Mason County Republicans name registrars for districts
Mason County Republican Executive Committee announces registrars for each district with numerous names listed by district numbers. Prosecuting Attorney William H. Bardin notes no more than ten registrars may be appointed per magisterial district, forcing both committees to drop one name from Clendenin and Lewis districts which have six precincts.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Republican Executive Committee
Arbuckie
Virgil Hereford
Charles Buckle
P. L. Hughes
Clendenin
Bessie Supples
J. M. Sheline
Marion Henry
Hallie Plants
C. P. Stout
Kie Hatfield
John Clench
Clement Smith
Clea Johnson
Lewis
Wadear Thabet
Gail
Faires
G. C. Hite
Bonnie Krebs
Lucian Staais
William Wood
Robinson
Scott McDaniel
Gertrude Gaskins Potts
Union
B. $. Stewart
Oscar Clark
Hollie Stewart
Stanley Tucker
Waggener
Bessie &. Keil
Russell Fields
Lucille Johnson
Nip Stewart
William H. ‘Bardin
Rutland couple wed in county clerk's office
Miss Grace Helen Jackson the granddaughter of Mrs W A Wallace Glenwood and Joseph Burlin Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs Robert Vaughn Rutland were united in marriage in the county clerk's office with Rev C G Bitlups reading the ceremony The bride attended Sunnyside School and the groom attended West Grant Schools in Illinois He served with the 335th Engineer Bn in France Belgium and Germany
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Foint
Helen Jackson
Streeter
W. A. Wallace
Glen- Drain
Tilwood
Rutland
Joseph Burlin Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Ill
C. G. Bitlups
John G. Aten
Charles Sydnor
Sunnyside
West Grant
Illinois
France
Belgium
Ger
Navy morale warned by Admiral Merrill on merger plan
The National Dispatch argues President Truman underestimates Navy fears over the merger, citing Admiral Merrill’s battle-tested credentials from Bougainville. It warns a weakened Navy under Army control could invite future attacks on American shores and stresses the need for proper defense leadership.
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Washington
Truman
United States Navy
Dallas
Tex
A. S. Merrill
Merril
Merrill
Southwest Pacific
Bougainville
Admiral Merrill
Owly
Rabaul
Bureau of Public Relations
Navy Department
Japan
United States
Navy
Army
Army Air Forces
Admiral Joseph Taussig
Pearl Harbor
Taussig
Debby Weekn and Joel Sumter at Cape Cod affair
Debby Weekn, a tomboyish 19 year old on Cape Cod, clashes with sister Ages over marriage prospects. She meets Bart Wyman and Joel Sumter, then Bart persuades Joel to return for a planned shooting, promising Debby will be left alone.
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Cape Codafill
Debby
Joel Sumter
M Giest
Wymans
Bart
Wyman
Joel
Irebyy
Spring Flight Plans on Northeaster Bay Trip
Characters discuss a rowing trip around Shoot-flying Bay as a storm looms. Ellie Debny Bart Joel plan to meet at 5 15 at the Wymans guest house and consider staying on the mainland if conditions worsen. Debny adjusts her jacket while Bart notes her appearance.
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William Mater Hreomieset
Ellie
Agnes
Bart
Debby
Joel
Wymans
Debny
Duck Hunt Plans Turn Into Evening Visit
Ellie and Debby host Bart Joel and Bull at Debby’s kitchen as plans for a duck hunting trip unfold. A northeaster brews while conversations hint at recoying behind the island and shared boats, stirring cautious optimism about the forthcoming season.
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Ellie
Bart
Debby
Debbi
Joel
Bull
Agnes
Joel Sumter
Shootflying Bay
Evie
Lamentable view on wartime food and rationing
The piece argues Americans waste food while urging drastic rationing and fair global distribution. It notes meat and wheat shortages, black market activity, and compares consumption with Europeans and Asiatics, urging restraint and a realistic, generous approach despite Washington’s limits.
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Washington
Price Controls Lifted Shift to Faster Production says pundits
The article argues that removing price controls will spur rapid production and restore goods on shelves. It predicts a brief inflation spike followed by a buyers strike, with consumers deciding prices by value and competition. Labor costs may compress as workers face higher prices and possible unemployment.
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House
White House
Senate
America
Street Repairs Urged For Postwar Athens Roadways
After the war most town streets are rough and worn. The piece advocates resurfacing Athens using the durable material used on North Court Street, arguing it would save car and truck owners and should be adopted district wide where repairs have lagged.
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Athens
North Court St
Wyatt housing program speeds through Congress
Peter Edson notes housing administrator Wilson Wyatt moved quickly to gain authorization for a 2 700 000 unit postwar program. While private construction lags, industry leaders acknowledge the plan's soundness, with premium payments and pre fabricated housing incentives seen as net gains for the treasury.
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Washington
Wilson W. Wyatt
Wyatt
Congress
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wonatt
Wratt
Hes
Rome
Treasury
Shortage of Lumber Delays Home Building in Point Pleasant
A local report notes few new houses started last fall remain incomplete due to material shortages. Builders struggle to secure weatherboarding flooring and paint, while demand persists for lumber and roofing. residents inquire about selling or supplying timber to finish homes.
