May Day festival features Mason County students
Pupils from elementary schools across Mason County gathered at the Ord nance School for a May Day festival led by principal Walden Roush. The program included choruses, dances, folk games, a tonette solo, and a rhythm band, followed by athletic events and student art displays under superintendent Haddox and various teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ordnance School
Walden Roush
Chester N. Haddox
Daniel M. Dorsey
Main Street
Luigi Denza
Svlins Dimulis
Hartford
MacKnight
Randolph
Beller
Blenner
Mason School
Alice Nease
Robert Adkins
Henry Love dies. services set in Point Pleasant
Henry Love of Mason County died Saturday in Weston West Virginia. Funeral services are planned for 2 p m Tuesday at Mohr Arnett Funeral Home with Rev Harry Eckels officiating. Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery. He was born April 5 1876 in Letart and left two marriages. Survived by Maggie Pickens Love wife four sons Virgil Oran Alvin Melvin two sisters and eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mohr-Arnett
Henry Love
Weston
W. Va
Harry Eckels
Suncrest Cemetery
Mr. Love
Mason County
Lum
Becky Rollins Love
Letart
Eunice Wiggins Love
Maggie Pickens Love
The
Heights Efub
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Virgil Love
Oran
Alvin
Melvin
Columbus
Ora Woodard
Flo Hayes
Lancaster
Ohio
Patricia Meier Visits Parents After Overnight Stay
Miss Patricia Meier, a student nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, was an overnight guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Meier, Tuesday.
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Pomeroy
Patricia Meier
St. Joseph Hospital
Philip Meier
Friendship Circle at Heights EUB Church Meeting
The Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church met Friday evening at Mrs. Gay Caste's Main St home. Members and guests enjoyed cake and ice cream. Present were Mae Sayre, Mary Bryant, Elma Wood, Charles Musgrave, Harry Godfrey, T. L. Morrison, Milton Lewis Sr., and Robert Hamm.
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Friendship Circle of Heights
EUB Church
Gay Caste
Main St
Mae Sayre
Mary Bryant
Elma Wood
Charles Musgrave
Harry Godfrey
T. L. Morrison
Milton Lewis
Robert Hamm
Mrs Hutchinson Hosts Bridge Club Event
Mrs John C Hutchinson of Jefferson Boulevard entertained her bridge club Friday evening. High score went to Mrs James McComb with second to Mrs N A Park Jr. Also playing were Mrs L W Getty, Mrs William Gygax, Mrs William Burdette, Mrs Paul Icard, Mrs Clarence Daugherty and Miss Sue Twitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hutchinson
Jefferson Blvd
James McComb
N. A. Park, Jr
L. W. Getty
William Gygax
William Burdette
Paul Icard
Clarence Daugherty
Sue Twitty
Sorority Members Attend State Convention at Hotel Frederick
Local Lambda Chi Omega members attended the state convention at the Hotel Frederick in Huntington. Attendees included Mrs. J. A. Shinn Mrs. Woodrow Kapp Mrs. James Hall Mrs. Cc. J. Hyer Mrs. John Hutchinson and Mrs. Woodrow Burdette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chi Omega Sorority
Frederick
Huntington
J. A. Shinn
Woodrow Kapp
James Hall
Cc. J. Hyer
John Hutchinson
Woodrow Burdette
Mattox Family Plans Move From Nitro to Georgia
Point Pleasant couple Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mattox and their son Phillip visited relatives in Tennessee and will relocate to Marietta Georgia for living quarters Mrs Mattox is Betty Lewis daughter of Milton Lewis Sr of High Street pending new residence in Marietta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Mattox
Phillip, Nitro
Tennessee
Marietta, Ga
Mattox
Betty Lewis
Milton Lewis
High St
Grover couple announce birth of son Gregory Steve
Mr and Mrs Dalton Grover announce the birth of a son Gregory Steve at Mason Clinic on April 21 Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Steve Eblin of Union Ave
Capital Trek Is Scheduled For Students
Three Greyhound buses will depart Capital City May 4 with junior high pupils, teachers, and parents for a two night Washington sightseeing trip. They will tour the capital area and Monticello and Mt. Vernon among other spots under teacher supervision with Virgil Siders, Mrs. Clarice Knapp, Mrs. Violet Gerlach, and Mrs. G E Mitchell guiding.
