Committees Named for Darwin Bedford Recreation Center
Temporary committees formed Wednesday night to study funding and building needs for a Bedford Community Youth Center in Darwin. The group will report April 23 and elect officers at the next session, with about 50 residents present including the school board and PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Darwin
Bedford Twp
Darwin School
Bedford Community Youth Center Association
Bedford Two
School Board
Parent-Teachers Association
Scout-O-Rama to thrill boys at Point Pleasant event
Saturday Scout O Rama returns to the armory near Point Pleasant with mystery house ticket prizes for sellers and a drawing from the list of ticket holders. Prizes include a bicycle and a twirl toss game. Exhibits include Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorers Girl Scouts and a conservation display by West Virginia officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mgm District
Gallipolis
Middleport
Pomeroy
Rutland
Ohio
Holzer Clinic
New York Clothing House
Haskins and Tanner
Wellman Jewelers
Point Pleasant Register
Central Supply
Tawney Studio
Macks Auto
City Reel - Sterling Service
Davis’s
Eldersfield
McMasters Furniture
Farmers Hardware
Womendoroff and Thomas
Carls Shoe
Ben Franklin
G. C. Murphy
Moore's
Girl Scouts
West Virginia Conservation Department
French Creek
W. Va
Marshall College
Armory
Route 62
3664Th Ordnance Company
Boy Scouts of America
New Officers Installed By Church Group
Middleport church group installs Philathea Society officers at a Thursday meeting. New officers include Martha Childs president Beulah Roush vice president E O McKinley secretary Betty Cline assistant secretary and Mary Meinhart treasurer. A cancer society donation was made and plans were set for an Eastern Star dinner on April 30 with a 6:30 potluck before the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Philathea Society
Middleport Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
Martha Childs
Beulah Roush
E. O. McKinley
Betty Cline
Mary Meinhart
David Durst
Childs
Cancer Society
Wilbur Pierce
Men's Fellowship
Meigs County
EUB Youth Plan Camp At Otterbein College
Plans for July camp were made by youths from Tuppers Plains South Bethel and Lottridge EUB Churches at the Hooks home. Don na Bahr led singing, Lila Bahr led recreation, Kay Bahr led devotion. Kathleen Shreves is president. Funds will be raised by candy sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tuppers Plains
South Bethel
Lottridge Eub
Paul Hooks
Donna Bahr
Otterbein College
Westerville
Lila Bahr
Kay Bahr
Kathleen Shreves
Portland PTA to host Salvation Army speaker
Port land PTA schedules 8 p m meeting at the school with guest speaker Capt Glenna Rummel of the Salvation Army to discuss community service and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Glenna Rummel
The
Salvation Army
Portland
PTA
Letart Falls Minstrel Packs House In Grade School
The Letart Falls Grade School auditorium was packed for the second annual Lott-a-Lott Minstrel directed by Mrs. Chlorus Grimm. Performances featured Ardelle Braden, Erwin Miller, Carol Shain, Russell Cundiff, Kathy Connelly, Sarah Taylor, Sally Roush, Bob McNickle, Bil ly Woods, Linda Hill, Lillian Hall, and others with colorful costumes and a patriotic finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hill
William Goat
Linda Hill
Lillian Hall
Lil Liza Jane
Pioneer Farm Women's Club April meeting noted
The Pioneer Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. Andrew McCausland's home with Mrs. C. E. McCulloch as lesson leader on Your Food and Teeth. Devotionals by Mrs. H. C. Williamson included The Ever Lasting Arms of God and prayer. Spring leadership training at Jackson Mill April 20–24. spring luncheon April 29 in Mason. Drapery workshop moved to May 1. Refreshments served by hostesses and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McCulloch
Pioneer Farm Women's Club
Andrew McCausland
McCulloch
H. C. Williamson
J. A. Kay, Jr
Wallis
Alex McCausland
H. J. Barr
Harold Supple
Romona Holliday
April Meeting Of Engineers Set Tonight
POINT PLEASANT The April meeting of Mid-Ohio Valley Engineers Council will be held today at Marietta Manufacturing Company. Tours start at 6 p m in small groups, followed by a social hour and dinner. John Hushion chief engineer at Marietta Manufacturing will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Ohio Valley Engineers’ Council
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Point Pleasant
John Hushion
Father Son Banquet Set by Pomeroy Masons
Worshipful Master Hugh P. Custer announces the Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and A M will hold its annual father son banquet at the Masonic Temple in Pomeroy Monday evening. Speaker Rev Arthur E Beckett of Huntington will address guests at 6 30 p m. Dinner by Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star. Tickets at local banks or from officers.
