Gamma Globulin Still Seen as Polio Aid in 1954 Drive
Dr. J Stewart Lloyd outlines gamma globulin use for polio during the 1954 fund drive starting August 16. He notes limited, temporary protection and explains differences with the Salk vaccine, distribution rules, and the ongoing research progress toward a long lasting solution.
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Point Pleasant
J. Stewart Lloyd
Mason County
William D. Harmmon
University of Pittsburgh
Lloyd
Janas FE. Salk
Salk
University of Michigan
National Foundation
Sage
Washington Trip Winner From Point Pleasant
Jason Jackson son of Ed ward and Mrs Bellemead Jackson became the fifth Point Pleasant carrier to total 136 points for The Messenger trip to Washington RC. The 11 year old seventh grader completed sixth year at Ordnance Grade School with above average grades and as regular left fielder for the Rotary Little League. He swims in summer and plans college training in architecture. His mother teaches English at Point Pleasant High School and he has held his route nearly a year with a spotless Messenger record, increasing his daily customers by seven.
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Point Pleasant
Jason Jackson
Edward Jackson
Bellemead
Washington
Jason
Ordnance
Rotary
Point Pleasant High School
Sunday School Picnic for Main Street Baptist Church Members
A new Sunday school class of the Main Street Baptist Church held a Friday evening picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Carder on Sand Hill Road. The gathering, the class’s first, included several couples and families as listed, with plans for an upcoming organizational meeting.
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Main Street
Jeffrey
Eugene B. Hanes
Karen
Mike
Ernest L. Handley
Rickey
Ancil Carder
Cathy Dawn
Ruth Peveto
Philip
Donald
Eugene Steele
Vickie
Brenda
WSCS Picnic At Vaught Memorial Church
The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Church met on Winfield Road with Mrs. Hersel Barnett hosting. The meeting opened with a Bible reading and prayer, reports were given, a brief business session held, and a kitchen shower for Rev. and Mrs. La Parl. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests.
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WSCS
Vaught Memorial Church
Herse Barnett
Winfield Road
Harold A. la Parl
William Icard
Herbert Henderson
la Parl
Hugh Reiker
Eric Nyistrom
Nettie Miller
Ted Stevens
William Reiker
Raymond Adams
Hersel Barnett
Farm Women Picnic Planned at Southside Center
POINT PLEASANT The annual Pioneer Farm Women's club picnic will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the county recreation center at Southside. Members are to take a picnic dinner and table service. Coffee and tea will be furnished.
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Point Pleasant
Pioneer Farm Women's Club
Southside
Fort Randolph Society Picnic at Harmon Park
The Fort Randolph Society of the Children of the American Revolution invites members and guests to a picnic Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Harmon Park in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Fort Randolph Society
Children of the American Revolution
Harmon Park
Church Camp Schedule for Huntington District
The Senior Youth camp of the Huntington district Methodist Churches will run Aug. 9 at Camp De-Kan-A-Wida Salt Rock for five days. Attendees from Point Pleasant include Linda White Carol Sue Machir Bobby Fowler and Richard Startzman. The intermediate camp meets Aug 16-21 at the same site with Marguerite Keener John Thabit and James Lewis attending.
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Point Pleasant
Huntington District Methodist
Rabbit in Tin Can Mystery Near Oak River Manitoba
Frank Hayhurst shot a bush rabbit at Oak River Manitoba and found the body inside a tin can with legs exposed. He suspects the rabbit entered the can when young and small as it lay open at both ends.
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Frank Hayhurst
Oak River
Manitobas
Public Aid Office Denies Vote Rumor in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Public Assistance denies a rumor that aid would be stopped for those who did not vote as dictated. District administrator K. K. Ranson says eligibility is not influenced by political activity and relies on a merit personnel system. A primary election is scheduled for August 3 in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Department of Public Assistance Saturda
K. K. Ranson
West Virginia
Boys and Girls 4-H Camps Opened at Jackson’s Mill
Point Pleasant Mason County 4-H news reports both boys and girls camps starting at Jackson’s Mill with sessions running to August 9 for boys and August 15 for girls. Local participants include Laverne Blain Walden Bennett Roush Randall Garland Roger Freeman Jimmy Mitchell Linda Durst Jean Smith Judy Mitchell Sally Barnett Kennetta Shaffer Janet Jordan Ruth Oshell Mary Frances Blaine Nancy Sayre. Miss Jordan competes in grooming and county representation. Miss Summer directs recreation and serves as instructor.
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Point Pleasant
Jackson's Mill
Elizabeth Summer
Mason County
Laverne Blain
Walden Bennett Roush
Randall Garland
Roger Freeman
Jimmy Mitchell
Linda Durst
Jean Smith
Judy Mitchell
Sally Barnett
Kennetta Shaffer
Janet Jordan
Ruth Oshell
Mary Frances Blaine
Nancy Sayre
Raccoon Drags Dockside Tackle Up Hill At Lake Ozark
Kenneth Dillon left his rod and reel on a Lake of the Ozarks dock overnight and woke to find the plug and line dragged far up the bank. A raccoon had become tangled in the tackle and hauled it up the hill.
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Camdenton
Kenneth Dillon
Lake of the the Ozarks
Health tips for pupils from Marshall County Health Dept
The Marshall County Health Department advises parents of school pupils to arrange a thorough physical and dental check up before school begins. Parents should accompany examinations to share medical history and help doctors plan for any limitations. Immunizations and booster doses are emphasized to protect the child and community.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Health Department
Chilren
Dorothy Watkins
Mise Watkins
Walker Dies at 72 in Point Pleasant
Marcus G. Walker 72 of 301% Main St died Sunday at 11 50 am after months of illness He owned a grocery store at Lock Eleven and Point Pleasant for 35 years retired then worked as a guard at Sylvania Electric plants Born May 20 1882 near Henderson son of the late Phillip and Cryena Cooper Walker Wife Mary Frost Walker died 1946 Survived by son Raford Walker daughter Mrs Winfrede Novoskok sister Miss Doris Walker four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Mark Arnett funeral home Rev Alan C Young officiating Burial Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
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Point Pleasant
Marcus G. Walker
Main St
Lock Eleven
Sylvania
Henderson
Phillip
Cryena Cooper Walker
Mary Frost Walker
Order of United American Mechanics
Raford Walker
Winfrede Novoskok
Doris Walker
Mark-Arnett
Alan Co. Young
Trinity Methodist Church
Lone Oak Cemetery
Divorce Filed in Circuit Court in Point Pleasant
Mary Margaret Rupe sues Arthur Rupe Jr in Circuit Court alleging cruelty. Next friend Ann Whalen represents the plaintiff with attorney Carroll W. Casto.
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Point Pleasant
Mary Margaret Rupe
Ann Whalen
Arthur Rupe
Carroll W. Casto
Does Your Dog Scratch Skins Relief and Remedies Ad
An ad for a veterinary skin treatment claims quick relief for dogs with mange skin disorders by applying a preparation that attacks mites lice and fungi on contact. It lists a price of 61.40 postpaid and provides the Lab address in Mansfield Ohio.
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