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Point Pleasant
Greyhound
Washington
Monticello
Mt. Vernon
Entrant Wins High Rating in Morgantown Contest
Point Pleasant’s Sandra Jones placed among the top four in the state dramatic reading contest in Morgantown. Sue Starling of Parkersburg High School won first place in interpretation. Starling is Mrs. John Carpenter’s niece. judges noted little difference among the top four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sandra Jones
Morgantown
Sue Starling
John Carpenter
Miss Starling
Parkersburg High School
Miss Jones
Navy Man Returns To Base at Newport
Boatswain Mate Robert M. Yost returns to his base at Newport Rhode Island after six days with his parents Mr and Mrs T F Yost of 2210 Main St He is attached to the USS Purdy a destroyer and has just come from service in the Korean theater He has been away for about eight months and has also traveled around the world serving in the Navy for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert M. Yost
Newport
R. I
T. F. Yost
Main St
Yost
Anay
Navy
Siders Sees Games Travels by Plane to Cincinnati
Virgil Siders principal of a junior high school attended a ball game in Cincinnati. He did not travel by bus train or auto. His nephew Lowell Sider of Marion Ohio flew with him in a two seat private plane from Gallipolis airport and they reached Cincinnati in just over an hour.
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Point Pleasant
Virgil Siders
Cincinnati
Lowell Sider
Marion
Ohio
Gallipolis
Gallia DAR Chapter Invites Mason Group
Officers and members of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR are invited to meet Mrs. Elsie Entsminger Aspinwall and Fred J. Enstminger with the French Colony Chapter N. S. DAR Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at 539 Second Avenue Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Colonel Charles Lewis
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Elsie Entsminger Aspinwall
Fred J. Enstminger
N. S. Dar
Second Avenue
Gallipolis
Taylor Ridge Deaths and Weekend Visits in Brewster Area
William Woods Jr died Monday in a Dayton hospital after a long illness. His family includes a wife and two sons, a granddaughter Ruth, and Norma and John Woods. Numerous relatives and friends were noted visiting and hosting in Dayton and nearby towns during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
William Woods
Dayton
Wilma Withera
New Pittsburg
Coey
Cecil Kelly
Paul Woods
Brooks Reed
Merle Coey
Greens Run
Jack Lanning
Brewster
Lenard Leach
Nickie Leach
Wellston
Chalfant
An- Nagle
Amesville
Glen Ieant
Trimble
Ernest Chalfant
Glouster
Caroline Chesser
Toledo
Travis Chesser
Albany
Dorothy Thompson
Red Town
Edna Woods
Special Area Services To Continue This Week
Special religious services will be held at Syracuse Rutland Salem Center and Hobson Methodist Churches this week led by Rev. Robert Linter. Miss Srma Porter of Oroville California and Miss Wilka Clift of Philadelphia Pennsylvania represent Youth Home Missions. Schedule includes Rutland 7 30 p m Monday Tuesday Wednesday Salem Center 7 30 p m Thursday Friday May 4 10 30 a m Rutland 2 p m Hobson 7 30 p m Syracuse
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Rutland
Salem Center
Hobson Methodist
Robert Linter
Srma Porter
Oroville
Calif
Wilka Clift
Philadelphia
Hobson
Pomeroy Couple Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony
Mary Grueser daughter of Mr and Mrs Aliie Grueser and Martin McAngus nephew of Mrs Sadie Betzing wed in a single ring ceremony at the Bailey home officiated by Rev Howard Ruppelt. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Bailey. The couple will reside with Mrs Betzing at 19 East Locust Street Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Aliie Grueser
Union Avenue
Mary
Martin McAngus
Sadie Betzing
E. Locust Sr
Robert Bailey
Rutland Road
Howard Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church of
Middleport
Weed
Blaetmar Auto Co
McAngus
Friendly Neighbors Club to Meet at Lohse Home
POMEROY The Friendly Neighbors Club will meet at 8 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Elizab eth Lohse in the local neighborhood gathering announced by the club secretary.