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Pomeroy
Hugh P. Custer
F and A M
Masonic Temple
Arthur FE. Beckett
Huntington
W. Va
Televiewers
Order of Eastern Star
Pomeroy National Bank
Farmers Bank and Savings Co
Custer
New Members to Be Honored by BPW in Middleport
Middleport BPW club prepares a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Heath Methodist Church to honor 18 new members joined over the past year. Nellie Vale presides as president with Luella Jenkinson Bess Sanborn and Helen Waddell chairing committees. Plans include attending the state convention in Cincinnati May 15 16 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Jenkinson
Emblem
Bess Sanborn
Federation
Helen Waddell
Nellie Vale
Cincinnati
Heath Methodist Women Meet at 7:30 Monday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church will gather at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Clarence Casey leads the devotional, with Mrs. Kathryn Knight presenting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Society of Christian Service
the Heath Methodist Church
Clarence Casey
Kathryn Knight
Hawaii Votes For Statehood By Wide Margin In 1940
The record shows Hawaii backed statehood by more than a two to one margin in 1940, reflecting strong local support for joining the United States. The outcome is framed as a historical sentiment precedenting later political steps.
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Hawaii
Missionary Society Delegates Meet in Winfield
Eleven women from the Missionary Society of the Main Street Baptist Church attended the Valley Association meeting in Winfield on Monday. Local attendees included Mrs. Sadie Rush Mrs. Gordon Jackson Mrs. Roy Eschenauer Mrs. Stuart Burdett Mrs. Bess B Moore Mrs. Ben Somerville Mrs. William Turner and daughter Mrs. A F Wilson Mrs. H J Barr Mrs. George Otis Fisher and Mrs. George Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
Main Street Baptist Church
Missionary Societies Valley Association
Winfield
Sadie Rush
Gordon Jackson
Roy Eschenauer
Stuart Burdett
Bess B. Moore
Ben Somerville
William Turner
A. F. Wilson
H. J. Barr
George Otis Fisher
George Roberts
Bellemeade Woman Noted at Going Away Party
Mrs Paul Jones of Bellemeade was honored with a going away party by Mrs Nina Horn on Main St Wednesday evening. The Jones family has moved to Maryland where Mr Jones is stationed at Fort Meade. Attendees included Mrs Louise Rayburn Mrs Dorothy Murphy Mrs Hilda Goodman Mrs Sue Withers Mrs Oddee Farran and Mr and Mrs Junior Maves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Bellemeade
Nina. Horn
Main St
Jones
Maryland
Fort Meade
Louise Rayburn
Dorothy Murphy
Hilda Goodman
Sue Withers
Oddee Farran
Junior Maves
Rites Set Saturday For Nellie Carroll Lasley
Last rites for Nellie Carroll Lasley Henderson will be held Saturday at 11 a m at her home with Rev. Kenneth Chandler officiating. Burial follows in Lone Oak Cemetery under Crow funeral home direction. A native of Gallia County she died Wednesday at Holzer Hospital. she was born November 7 1872, daughter of Charles and Lucetta Allen Carroll. Friends may call at the Henderson home.
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Point Pleasant
Nellie Carroll Lasley
Henderson
Kenneth Chandler
Lone Oak Cemetery
Crow Funeral Home
Lasley
Gallia County
Holzer Hospital
Charles and
Lucetta Allen Carroll
Marriage License Applicants in County Clerk Office
One marriage license application was filed in the county clerk’s office. Applicants are Lewis Edgbert Sutton, 18, of Ripley Route 2, son of Samuel and Freda Kincade Watson, and Alice Loretta Stewart, 20, daughter of James and Virgie Edwards Stewart of Point Pleasant Route 2.
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Point Pleasant
Lewis Edgbert Sutton
Ripley Rozd
Samuel and
Freda Kincade Watson
Alice Loretta Stewart
James and
Virgie Edwards Stewart
Priscilla Circle to Meet at Hood Home Monday
The Priscilla Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Milton Hood.
