Point Pleasant Debaters Win Three First Places in State
Point Pleasant High School seniors secured three first places at the Fifth Annual State High School Joint Speech Tournament at West Virginia University. Brerry Jones won oratory on Peace. Butch Rhodes and Carl Adler won in debate. Walden Roush reached finals in extemporaneous speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Three Point Pleasant
West Virginia University
Brerry Jones
E. Bartow Jones
Jefferson Boulevard
Butch Rhodes
Harry Rhodes
Ohio River Road
Carl Adler
Walden Bennet Roush
Walden Roush
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Joe Johnson
J. G. F. Johnson
Judy Jefferies
Samuel Jefferies
Point Pleasant High School
Edward Jackson
Jimmy Mitchell
Clarkesburg
Parkersburg
Jones
Neda Wilhelm
Stephen K. Vaught
Ferrell Wamsley
Dixie Lou McNeill
Doris Wellman
J. G
Walton Methodist WSCS Hosts Worship Period
Ravenswood and Parkersburg groups gather for WSCS meetings in Ravenswood with Circle No 4 devotion on Prayer in the home and reports on district conferences. Attendees include Mrs Darrell Fox Mrs F Rossing Smith Mrs Claymore Rowley and others as officers install refreshment hosts and discuss roles and future events.
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Ravenswood
Circle No. 4
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Walton Memorial Methodist Church
Darrell Fox
F. Rossing Smith
Claymore Rowley
James Burbank
Beulah Belue
William Shimp
Wilma Hutchinson
Carlton Denning
Thomas Evans
Parkersburg
Pat Ferrell
Jackson County
Juno
Jupiter
Clair Brown
S. L. Miller
Alice Mason
Lace Cunningham
Circle No. 2
Old Kyger News Notes Guests and Weekend Visits
A list of local visitors and hosts spanning Kyger area families. Many from Columbus Cleveland and nearby towns visited relatives in Carleton Bidwell Roseville Pomeroy and Kyger. Residents hosted guests such as the Wheaton and Oxyer families with several drives to Piqua and Farm Bureau events.
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Old Kyger
Forest Wheaton
William Oxyer
Roy Jarvis
Columbus
Clarence Wheaton
Galloway
Ohio
Lewis Taylor
Pomeroy
Doris Roush
Emma Rife
Lawrence Grogan
Carleton
Neva Gunter
Charleston
Arthur Casto
Elmer Spaulding
Cathy
Elizabeth Dennett
Julie McGee
Bob Richards
Bidwell
Rome Stewart
Oscar Cheatem
Ralph Carpenter
Alva Statler
Martha Mulford
Galen Mulford
Athens
Marie Wheaton
Carole Oxyer
Charlene Spaulding
Spaulding
Carole Ann
Harry Oxyer
Wheeler Blankenship
William
Myrta Crouch
Ryger
Junior
Marvin Ralph
Kenneth Ralph
Frank Gunter
Gunter
Bert Scott
Creg
Mark Barsotti
Middleport
Ben Rupe
Dowl Little
Randy
Roy Davidson
Robert Casto
Hortie Roush
Piqua
Farm Bureau
Ortha Roush
Martha Rupe
Kyger
Clyde Wolfenbarger
Point Pleasant
Tony Wolfenbarger
Old
Ryger Church
Gail Rupe
Harold Wheaton
Juanita
Hookersville
W. Va
David Riggs Birthday Surprise Honored at Home
David Riggs was surprised with a birthday party at his State Route 7 home for his 14th birthday. Attendees included Ray and Marvin Riggs of Athens, L L Lyons Ulah Sivan from Tuppers Plains, Oscar Babcock Ray Gene and Florence Lineberger, Anna Ina Bryant Charles Keith Weber Thurman Babcock, Sandra Boyles and Charles Massar of Long Bottom.
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Long Bottom
David Riggs
Ray Riggs
Marvin Riggs
Athens
L. L. Lyons
Ulah Sivan
Tuppers Plains
Oscar Babcock
Ray Gene
Florence Lineberger
Anna
Ina Bryant
Charles
Keith Weber
Thurman Babcock
Long Botton
Sandra Boyles
Alfred
Charles Massar
Ohio Teen Has Traveled 38 States by Mobile Home
Constance Bailey, an 18 year old from Ohio, has spent her life in a house trailer. Born in the mobile home, she and her family have traveled through 38 states.
