farm near Dexter was sold to buyers from West Virginia showing ongoing local ties and property transactions.
Hospital Patients In Holzer Hospital
Mrs. John Oshel of Charleston Road and Mrs. R C Hall are patients at Holzer Hospital according to local medical notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Point Pleasant
John Oshel
Charleston Road
R.C Hall
Holzer Hospital
Japs Secret Police To Be Disbanded October
The Kempei Tai chief Lt. Jo Imure announced the secret police would be disbanded by October 15. He said there would be no secret organizations left and pledged obedience to the emperor while focusing on peace and preventing any underground movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japs Secret Police
Tokyo
Kempei-Tai
Japan
Tern Jo Imure
Bashan Community Social Notes and Local Visits
Bashan and Meigs County residents are noted in a string of social items. The K. V. 4H Club won first prize at the Meigs County Fair. Miss Marie Huhn of Akron visited the Orrs. numerous families from Akron Chillicothe Tuppers Plains and Springfield spent weekends with relatives. Edgar Taylor, recently discharged from the Army, returned home. Multiple moves and visits to relatives are recorded along with a camp meeting attendance and other local greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie White
Tuppers Plains
Paul Orr
Dunfee
Dayton
Kenneth Duntee
Mike Theiss
Charles Theiss
Dorcas
Arthur Orr
Allen Bailey
Racine
John Morehead
Eric
St. Albans
W. Va
Edgar Taylor
Holland
Carpenter
Dana Carpenter
Stiversville
Bob Roller
Gene
Springfield
J. C. McKay
Arthur Morarity
Larry
Yellow Springs
Goldie Pernicka
New Jersey
Guy Singer
Walter Harris
Syracuse
Albany Social Notes and Club Meetings Report
Albany social life is detailed with the September Wednesday Club meeting hosted by Miss Florence Brown and program by Mrs. McGraner of Athens. The Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange and Albany Community Garden Club announce upcoming events and hosts. Various residents are listed with visits, travel, and leave from military duties, including Carroll Woodgerd in Tampa on 15 day leave and Pvt James E. Michael Jr finishing an Ordinance School in Atlanta before transfer to Fort Bragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Florence Brown
Lloyd Woodgerd
Brooks Russell Jane
Columbus
Roe Wingett
Charleston
Ben Dorsey
Emmet Wingett
Julia Cunningham
Teddy
Janice
Athens
E. H. Lasch
Kenneth Sisson
Charles Parker
Margaret White
Linda
Kay
C. R. Brown
Florence
Frances Cline
Dayton
A. D. Cline
Clarence Sweeney
George Sweeney
H. H. Goodwin
Clinton St
J. M. Frost
Margaret Raepke
Washington, D.C
A. E. Donnelson
Guy Winzett
Charles
Cpl
Glen Howard
Mr. Howard
Greenfield
Ohio
Virginia Harner
War Department
Veterans Administration
James E. Michael Jr
Michael
Chillicothe
J. E. Michael
Atlanta
Ft. Brage
N. C
Fire destroys Blain truckload of furniture in transit
Rev. Robert Blain lost a truckload of furniture by fire while moving from Parkersburg to Greenfield August 14 near Columbus after a celebration of Japan's surrender. A lighted cigarette reportedly sparked the blaze, destroying all but a sewing machine. Blain is pastor of Eden A B Church and brother-in-law of Mrs. Ovalens Royce. Fern Hamilton returned from Akron visit with relatives W. F. Bricker and Mrs. W. Fausnaught accompanied her. Other locals include Marion Hetzer returning to Toledo, Pvt. Floyd Boring at Camp Atterbury, and moves by E. E. Petty family and the Chevalier family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Parkersburg
Greenfield
Robert Blain
Columbus
Japan
Blain
Eden A.B
Ovalens Royce
Fern Hamilton
Akron
W. F. Bricker
William Fausnaught
Marion Hetzer
Toledo
A. A. Hetzer
Floyd Boring
Camp Atterbury
Ind
E. E. Petty
A. Pickens
Charles Chevalier
B. L. Edwards
Herbert Williams
Herbert L. Smith
Harrisburg
L. F. Landon
Irene Randolph
Calvin
Millersport
John Hayes
Joseph Connolly
Brady Lake
A. M.connolly
Arle, Marks
Gallia Flier Among First To Land on Japan's Sail
Gallia County airman Sergeant Burdell J. Forth from Bladen appears among the first fighter unit to land on the Japanese homeland during MacArthur's campaign. The 9th Fighter Squadron earned the honor by destroying 276 enemy planes as it pushed from Darwin to Japan, with aces such as Bong McGuire and Johnson noted. Forth, son of Mr and Mrs J C Forth, served as crew chief on P-28 Lightning aircraft since June 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fifth Air Force
Tokyo
T. Set. Burdell J. Forth
MacArthur
Darwin
Australia
Dispatch States
United States
Pacific
9Th
Richard L Bong
Thomas B. McGuire
Gerald R. Johnson
Forth
J. C. Forth
R. 1. Bladen
New Patients at Gallipolis Hospital
New patients at Holzer Hospital include Mrs James E Rees and Mrs John Roberts of Middleport both admitted Monday morning and each giving birth to girl babies. Mrs Louis B Vaughn of Pomeroy entering Monday night also gave birth to a girl. Other patients from Mason and nearby areas reported in good condition after admission or surgery, including Mrs L B Beltner, C B Vernon, Mrs Goldie Niday, Mrs W G Curman, Mrs Harry Cromlish, Mrs Tol Stribling and Ben Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
James E. Rees
John Roberts
Middleport
Louis B. Vaughn
Pomeroy R. 1
L. 8. Beltner
C. B. Vernon
Mason
Goldie Niday
Garfield Ave
W. G. Curman
Eastern Ave
Harry Cromlish
Clipper Mills
Tol Stribling
