Vinton County Opens TB Testing Drive in Schools
McArthur hosts a large initial tuberculin testing day as 577 students across Vinton County schools take the test. Health officials, including Dr. H. M. Boocks, D. M. Bryson, and Edwin Reffett, led the effort with support from nurses and the Ohio Department of Health. Additional tests extend to Zaleski, Swan Central, Allensville, Fagle, Hamden, Dundas, and Wilton North on scheduled dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Boocks
D. M. Bryson
Edwin Reffett
TB and Health Assn
George Steele
McArthur
Richard Bullock
R. N
Susan Will
Fern Wood
Samuel Fraley
Ohio Department of Health
Vinton County Health Department
County School System
County TB and Health Association
Ohio Health Department
Boocks
Zaleski
Swan Central
Allensville
Fagle
Hamden
Dundas
Wilton North
Achievement Day Slated In McArthur In April 24
McARTHUR Vinton County home demonstration women plan annual achievement day at the Methodist Church with the theme Youth, the Builders of Tomorrow. International Farm Youth Exchange delegate Charles W. Brown will present slides from Turkey. County officers preside. each group handles one activity. Reservations due April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Vinton County
Methodist
Charles W. Brown
International Farm Youth Exchange
Turkey
Eileen Cahoon
Ruby Harden
County Home Demonstration Council
District Campaigns Hold Vinton County Interest
In Vinton County May primary there are four contests for central committee posts in Wilkesville East Madison Township Swan and Vinton East. Republicans include Birkheimer Wells and Glenn Peters with Abele challenging Jenkins for tenth district congressman. Benedict opposes Collins in a race involving coal mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
H. E
Pete) Abele
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
James R. Benedict
Wellston
Vinton County
Oakley C Collins
Dog Warden for 14 Years Is Resigning
Charles Boring of Creola resigns after 14 months as Vinton County dog warden citing ill health. He reports 1700 dogs nabbed during tenure. Board approves road patching labor estimate of 1000 dollars and 1504.89 to replace a wooden bridge on Macedonia Road. S. G. Marrs is reappointed county bee inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Township
A. R. Lee
John L. Beckley
Children as natural mimics of parents, sage remark
An unidentified sage notes that children imitate their parents despite efforts to teach good manners. The quote highlights the enduring influence of parental behavior on child development and manners.
Gasco Plant Set to Start Operations Near McArthur
Gasco Plant near McArthur begins pumping operations around May 1 at a $1,300,000 compressor station and underground storage depot built by Dravo Corp. Three major brick and steel buildings are finished including a main building with three 1100 horsepower engines. The underground storage will feed Richland and Harrison townships wells in summer and into transmission lines in winter for heating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Richland
Harrison Townships
Point Pleasant Churches List and Service Times
A list of Point Pleasant churches with pastors and service schedules. Sacred Heart Point Pleasant Mass times on Sundays. St Joseph Mason Mass times. Church of Christ Henderson Bible study and worship times. Nazarene Bramon services. EUE Leon Charge preaching schedules. Harmony Baptist Dean. Concord Baptist services. Bellemead EUB schedule. Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Sabbath hours. Point Pleasant Mission programs. Heights EUE unified service times. Church of Christ Union Main St schedule. Henderson Tabernacle speaker. Christ Church Episcopal services. First Church of God Point Pleasant services. Main Street Baptist schedule. Presbyterian Eight and Main services. deacon and class timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan O'Reilly
Sacred Heart Church of
Point Pleasant
St. Joseph’s of Mason
Church of Christ
Henderson
Clifford Shaver
Church of the Nazarene—J
Bramon
Leon
Donald Pringle
Rockcastle
Yaug
Shiloh
Mt. Zion
Promise Land
Warren
Harmony Baptist
Warren Dean
Concord Baptist
Bellemead Eub
Jack Higgins
Youth Fellowship
Adult Christian Endeavor
Robert Kessinger
Seventh-Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist — Bible Chapel
Howard Avenue
Bell Meade
Ervin Patrick
Sun
Roy McCoy
Church of Christ To Christian Union
Main St
P Keefer
Henderson Tabernacle
Orville Walker
Spencer
Christ Church Episcopal