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Point Pleasant
Coal Strike Puts Others Out of Jobs
Point Pleasant reports several railroad workers mainly New York Central carpenters painters and section men in Ohio have been laid off due to the coal strike. Most victims live east of Point Pleasant in Cooper Cologne and Union Districts with some seeking other work. One man planned to catch foxes for a $5 bounty per animal.
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Point Pleasant
New York Central
Ohio
Cooper
Cologne
English Girl Is Bride of Mason Man
Ross Spencer and Margery Gorton wed at Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Holly Shamblin officiating. The bride, native of Manchester, wore a pastel beige suit. groom’s family and friends attended. The couple will reside in Cincinnati after a reception following the ceremony.
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Point Pleasant
C. C. Spencer
Seventh St
Ross
Margery Gorton
Manchester
England
Trinity Methodist Church
Holly OG. Shamblin
H. K. Fry
W. V. Spencer
Asheville
N.C
Rita Jo Spencer
W. Vaughn Spencer
Germany
Point Pleasant High School
University of Cincinnati
Mrr
Spencer
Paramount
Columbia Pictures, Inc
Cincinnati
Rita Jr
Stanley Johnson
Stanley Neale
William
Jimmy Johnson
Homer Martin
Ross N. Filson
Polly Ann
Frank L. Filson
Vern C. Filson
Elza Martin
Tom Walters
William le
James McComb
Garrett Green
Edward Bohn
Holly
Shamblin
Gallipolis Personal News Highlights Local Residents
Mrs. Mitton L Miller Mrs Gail Faries and Mrs Ora P Biddie visited Gallipolis. Capt Camille Swigert WAC on furlough from Berlin visited family then left for Ft Lauderdale for torpedo bombing training. Okey C Roush to Ft Lauderdale Miami for two weeks. John A Blain patient at Mayo Clinic expected home soon. Mrs Blain ill staying with daughter Mrs Earl Mohr. Mr and Mrs R N Bonar moved to 104 Ninth St. Albert Sauer Jr spent day in Charleston on business. Mrs Early Ends improving after illness with family here. Mrs Joseph Jewell hosting Friendship Circle at her Jefferson Ave home. Assessor F B Morrison stayed home to tend spring planting. Mr and Mrs Ross Spencer returned from Cincinnati to spend Easter with parents.
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Point Pleasant
Mitton L. Miller
Gail Faries
Ora P. Biddie
Gallipolis
Camille Swigert
WAC
Kerr Blain
South Side
Capt. Swigert
Berlin
Chester A. Roush
Okey C. Roush
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Ars
Joseph Jewell
Friendship Circle of Heights United Brethren Church
Jefferson Ave
Newell
F. B. Morrison
Ripley Road
Frank Carpenter, Jr
Ross Spencer
Cincinnati
C. C. Spencer
Seventh St
Another Candidate Reported in Mason
Mason race heats up as a possible third Republican candidate for the House of Delegates emerges from Point Pleasant. Local politicians doubt extra entrants will appear. Current announced hopefuls include George A. Rairden and J. G. F. Johnson for the delegation, John Barnett for county commissioner, and F. B. Lieving, former sheriff, for the post.
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Point Pleasant
House of Delegates
George A. Rairden
Leon
J.G.F. Johnson
John Barnett
F. B. Lieving
Kaylong
Miller Sues for Divorce in Point Pleasant
Phyllis Miller files for divorce from Charles Miller Jr in Point Pleasant alleging cruelty. Married in 1945 they separated April 8. No children involved.
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Point Pleasant
Phyllis
Miller
Charles Miller, Jr
A.E.W. Club Messing and Sans Souci Dance News
Thirty members of the A E W club attended a gathering at the home of Ethel Beekman on Hudson Avenue with Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick and Mrs. L C Morris assisting. Sixty five couples attended the Sans Souci spring dance at Hotel Berty, led by Miss Ethel Roberts and Mr Bud Smith.
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A.E.W. Club
Ethel Beekman
Hudson Ave
Georgia Kilpatrick
L. C. Morris
Hotel Berty
Ethel Roberts
Bud Smith
Henry Woodyard Buys Publishing Company
In Point Pleasant Spencer and Buckhannon Henry C Woodyard buys Woodyard Publications Inc assets for 83000 after a Thursday sale The Spencer Times Record building on Sixth St Point Pleasant drew 1000 bids Other bids were reportedly mailed Woodyard acts for himself his nephew and his sister in law
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Point Pleasant
Woodyard Publications, Inc
Spencer
Teal Estate
Spencer and Buckhannon
Henry C. Woodyard
West, Virginia
Carl Smith
Woodyard
Spencer Times-Record
Sixth St
J. Sanford Rhoades
Jackson Ave
Smith
Woodard
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W. H. Bardin
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Armare Post
Eevice, Inc
Peter Edson
Ing
Iiitie
Mason Man
Mason
By Galbraith
L. Bardin
Florida
Noble Grand Bingman
Oddfellows Lodge
Martha Whipple
Mr. Goredon Welson
Westfield, N. J
Hazel Hawkins
Washington, D. C
Harry McKinstry
Sallie
A. L. Bechtel
Niles
Bechtel
Manda Dorsey
Niles School
Henry Woodyard
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