Carbide and Carbon Coal Co Eyes Buffalo Land Purchase
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co continues land buying near Buffalo just across the Mason County line in Putnam County. Most bottom land east of Buffalo is reportedly acquired with held tracts including the Board 400 500 acres Bowles 15 acres and Wright 65 acres. Wright heirs Capt Loyal Wright of Henderson and Dana Wright of Ohio River Road are among the Wright heirs. A Buffalo businessman says no definite date for plant construction is known but expected within a few months.
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Point Pleasant
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
Buffalo
Mason County
Putnam County
Board
Bowles
Wright
Capt
Loyal Wright
Henderson
Dana Wright
Ohio River Road
Thomas Wright
Conflicting Reports About Herdman’s Condition Reach Court Official
Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones said he heard rumors that Bing Herdman had died after a rat snake bite at a Holy Roller meeting, but Forest Herdman and Dr. H Raynes reported Bing’s improving condition. Jones adds that the man’s proper name is Uriah Herdman, known to him from his Union District school years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vernon Jones
Union
Bing Herdman
Forest Herdman
Hight Mile Creek
H. Raynes
Raynes
Buffalo
Herdman
Jones
Uriah
Bing
FFA Members Win Awards at State Fair
Mason County FFA members entered exhibits at the State Fair in Lewistown. The chapter educational exhibit won $30 and a blue ribbon with a variety tray taking third and $5. Winners included Jackie Roush red ribbon for white eggs yellow ribbon for white leghorns Gus Douglas Jr national president red ribbon for hybrid corn white ribbon for wheat William McCoy green ribbon for brown eggs Edward Cromley green ribbon for potato exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
FFA
Lewisburg
Jackie Roush
Gus Douglas, Jr
William McCoy
Edward Cromley
Wiseman Family Reunion Set For August on Rio Grande Campus
The Wiseman Family Association will hold its thirty fifth annual meeting on August 31 at Rio Grande College Campus in Rio Grande. The group traces lineage to Isaac and Elizabeth Wiseman who emigrated from Berks County Pennsylvania to Rockingham County Virginia after the Revolutionary War, with E N Wiseman as family historian.
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Rio Grande
Wiseman
Roush Family Picnic Near Elgin Illinois
Mr and Mrs Walden F Roush attended a family picnic hosted by Leonard Roush near Elgin Illinois with about 75 attendees most of whom were Roushs. The gathering traced roots to Mason County lineages and Leonard is a distant relative of P E Roush of Upper Flats a notable Mason County farmer.
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Point Pleasant
Illinois
Walden F. Roush
Leonard Roush
Elgin
Roush
Mason County
P. E. Roush
Upper Flats
Arraignment Planned in Bigamy Case at Point Pleasant
Raymond Parsons brought from Sycamore North to Point Pleasant by Sheriff Hesson faced prosecutors Monday on a bigamy charge for allegedly marrying a second wife while still married. Officials said arraignment and a hearing likely Tuesday.
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Point Pleasant
Raymond Parsons
Ernest Hesson
Sycamore
William H. Bardin
Hesson
Point Pleasant Births and Discharges at Local Clinic
A daughter weighing six pounds 12% ounces was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rice at the Point Clinic. A daughter weighing six pounds one and one half ounces was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenlee, their first child, mother Hazel Oselene Kimberling. Mrs. Roy Woodall and her infant were discharged yesterday to their Buffalo home.
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Point Pleasant
Cheryl Kay
Carl Rice
Point Clinic
Paul Greenlee
Hazel Oselene Kimberling
Roy Woodall
Buffalo
Delegate Leaves Today for Legion National Convention
Mrs. Oscar S. Kelley district delegate to the national American Legion convention was scheduled to depart Charleston by train today for New York City where the event is being held this week.
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Point Pleasant
Oscar S. Kelley
National Convention of the American Legion
Charleston
New York City
Good Quality Grass Steers On Market
On Saturday at POINT PLEASANT several head of good grass steers appeared on the local market. Prices ranged with other markets as James Johnson notes. Top offerings included 1188 lb carload at 24.90 and 1400 lb truckload at 25. Medium and lower grades sold from 14 to 23.50 with various dairy and canner types, while hogs, lambs, and calves showed strong price points across weight classes.
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Point Pleasant
James Johnson
Bank Balance For Memorial Is Discovered
NEW HAVEN After paying memorial expenses the Civic Club learns an oversubscribed balance. Remaining Albums of Honor will be sold to fund playground equipment for Garden Club Park. The park draws visitors from both sides of the river with as many as 700 dining there daily and three picnics once underway. A move to add more tables and improve the park is under consideration.