Jerome D. Rodgers
Holy Communion
Young People’s Fellowship
First Church of God
George Osler
Main Street Baptist
Kenneth Chandler
Hotel Added To Facilities At Lake Hope
Lake Hope will offer a summer hotel for overnight visitors. A large cabin near the dining lodge, renovated to host 32 guests, will provide up to four persons per space and a lounge with an open fireplace. The dining lodge runs April 25 to Oct 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Lake Hope
Dick McDaniel
McArthur- Zaleski
McDaniel
Mental Association Planned in McArthur Vicinity
McArthur and Vinton County organizations are asked to send representatives to the courthouse in McArthur on Thursday May 8 at 7 30 p m to form a permanent mental health association. Attorney A E Chatfield temporary chairman will convene civic groups by letter for the meeting to create a local chapter to act as liaison and consultant on mental health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Vinton County
Court House
A. E. Chatfield
Chatfield
Point Pleasant Clinic News Admits John Sargent
The Point Pleasant clinic notes the admission of John Sargent of Rock Castle W Va. The report also records the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Lee Ronald Barnette of Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant Clinic
John Sargent
Rock Castle
W. Va
Lee Ronald Barnette
Leon
Mason County Land Transfers Expanded Listings
Milton and May Stephan transfer Graham District real estate to Willard and Esta Armstrong. Thomas and Esther Reynolds move city real estate to Mason County Motors. Marshall and Lila Anderson shift Lewis District property to John and Georgia Hutchinson. Hollie and Cora Carder convey Robinson District holdings to Harold and Charlotte Brewine. Frank and Goldie Bowers real estate in Union District to Madge Grimm. Forrest and Stella Alford transfer Hannon District property to George and Wilma Null. Cecil Bailes real estate in Cologne District to Jewell Bailes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
May Stephan
Graham
Willard
Esta Armstrong
Thomas
Esther Reynolds
City
Mason County Motors
Marshall
Lila Anderson
Lewis
John
Georgia Hutchinson
Hollie
Cora Carder
Robinson
Harold
Charlotte Brewine
Frank
Goldie Bowers
Union
Madge Grimm
Forrest
Stella Alford
Hannon
George
Wilma Null
Cecil Bailes
Cologne
Jewell Bailes
Song Fest at Jordan Baptist Church Saturday
A song fest will be held Saturday at 7 30 p m at Jordan Baptist Church. Several groups of special singers will be on the program. The public is invited to attend or participate on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jordan Baptist Church
Festival Plans Set for Regional Band Event at High School
Final plans completed for a regional band festival at the high school auditorium Saturday featuring 13 bands and their directors in an all day audition. A parade will cap the day, starting at First Street and moving along Main Street through the business district. Mrs. John A. Carpenter of New Haven celebrated a birthday with a Thursday evening dinner at her mother Mrs. Elmer Plymale's home in New Haven with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and children Stevie Connie and Larry Sharon McAl-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
First St
Main St
John A. Carpenter
New Haven
Elmer Plymale
Mrs. Carpenter
Stevie,Connie and
Larry
Sharon McAl
Point Pleasant Junior Women Elect New Officers
Mrs. Earl Henry was installed as president of the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club at the annual mother daughter banquet held at the Moose Home Tuesday evening. Other officers named include Mrs. Tom Fisher as vice president and Mrs. Charles Hannah as treasurer. The program featured readings, a Gallipolis trio the Tip-Toes with Janice Saunders, Joyce Saunders and Gladys Johnson, plus Beau Shertzer and Susie Cal with dance numbers. Reverend Robert Ray gave the invocation and Mrs. W. S. Waldie and Mrs. C. R. Schurman served as installing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Henry
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
Tom Fisher
Charles Hannah
Jack Fowler
Wendell Shifler
William H. Bardin
Gallipolis
Janice Saunders
Joyce Saunders
Gladys Johnson
Beau Shertzer
Susie Cal
Robert Ray
First Presbyterian Church
W. S. Waldie
C. R. Schurman
Les Williamson
Surprise birthday dinner honors Mrs Keefer at home