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Constance Bailey
Ohio
Red Cross Drive Closes Short of Goal in Mason County
POINT PLEASANT The Mason County Chapter of the American Red Cross closed its annual drive with total donations of 1855.39. The goal was 6446 for the county. A Friday meeting at the Red Cross Office was led by Chairman Dr. Nelson A. Park. Donations can be sent to Mrs. Nancy Hamm, executive secretary.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Nelson A. Park
Nancy Hamm
Wahama High names nineteen on A honor roll for fourth six weeks
Nineteen students at Wahama High School earned A honor roll honors for the fourth six weeks. Seventeen others were listed on the B honor roll. The article also notes social events and visits from alumni and local residents.
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Mason
Wahama High School
Donna Jeffers
Sally Proffitt
June Spencer
Marilyn Foglesong
James Henderson
Ann Newland
Bill Boyer
Faye Burton
Jodling McClung
Henry Burgess
Bill Foglesong
Ruth Grimm
Howard McDaniel
Dottie Roush
Timothy Duncan
Kathy Fowler
Sheldon Roush
Doyle Jones
Karen Stewart
Long Bottom News In Briefs And Social Items
Postal workers spent an evening with retired rural carrier C. B. Hayman and presented a gift. Sunshine Easter sunrise service planned at the Methodist Church. George Bissell funeral held at Mt Olive Church with Rev. Douglas Circle officiating and burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. Guests included Kenneth Haley Middleport Harry Devers Mansfield Perry Carpenter Pomeroy. H G Webster returned from Florida. Flege family guests from Lexington Ky. Harold Wheelan Bethesda visited H A Hensley family with Mrs Ara Hensley. C E Lawrence visited Eva Lawrence East Liverpool. David Smith returned from Florida ten days vacation. Riverview Council D A celebrated fifth anniversary and member birthdays. Edith Wakely Merietta inspected.
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Long Bottom
C. B. Hayman
George Bissell
Mt. Olive Church
Douglas Circle
Sand Hill Cemetery
Antone Liter
Kenneth Haley
Middleport
Harry Devers
Mansfield
Perry Carpenter
Pomeroy
H. G. Webster
Florida
R. F. Flege and Son
Lexington, Ky
Flege
Harold Wheelan
Bathesda
H. A. Hensley
Ara Hensley
C. E. Lawrence
Lawrence
Eva Lawrence
East Liverpool
David Smith
Riverview Council of the Daughters of America
Edith Wakely
Merietta
Pleasant society updates elect new officers at St Peter's
The Pt. Pleasant Society Women of St. Peter's Lutheran Church elected Mrs. Joan Wood president with Mrs. Walter Geilker as vice president, Mrs. Donald Humphrey secretary, and Mrs. Eugene Gloss treasurer. A porch mat purchase was approved. Mrs. Kenneth Roush and Mrs. Dale Roush hosted the meeting and refreshments. Betty Stephens was honored at a pre-bridal shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Roush Jr., with guests listed.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Joan Wood
Walter Geilker
Donald Humphrey
Eugene Gloss
Kenneth Roush
Dale Roush
Bill Mutzenberger
Leslie Showers
A. R. Roush
Merton Slinde
Betty Stephens
Dennis Roush
Robert Myers
Eugene Hanes
Orville Sturgeon
Etta Sue
Gay Herdman
Carl Barnette
Carl Gerlach
William Humphrey
Minor Stephens
Harding Stephens
Anniversary Dinner for Council No. 63 Daughters of America
The 26th anniversary dinner was held Friday at the Legion Home with a program featuring Mrs Belva Farley in song and Mrs Truslow Waldo of Gauley Bridge presenting an Easter story. State officers spoke briefly and were thanked with corsages. A large guest list included local residents and families. In other news, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crump of Park Drive announce the birth of their second daughter and third child at Holzer Hospital.
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Council No. 63
Daughters of America
Legion Home
Belva Farley
John McNeill
Truslow Waldo
Gauley Bridge
Gary Conley
L. V. Mueller
Elizabeth Kincade
Hilda Bennett
Huntington
May Hayes
Maggie Pruden
Dunbar
Ruth Dean
St. Albans
Polly Criddle
Oma Stover
Farley
Wayie Oliver
June Lewis
Arlene Jordan
H. W. Morgan
Vaile Jones
Virgie McKiney
Dora Knapp Bess Rayburn
Eunice Johnson
Carrie Caudill
Jewell
Karen Jones
Jennie Ball
Mabel Gibbs
Elizabeth Fisher
Anita Lanier
Cherri Belina Allbright
Stewart McDermitt
Ralph Crump
Park Drive
Holzer Hospital
Mueller Family Members Attend Band Festival in Athens
Mr and Mrs L V Mueller and their son Lew Valentin of Marqquette Avenue spent Sunday with Mrs Vinnie Chase in Ripley. The Muellers were in Athens Saturday for a band festival where their son marched with the Gallipolis group.