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New Haven
New Haven Civic Club
Garden Club
Housing appeal urged for Graham Station workers
Louis J. Reusson notes a housing strain as workers flock to the Graham Station power plant. The West Virginia Bend Chamber of Commerce asks for listings of rooms and board available. The bureau requests local residents with facilities to notify the Information Bureau of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
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New Haven
Louis J. Reusson
Graham Station
West Virginia
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Information Bureau
Home Council Meet Planned for Jackson Mill October
Dorothy Haubeil, Gallia County home demonstration agent, asks members to notify by Sept 1 if they can attend the National Home Demonstration Council meeting in Jackson Mill W Va Oct 6 7 and 8 as accommodations are limited to 300 persons Minnie Price state home demonstration leader of Ohio sent the invitation with a message from Gertrude Humphreys state leader West Virginia inviting council women to attend.
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Gallipolis
National Home Demonstration Council
Jackson Mill
W. Va
Dorothy Haubeil
Gallia County
Minnie Price
Ohio
Weston
Gertrude Humphreys
West Virginia
Three Men Sent for Army Examinations
Sgt. Gordon E. Pennington announced three men from Gallipolis were sent to Fort Knox Kentucky for final examinations. John Cable of St Albans West Virginia is bound for three years in the air force. William T. Mitchell of Bidwell is slated for two years in the Regular Army unassigned. Leroy E. Mitchell of Bidwell also heads for two years in the unassigned Regular Army.
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Gallipolis
Gordon EF. Pennington
Fort Knox
Army
John Cable
St. Albans
W. Va
Air Force
William T. Mitchell
Bidwell
Leroy E. Mitchell
Social notes from Pt. Pleasant community events
Personal shower for Miss Betty Jane Williams prior to Aug. 30 wedding to Stanley Johnson hosted by Misses Betty Lou Bell and Elizabeth Lasley at the Hanes home on Ohio River Road. Women from Ruth Bible Class hosted a lawn gathering for the Men’s Bible Class at the A. L. Sauer home. refreshments served by Mrs. Sauer and her daughters. Numerous residents and visitors listed attended or were mentioned in connection with local social activities and trips to Charleston, Columbus, and the Ohio State Fair. several families planned travel and visits to relatives through midweek and weekend.
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Point Pleasant
Betty Lou Bell
Elizabeth Lasley
Betty Jane Williams
Stanley Johnson
Eugene Hanes
Ohio River Road
Cruickshanks
Laula Lewis
Clinton
S. C
Sue Adair May
Beckley
West Virginia University
Fourth St
Edward Gottman
Vicki and
Linda
Monroe City
George Sprenger
Arlin Hall
Viand St
Eva Candas
San Antonio
Texas
L. A. McMillin
Columbus
Lake Erie
Harold Somerville
Mary Ann
David
Hugh Currys
Charleston
D. L. Wilson
Fifth St
Lonnie Dawson
David Allen and
Larry
Lee Frame
Donald Stahl
Connie Frame
Cuyahoga
Ohio
Garnett Cillispie
Indo
Cal
Monroe Chase
New York City
Canada
Teachers to Lead Mason County Schools Next Term
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Rogers return from Charlottesville Virginia where they studied at the University of Virginia. Both will teach in Mason County schools next term. Kenneth McKee of Cincinnati visits with Mr and Mrs William Burdette. Several families visit and travel to Seattle Genoa Chicago Victoria B C and Berkeley Springs for weekends and with local officials.
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Rudolph Rogers
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Mason County
Kenneth McKee
Cincinnati
William H. Burdette
Frank Coburn
James A. Burdette
Bobby
Columbus
Eunice Beller
21St St
Nellie Bennett
Highlands Ave
Harry Anger
Seattle
Wash
Victoria
B. C
Bennett
Genoa
Chicago
Walden F. Roush
Berkeley Springs
W. W. Kessecker
Kessecker
New Haven High School
Roush
Mason
New Haven
Flora Myers
Sterling Dunlavy
Athens
Leonard Dunlavy
Charleston
James Dunlavy
Milton
William Cruickshanks
Lynn Lewis
Robert Goodall Dies at Home
Robert Goodall 90 died at his Walnut Township home near Waterloo after illness. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Arabia Baptist Church where he belonged 60 years with Rev Milton Bruce officiating. Burial in old Baptist Cemetery. Surviving are daughter Ethel grandson Orlyn son Harry Goodall Huntington four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Gallipolis
Robert Goodall
Arabia Baptist Church
Old Baptist Cemetery
Milton Bruce
Goodall
Walnut Township
Waterloo
Ethel
Orlyn
Funeral Services Held For Peter M. Blazer
Survivors of Peter M. Blazer 74 Bladen include two daughters and two sons Mrs. Ruby Saunders who lived with him Mrs. Roy Mooney Crown City Joe Blazer Proctorville Willard Blazer Canton a sister and brother Mrs Emma Freeman Boston and J J Blazer Porter. Services were held at Bethel Methodist Church and burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Peter M. Blazer
Bladen
Ruby Saunders
Roy Mooney
Crown City
Joe Blazer
Proctorville
Willard Blazer
Canton
Emma Freeman
Boston
J. J. Blazer
Porter
Bethel Methodist Church
Bethel Cemetery
Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gallipolis, according to the regional distribution listing.