Mrs Ann Keefer of 2311 Lincoln Ave was honored with a surprise birthday dinner Tuesday evening for her 81st birthday. The event was hosted by her children Basil Gibeaut Isabelle Keefer and Roy Keefer with attendance by Arthur Keefer Ravenswood Mr and Mrs Roy Keefer Mrs Gibeaut Isabelle Keefer Lois Badgley Mrs King Don Keefe and Mrs Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Keefer
Lincoln Ave
Basil Gibeaut
Isabelle Keefer
Roy Keefer
Arthur Keefer
Ravenswood
Gibeaut
Lois Badgley
King
Don Keefe
Roach
Mrs. Stanley Schenauer Hosts Henderson Shower
Mrs. Stanley Schenauer former Mary Beckner of Henderson was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at her mother Mrs. Edith Beckner Henderson. The event was hosted by Tu Endie Wei Council Daughter of America with many attendees including Mae Messick Rosemary Stevens Nellie Bennett Sarah Redman Mabel McConihay and others. A gift was presented by Mrs. Carrie Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Schenauer
Mary Beckner
Henderson
Edith Beckner
Tu-Endie-Wei Council
Daughter of America
Mae Messick
Rosemary Stevens
Nellie Bennett
Sarah Redman
Mabel McConihay
Carrie Forshee
Bonnie Nutter
Lottie Roach
Josephine Thornton
Opal Beckner
Pauline Lines
Eraina Smith
Emma Morrow
Delores Beckner
Frank
Bobby
Mike
Thomas Beckner
Ethel Beckner
Susie Messick
Carol Greenlee
Rita Morrison
Carrie Greer
Women’s Society Meeting Postponed to April 29
The April 22 meeting of the Women's Society of World Service at Heights EUB Church is moved to April 29 at 7 30 p m. Delegates Mrs Raymond Musgrave president Mrs Flosie Musgrave and Mrs Ina Waugh will attend a state convention at First EUB Church Huntington April 22 23 and 24. Rev E Ray Cole is the Huntington pastor. Other attendees Wednesday include Mrs Rita Morrison Mrs Pauline Pullin Mrs Vada Crump and Mrs Virginia Blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service of Heights
EUB
Raymond Musgrave
Flosie Musgrave
Ina Waugh
Fifth Ave
Huntington
E. Ray Cole
Rita Morrison
Pauline Pullin
Vada Crump
Virginia Blessing
Chapter No 75 Order of Eastern Star Meeting
Chapter No 75 of the Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. David O Neal presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
David O'Neal
Presbyterian church women plan Tuesday meeting
The women of the Presbyterian Church will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Local Residents Vacationing and Visiting Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fisher of Lincoln Ave. are spending several days in Florida. Mr. Fisher is on vacation from Fisher's Department Store and Mrs. Fisher works at Celanese Plant. Mrs. Dorothy Messick of Henderson is a patient at Holzer Hospital and works at Gene Ball's Steak House. Mrs. Ava Ellis of Athens Ohio visits her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Norman Simkins of Jackson Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fisher
Lincoln Ave
Florida
Fisher
Fisher's Department Store
Dorothy Messick
Henderson
Holzer Hospital
Messick
Gene Ball
Ava Ellis
Athens
Ohio
Norman Simkins
Jackson Ave
Grand Larceny Charge Denied by Underwood
Robert Underwood pleaded not guilty before County Judge G. E. Sharp to grand larceny charges. Bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond for the March 11 theft of a pickup truck and various items from De Forest Weiss in Swan Township, with arrest in Cincinnati and return to McArthur by Sheriff Harold Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Robert Underwood
G. E. Sharp
Underwood
de Forest Weiss
Swan Township
Cincinnati
Harold Steele
Justice A. M. Goodwin Fines Three Men
Cases heard by Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin on Thursday included two charged with no valid inspection stickers. Gene Frances Elmore, Sr., and Daniel Richard Grant paid fines of 10 dollars and court costs. Charles Wesley Somerville was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving with a suspended license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin
Gene Frances Elmore, Sr
Daniel Richard Grant
Charles Wesley Somerville
Softball League Meet Planned by Point Pleasant Churches
Representatives from Point Pleasant churches will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce offices to organize the 1958 church softball league. Last season had seven churches in a successful league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Chamber of Commerce
Tax Deadline Set for April 30 in Vin ton County
Auditor Glenn L. Peters announced the 1958 personal tax filing deadline is Wednesday April 30 in Vin ton county. Only 425 returns have been filed so far, compared with 800 filed by the same period last year.