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Middleport
Priscilla
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Milton Hood
Mrs. Pierce Honored With Radcliff Baby Shower
Ida Pierce hosted a Radcliff baby shower for daughter-in-law Barbara Pierce with games and refreshments. Door prize winner Murel Zinn and numerous guests from Radcliff and nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Weeb
Pauline Camp
Nellie Camp
Bonnie Camp
Radcliff
Anna Lou Williams
Gene Tribby
Nellie Tribby
Wellston
Virginia Prater
Tom Hall
Dundas
Ardell Boring
McArthur
Charley Smith
Jackson
Carl Pierce
Connie
Bill Pierce
Terry
Point Pleasant Clinic Notes and Local Admits
Admitted Gregory Allen Powers Henderson Miss Lana Wamsley Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Marjorie Heib and son Point Pleasant Mrs Floyd Bowles Leon Aside from its major products of vegetables and citrus fruits Florida is becoming an increasingly important cattle raising state.
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Lana Wamsley
Gallipolis Ferry
Marjorie Heib
Point Pleasant
Floyd Bowles
Leon
Florida
Meigs County Church Services Update
Church listings across Meigs County show a dense schedule of services. Multiple congregations including Salvation Army, Pentecostal Assembly, and several Baptist and Lutheran churches outline Sunday schools, morning worship, youth activities, and midweek prayer meetings with pastors such as Capt. Glenna Rummel and Rev. A. T. Biddle leading sessions.
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Salvation Army
Butternut Ave
Salvation Meeting
Glenna Rummel
Pentecostal Assembly
Dorcas
E. A. Codner
Children’s Church
Bradford
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Harold Klingel
NYPS
Rutland Church of Christ
John Buckley
Christian Endeavor
Columbia Chapel
B. H. Morris
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Dexter Church of Christ
Morris
Chester House of Prayer
Edmond Life
Syracuse
Carpenter Baptist
A. T. Biddle
Rutland First Baptist
Syracuse Church of the Nazarene
Roy K. Williams
Laurel Cliff Free Methodist
W. H. Strausbaugh
Hysell Run Free Methodist
Robert E. Smith
Harrisonville Presbyterian
Larry Woodruff
Kingsbury
St. John Evangelical Lutheran
John J. Richardson
Langsville Congregational Christian Church
R. A. Biddle
St. Paul
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
C. W. Proffitt
Eden United Brethren In Christ Church
Bethlehem Baptist
Arthur R McCauley
Baptist Church Council to Meet in Middleport
The Middleport First Baptist Church council will meet at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Meeting
Middleport
Church Council of the
First Baptist Church
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the Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Reserve System
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EUB
Portland Pta Plans
Egypt
Black Sea
Jordan
United Arab Republic
Arabia
U.S.S.R
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Persian Gulf
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Truman
Letart Falls
By Bob Hoeflich
Melanie Beagle
Bach
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Sue Knight
Roy Buck
PiOneer¢ Club
God
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Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Heath Methodist Church
WSCS
Nellie
Mrs. Pierce
Point Pleasant Clinic
Gregory Allen Powers
Hender
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Lewis E. Buell
Christian Science Society
Lottridge
United Methodist
Eugene Brown
Alaska
B. L. Barrett
Middleport Church of Christ In Christian Union
Everett C. Delaney
Middleport Church of the Nazarene
Robert Palmer
Middleport First Baptist
Warren M. Hulburt
Follwing
Board of Deacons
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Church Council
Heath Methodist
Raymon Konbright
Unlimited Promise
Syracuse First United Presbyterian
Howard Ruppelt
Middleport First United Presbyterian
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Pomeroy First Baptist
Ralph C. Zandel
Big Grande College
Jesus
Rio Grande
Association Christian Education Conference
B.H. Sanborn
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. VA
the Hot Angel
Jackie Loughery
Edward Kemmer
Steven McQueen
Aneta Corseaut
Liberty
Curacy
Amazon
John Bromfield
Beverly Garland
Guy
Tombstone
Geo. Montgomery
Rock Hudson
Dorothy Malone
Robert Stack
Jack Carson
CinemasScope
Tony Curtis
Martha Hye
Mister Corey
CinemaScope & Color
Philip Carey
Catherine McLeod
Warrow
Don Megowan
Molly Megowan
Snowfire
Pom Eroy
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
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