Ben Franklin
Point Pleasant
Rader Rites Scheduled Friday for Mrs Roselié Rader
Gallipolis obituary of Mrs Roselié Ann Rader 83 widow of John L. Rader who died Tuesday at home on Garfield Ave Four children Verne Blazer Flem William and Frank survive. Funeral set for 2 p m Friday at Church of God with Rev H M Smith officiating burial at Mina Chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
H. M. Smith
Mina Chapel
Post Office To Close At Noon Saturday
Gallipolis post office will close at 12 o'clock noon on Saturdays starting Sept 15. There will be no deliveries or window service that afternoon, but outgoing mail will be collected and informing mail will be placed in boxes. The early closure complies with the 40 hour work week rule for postal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. K. Merriman
Plan Scout Review Held at Gallia Academy High School
Edwin R. McCormick announced that the Plan Scout Review, Court of Review, and Court of Honor will be held tonight at Gallia Academy High School building. An invitation was extended to the public and families of all scouts to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stout
Court of Review
Court of Honor
Gallia Academy High School
Edwin R
Pete) McCormick
Starved American Men Give Succor to Japs
American prisoners of war released from a Japanese camp halted their train near Hachioji, 18 miles south of Atsugi air field, to aid Japanese victims of a train wreck. They provided comfort and first aid at the request of the captors, according to the Eighth Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Army
Hachioji
Atsugi Air Field
Farewell Party For Alma Danner Before Move To Athens
Alma Danner, longtime Gallipolis resident, left Monday for Athens to share an apartment with her sister Gusta Evans and work at the State Hospital there. Friends from Gallia Council Daughters of America hosted a surprise farewell at a party Friday night, presenting a gift and sharing refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alma Danner
Athens
Gusta Evans
State Hospital
Gallia Council
America
Hobart Wilson
George Ward
P. C. Smeltzer
George Hern
Josephine Pierce
C. Cooper
Hannah Myers
Frank Wright
Marie Houck
W. D. Kelton
George Lear
Oma Johnson
Lara Meal
John Danner
Young Dr Holzer to Join Father at Holzer Hospital
Dr Charles Holzer Jr will join Holzer Hospital staff in Gallipolis next year as his father who founded the institution confirms. He is chief resident surgeon at Cincinnati General Hospital and an instructor at the University of Cincinnati. He will complete five years of Cincinnati residency in July after Cornell Medical College. He is married to Roberta Wilhelm of Point Pleasant and they have two children Karen and Charles II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Holzer
Holzer Hospital
Holzer
Cincinnati General Hospital
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
College of Medicine
Cornell Univniversity
Hol
Hospital
Mercersburg Academy
Haverford University
Cornell Medical School
New York
Roberta Wilhelm
Point Pleasant
Karen
Charles IL
Local residents visit Columbus for federation meeting
Miss Ethel Young and Mrs. Anne Gates White travel with Lutz and others to report at Newport and Columbus for a state officers meeting of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women. Mary Burkhart returns to Columbus as former club president. various locals host visitors and attendings in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ethel Youngsieu
Yonn
Lutz
Anne Gates White
Columbus
Newport
R. I
J. P. Haskins
State Federation
New York
Young
Mary Burkhart
White
Gallipolis Musician To Join Orchestra
Elaine Lear, Gallia Academy High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs George Lear, will join the Chicago Women's Symphony Orchestra for a ten week fall engagement. A College of Music student last year she postponed mid year plans to study to join the Chicago orchestra. her roommate Jo Harrison of Peru Indiana will also join as flutist. The orchestra performs October 31 at Washington School auditorium. Lear begins next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elaine Lear
George Lear
Gallia Academy
the &Ryl
Women’s Symphony Orchestra
The
College of Music
Jo Harrison
Peru
Ind
Washington School
Ttorium
Fractures Fingers In Home Stair Fall
George Garrison of 123 Park Drive fractured two fingers on his left hand in a weekend fall on the stairway at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garrison
Park Drive
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Oak St
Flint
Mieh
Gassaway
Water Department
Mrs Jones
Rosella Ironing Board
Brandwene
Dexter
W. R. Hallliday
Carol Hallisday
Washington DH
Gladys Enochs
Wilmington
Ray Halliday
Wellston
Wade Halliday
Harley Carr
Harrisonville
Lewis Saxton
Mina Wise
Rutland
Wib Braley
Roy Anderson
Parker
Eastern States
Houston
Tex
Bashan
Albany Social Notes
Leadway Coffee
C. D. Shafer Co
Nelsonville
Social Notes
Tad's
Carbondale
Kimberty Road
Gallia Flier
Sgt. Forth
Gallipolis Hospital
Plan Scout Review
James H. Wilson
Nelsonville Citizens Bank Bldg
Gallipolis Social Notes
Dr. Holzer
Father
E. Donahue
Wayne Booth
John G. Jones
Texas
Stanley Evans
Michigan
Evans Wholesale Grocery Company
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Max Avener
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Ocean City
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