North Point PTA program showcases student acts at POINT PLEASANT
The North Point Pleasant School PTA met at Point Pleasant with president C. J. Hyer leading a nominating committee. About 150 parents witnessed pupil performances from Mrs. Carl Francis and Mrs. Evelyn Spence rooms, including plays, a dance, and a Flowers Versus Vegetables theme presented by Mrs. Ann Yeager’s class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
North Point Pleasant
PTA
C. J. Hyer
Beverly Wolfe
Dianna Stewart
Marty Buffington
Cathy Stephens
Nancy Morgan
Jan Emerick
Nancy Smith
Sandra Redmond
Sally Rayburn
Constance Goodman
Julia Smith
Nancy Halstead
Aileen Kirk
Virginia Berkley
Carol Kegley
Marilyn Fowkles
Susan Harper
Marsha Price
Sharon Thomas
Linda Anthony
Donna Darst
Dana Stephens
Odell Edmonds
Ronald Barton
John Towner
Ronald Duncan
Alan Fisher
Bobby Hamm
Allen Kayser
Bobby Tillis
Russell Lee
Clarence Hesson
Jon Gorrell
Thomas Darst
Howard Bennett
Scotty Icard
Evelyn Spence
Ramona Weikle
Diana Kent
Karen Ewing
Marsha Bonds
Rebecca Woodall
David Woodall
Peggy Rhoades
Verna Lamp
Patty Gregory
Ricky
Grant
Charles Pierce
Lana Jo Clark
Billy Shuler
Beth Meadows
Loretta Wolfinbarger
Dianne Goodman
Paul Darst
Eddie Huddleston
Betty Sturgeon
Marcia Darst
Catherine Woodard
Richard Elliott
Clayton Hesson
Marlene Rayburn
Ann Yeager
Tracy Bailey
Gary Barton
Daniel Brown
John Hyer
Eugene Jacobs
Michael Jiiden
Howard Love
Nelson Park
Chester Plants
Gregory Plants
David Rayburn
Samuel Roush
David Simmons
Michael Smith
John Vickers
David Wright
Susan Durst
Becky Gardner
Judy Greenlee
Diane Grimm
Natalie Hall
Marjorie Head
Nora McNeill
Vickie Morrison
Marsha Patterson
Sharon Lee
Ann Scott
Sharon Sturgeon
Melissa Williams
Molly Wilson
Park Improvements Begin at Harmon Park in Point Pleasant
Ground is broken for Harmon Park improvements in Point Pleasant. Grading for two tennis courts volleyball court and eventual basketball courts begins. A rerouted road will create larger play and picnic areas with planned parking croquet horseshoes badminton and a children's playground. A fulltime park attendant is planned for the season. Activities start in May with a Boy Scout camporee and church softball and little league baseball. Officials expect completion by early June with park opening sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Harmon Park
Harmon Park Commission
Church
Ordnance PTA Chooses Rea For President
At Ordnance School PTA the business session elected James Rea president for 1958 59 with John Hushion as vice president Mrs Forrest Clark treasurer and Mrs George Hor cher secretary Leo Bias chaired in the former president’s absence Dr Mildred Bateman announced a mental health rally for April 28 at 8 p m at the junior high school The group approved a new projector and roadmeter and heard a student play The Dawn of a New Day led by Mrs Freda Jordan with C N Haddox Mason County music supervisor present Mrs Jordan’s class won the attendance prize for most parents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ordnance School Pta
James Rea
John Hushion
Forrest Clark
George Hor
Mildred Bateman
Freda Jordan
Andy Wilson
C. N. Haddox
Mason County
Petitions Accepted At Demolay Meeting In Point Pleasant