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POMEROY — The _ Friendly Neighbors Club
Elizabeth Lohse
Inspection Scheduled For Pythian Sisters
Mrs. Russell Goebricher grand chief of the Pythian Sisters will inspect Meigs Temple No 153 in Middleport Wednesday evening with a dinner in her honor at the Little House. Miss Erma Smith is most excellent chief and district deputy grand chief of District 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Goebricher
Conneaut
Pythian Sisters
Meigs Temple
No. 153
Little House
Erma Smith
Driver Fined $50 and Costs in DUI Case
Clyde L. Rogers was fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor Sidney T. Russell for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Paul Byerly, also a State Patrol case, paid five dollars and costs for speeding. Both cases were heard Saturday night. Baskets were made in Egypt before 5000 B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clyde L. Rogers
Sidney T. Russell
Paul Byerly
Russell
Kilgore Burnside and Marland Speak at Point Pleasant Rally
At a Democratic rally in Point Pleasant about 250 heard Sen. Harley M. Kilgore commend the American standard of living and free enterprise. Sen. Kilgore and Rep. M. G. Burnside joined gubernatorial candidate William C. Marland and Joe Burdett as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
Harley M. Kilgore
Kilgore
M. G. Burnside
William C. Marland
Joe Burdett
State Board of Control
AEC
Burnside
America
Seventeen Attend Youth Rally at Jackson
Mr and Mrs David Durst Jr Mr and Mrs Paul Smart Mrs Willis Anthony Mrs Edison Baker and Miss Jean Bennett led 17 youths from First Baptist Church to Jackson for a five association Youth Rally at First Baptist Church. Rev W T Packer of Rio Grande spoke at the event. The group included June and Jean Smart Shirley Miller Ruth Chage Jacqueline Rice Eleanor Satterfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Durst
Paul Smart
Willis Anthony
Edison Baker
Jean Bennett
First Baptist Church
Jackson
W. T. Packer
Rio Grande
June
Jean Smart
Shirley Miller
Ruth Chage
Jacqueline Rice
Eleanor Satterfield
Dee Hawkins
Dorig Mayse
Patricia Baker
Sally Sauer
Rae Ann Mills
Carole Goff
Bill Durst
Manning Klees
Terry Gallagher
Danny Sanborn
Charles Vroman
Annual Inspection Set For Wednesday Night
POMEROY Worshipful Master Russell I Wilson announced the 1952 annual inspection of Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and A M will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday night. Inspecting officer for Harry P Smith district deputy grand master will be Ewing Pyles Ironton past district deputy grand master Members of Masonic lodges in Ohio and West Virginia are invited. Refreshments will be served by the Eastern Stars after the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Russell I. Wilson
Pomeroy Lodge
A. M
Harry P Smith
Ewing Pyles
Ironton
Ohio
West Virginia
Robert D. Roberts
Apple trees brought to England in Roman era, historians say
It is believed that apple trees were taken to England during the period of Roman occupation. Historians suggest early cultivation and spread of apples in Britain dates back to Roman times.
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England
Open House Tonight by Middleport Scout Troop 45
Scout Troop 45 of Middleport invites parents and friends to an open house at the Middleport Public Library tonight at 7 30. The library basement room has been turned into attractive scout quarters praised by Scout Executive David Collins of Huntington. Displays cover ongoing projects and new equipment with recent refurbishments by the Scouts. A committee led by David Ohlinger and Howard Dailey organized the event with Mrs. Robert Coats assisting with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts
Middleport Public Library
David Collins
Huntington
David Ohlinger
Howard Dailey
Robert Coats
Spires Announce Birth of Son Tommie Far
Mr and Mrs Ted Spires of Bradbury announce the birth of a son, Tommie Far, on April 19 at the Schaekel Clinic in Mason. Mrs Spires, formerly Dollie Smith, lists Grandparents as Mrs Pansymes Cheshire and Mr and Mrs Kiam F Smith Sr of Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ted Spires
Bradbury
Tommie Far
Schaekel Clinic
Mason
All Bran claims relief from constipation with daily use
A Bethany Missouri reader reports stopping laxatives after daily All Bran changed her irregularity. The ad touts All Bran as rich in iron and B and D vitamins, non habit forming, and urges eating two cups daily with fluids. Offers double money back if not satisfied after ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Mich
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Wayne Austin
Bobby Spears
North Point Pleasant
Grimm
Rogers
Sunnyside
Ball
Keister
Kimberling
Sayre and Mrs. of the Fifth
Leon
Murphy's
Murphy
Cleveland
County
Friendship Circle
Bridge Club
Tan
Chartreuse
Navy Man
Siders
Gallia Dar
Pomeroy Social Notes
William Edwin Betz
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Athena County
William Edward White
R. J. Jones, JR
Hia
Nancy Jane Yocum
Genevieve Yocum
George Yocum
Court of Common Pleas of
B. Berry
Egypt
Demebats
William Marland
Marland
Ohio Valley
Chester
J. V. Kapp
Wallace Burdette
Atv
Sohio
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