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Monroe Chase
Marquette Avenue
Jack Rogers
Pleasant Street
Elkins
Billy Chase
Jack Roberts
Davis-Elkins College
Holzer Hospital
Oakley Faudree
Viand Street
Alice Bradshaw
Fifth Street
J. A. Carpenter
New Haven
L. V. Mueller
Lew Valentin
Marqquette Avenue
Danna Chase
Monroe Avenue
Vinnie Chase
Ripley
Mueller
Athens
Gallipolis
Tomorrow's Horoscope Highlights 1957 Planets Favor Business Rise
Excellent planetary influences prevail now aiding business and financial progress. Social functions and group activities should be enjoyable. If tomorrow is your birthday capitalize on opportunities to advance your position during the next eight months. May offers monetary gains but budget care is advised late June through November.
Community Notes of Sunday Visits Across Several Towns
Chauncey Society members and relatives in Columbus Athens Glouster Linda Lancaster and Marysville hosted and visited family members. Ohio University student Mary Jane Shaw visited grandparents. Frank Rivers and Daniel Keirns hosted a surprise birthday party with two cakes for Daniel.
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L. D. Muzio
Richard Leffler
Teresa
Columbus
John Heffkin
Athens
Theodore Heffkin
Glouster
John Russell
Hughie McCune
William Leffler
William Partlow
Wonderland
William Russell
Riley McDaniel
Guysville
Gilbert Keirns
Marysville
Frank Rivers
Bob
John Schoonover
Jean Ball
Debbie
Darlene
Harold Blosser
Lancaster
H. H. Bartlett
Logan
Bartlett
Mary Jane Shaw
Ohio University
Daniel Keirns
Daniel
Raines and Keyes Married in Canton Church Ceremony
Miss Jane Carol Raines and George Williams Keyes wed at Eleventh Street Church of God in Canton with Rev. Warren C. Roark officiating. The couple resides at 907 Knox Street. The notice also lists funeral attendees for Eliza Swick and thanks from the Price family.
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Danville
Jane Carol Raines
George Williams Keyes
Canton
Eleventh Street Church of God
Warren C. Roark
Carl Raines
Keyes
Henry Keyes
Knox St
Hazel Grate
Paul McFarland
Minnie
Ada Swick
Everett Colwell
Eliza Swick
Vinton
Goldie Elizabeth Price
iPrice
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Walton
H. D. Hartley
Coit Rowley
W. S. Ritchie
Roff Twiggs
O. C. Ressegger
WSCS
Christian Social Relations
Clyde Ash
North Ravenswood
Robert Merrifield
Conrad McCoy
Board of Education
PTA
Robert Likens
Glen Hartley
W. K. Rector
Quinter Vought
Grace Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Grover Hall
D. E. Cole
Good Hope Association
Reedy
Gladys Polk
Solon Chambers
IBM
Gilmore
Day E. West
West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ravenswood Club
Marguerite Compston
Old Kyger News
Home ON Wheels
Harry Grimm
Hartford
Eugene Rayburn
Jimmy Johnson
Suzanne Wolpert
Juhling McClung
George McFarland
Judy Arnold
Shirley Dodson
Nancy Flesher
Eleanor Curry
Irma Grinstead
Patricia Riley
Ellen Grimm
Carolyn Dotson
Mason Methodist Church
Fred Spencer
Howard van Meter
Robert Roush
Herman Ross
Patrick Riley
Patricia
Ellen
John Ross
Terry Lee
Rose Ross
Connie Newton
Sandra Sorden
Claud Grimm
Naples
Fla
Homer Johnson
Roy Hearton
St. Petersburg
Lillian Grimm
Pt. Pleasant Society
Messenger
Farmers Market
Racine
Lieye
Susie Harris
Wrimble Hill
Concord Church
Eldon Kasier
A. A
Hesser
Trimble Hill
Chauncey Society
William Lindley
Clark Preston
Linda
Family Weekly
By Peer J. Oppenheimer
Red Skelton
Red
William F. McDermott
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