Walter Sturgeon presided over the Chief Cornstalk Chapter meeting at the Masonic Temple. Three petitions were accepted for Joseph Balch Neil Lawson and Johnny Shinn. Initiation moved from April 27 to May 4 with seven members to be initiated. Ronnie Nichols and Richard Sayre admitted on their obligations. Annual car wash planned and T-shirt order approved for Demolay bowling. Court of honor report on merit medals presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Walter Sturgeon
Cornstalk
Demclay
Masonic Temple
Joseph Balch
Neil Lawson
Johnny Shinn
Ronnie Nichols
Richard Sayre
Court of Honor
Sturgeon
Man to speak to McArthur Development Association
John M. Frank head of the area development department of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company will speak Monday night April 21 at Kitchen's Restaurant 6 30 p m The talk covers steps a community must take to attract industry and follows remarks to nearby promotional groups in Wellington and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
John M. Frank
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
McArthur Development Association
Kitchen
Frank
Wellston
Jackson
Tax Form Help Session for Vinton County Employers
A Bureau of Unemployment Compensation representative will be in the Civic Building each Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM to assist Vinton County employers with tax form preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Civic Bldg
Vinton County
Point Pleasant High Basketball Players Receive Letters
Point Pleasant Senior High School coach Dick Horton awarded basketball letters at a Rotary Club dinner. Senior lettermen include Pat Young captain, Jack Burris, Marion Love, Bob Stephenson. juniors Orville Hamilton captain-elect, Rusty Wamsley, Eddie Skidmore, Frank Boggs, Ronnie Nichols, Bobby Blessing. sophomores Jimmy Joe Wedge, Dale Miller. managers Bill Baker, Walter Sturgeon. freshmen Doug Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Dick Horton
Rotary Club
Pat Young
Jack Burris
Marion Love
Bob Stephenson
Orvile Hamilton
Rusty Wamsley
Eddie Skidmore
Frank Boggs
Ronnie Nichols
Bobby Blessing
Jimmy Joe Wedge
Dale Miler
Bill Baker
Walter Sturgeon
Doug Hamilton
Pay 1957 Tax To Get New License Tags
The Charleston Motor Vehicle Department reports 10 percent of license applications returned for incorrect 1957 personal property tax proof. The 1957 legislature requires tax payment proof for issuing license plates. For 1957 filings, January 1, 1957, ownership must show tax payment. the sheriff's department issues a county receipt to accompany the license application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Motor Vehicle Department of Charleston
Sheriff’s Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birkheimer
Howard M. Wells
Glenn IL
Peters
Theodore R. Boring
John V. Morrow
C. E. Fout
Locust Grove
Gasco Plant
Dravo Corp
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian
Lot
Mental Assoc
Elizabeth Ann
Sandra Jindra
U.S. Marine Corps
Bruce Pates
Cleveland
Frances Boulton
Charlies Vanik
Miss Jindra
Parris Island
Ister
W. S. Hyre
Plymate
Nellie
WSWS
OES
A. M. Goodwin
North Point Pta
Cher
Leo Bias
William Burdette
C&soe
Development Assoc
Bureau of Unemployment
Eyes
Tela
Niagara Chemical D'Y
Taker's
Kris Kringle
Kanauga
Silver Bridge
America
Iron Horse
C. G. Steele
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