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Marietta Paints
Bardin Bros. CO
Athens
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Pomeroy
Plymale Wagner CO
Gallipolis
Seven Fined in Gallipolis Municipal Court
Gallipolis residents faced fines in municipal court on Monday. Wallis Smith Joe Brown and Tom Barwood paid 5 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Charles Van Sickel Ralph White and Lawrence Nelson White each paid 50 dollars plus costs with six month driver’s rights suspensions for driving while intoxicated. Walter Kemm of Weirton West Virginia paid 5 dollars and costs for permitting an unlicensed operator to drive.
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Gallipolis
Wallis Smith
Joe Brown
Tom Barwood
Charles van Sickel
Ralph White
Lawrence Nelson White
Walter Kemm
Weirton
W. Va
Rotary Attendance Explained by Editor
Clyde T. Mitchell, editor of the Rotary Bulletin, explains that an absence from the regular club meeting may be made up and count as attendance either one week before or after the missed meeting. The club meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays for dinner, currently at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Gallipolis
Clyde T. Mitchell
Rotary Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church
Heat at Gallipolis waterworks hits 94 degrees
Gallipolis officials reported the temperature at the waterworks pump station rose to 94 degrees on Monday.
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Gallipolis
Truck Crashes Into Bank In Route 554 Collision
Gallipolis report says a truck carrying cases of pop collided with a bank 2.7 miles north of Porter on Route 554 Monday afternoon. Driver William Donald Murta 19 of Portsmouth lost control, causing major damage to the truck and smashing dozens of bottles of pop.
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Gallipolis
Porter
William Donald Murta
Portsmouth
Miss Maddox and Mr Bowman Wed in Rodney Church
Elizabeth Jean Maddox daughter of Mr and Mrs Brady Maddox Rodney and John Frederick Bowman son of Mr and Mrs J C Bowman Danville W Va were married Sunday at Rodney Methodist Church Rev Dowell Nihizer officiated Lucille Bowman maid of honor Roy Maddox best man Usher were John Callahan Madison W Va and Robert Maddox Dayton A reception followed at the bride’s home Elizabeth a Ohio University graduate serves as registrar secretary while John a veteran student at Ohio University Athens will return in fall for college reopening Guests included Athens residents Frank Lambs Martha Conger and Phil Cock with Lois Fry.
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Jean Maddox
Brady Maddox
Rodney
Rodney Methodist Church
John Frederick Bowman
J. C. Bowman
Danville
W. Va
Robert Maddox
Dayton
Joseph Miller
Carrie North
Rio Grande
Ohio University
Athens
Frank Lambs
Martha Conger
Phil Cock
Lois Fry
F Holcomb Shoots Himself With Shotgun
Gallia county report states Frank B. Holcomb 68 prominent farmer and former Huntington Township trustee killed himself with a single barreled shotgun Monday morning after a year of ill health. He left a note reading My Last Move. Survived by eight children and wife of 50 years. Body taken to McCoy funeral home in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank B. Holcomb
Ewington
Huntington Township
Paul Foster
Harold Wood
Holcomb
Grace George
Wendell Holcomb
Canal Winchester
Shirley White
Clarksburg
Ohio
Edna Miller
Frances Carter
Paul Holcomb
Columbus
Mary Woodall
East Rochester
Harold Holcomb
Effie
Minn
McCoy Funeral Home
Vinton
Four Girls Charged With Melon Stealing
Four girls were arrested by sheriff's officers near Gage after stealing watermelons from farmer S H Milam. Ruby Fraley 18 of Flag Springs was fined 10 dollars and costs in Justice of the Peace J H Shate court. The other three girls, all under 18, were lectured by Probate Judge John Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
S. H. Milam
Gage
Ruby Fraley
Flag Springs
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. H. Shate
John Howell
Rio Grande College Names Waré Biology Instructor and Dean Aide
Graydon L. Waré of Shaker Heights will join Rio Grande College as instructor of biological sciences and assistant to the dean of men when classes begin September 15. He holds a BA and MS from Western Reserve University and was announced by President F. W. McDermott on Monday.
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Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Graydon L. Waré
Shaker Heights
Western Reserve University
Rio Grande College
Pres
F. W. McDermott
Homecoming in Gallipolis features Charleston radio performer
A radio performer from Charleston will headline the Poplar Ridge homecoming coming Sunday August 31. Guests are asked to bring their own beverages and drinking water.
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Gallipolis
Charleston
Poplar Ridge
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R. E. Somerville
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