Mason Property Selected As Site For New School
Mason County Board of Education settled on the Lieging and part of the Cook property in Mason for the new Mason Elementary School. Chester Bartram was named North Point Pleasant Elementary principal and will assist with testing in cooperation with Otis Rice. A steering committee led by Charles J. Hyer will direct building and financing for the Point Pleasant High School gym. Bids on wiring for Hartford Elementary and Point Pleasant Junior High were opened. bids for the latter were rejected. E. A. Masters won Hartford wiring contract for 405.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason
Mason County Board of Education
Cook
Mason Pta
Frank Poling
North Point Pleasant
Chester Bartram
Sunnyside and
Ordnance Schools
North Side School
Otis Rice
Point Pleasant High School
Charles J. Hyer
William A. Woolfitt
Nelson Park
Chester Roush
S. C. Moystin
Hartford
E. A. Masters
Frances Gerlach
West Columbia School
Annette Harless
William Stolle
Arbuckle
Rachel Somerville
Henderson
Elizabeth Pullins
Roosevelt
Hannan and
Wahama
Eunice Beller
Parker
Huntington
New Haven
Langston School
Cooper
Bletner
Capehart
McFarland
Charles J. Hyre
Eagle School
Lathey
Holland
Decrees Go To Seven Decrees Go To Seven
Seven Mason Countians received degrees at Marshall College summer commencement. Erma Barnett, North Point Pleasant Elementary School teacher, earned an MA after ten years and earlier BA in 1940. She heads Mason County Teacher's Association and is Delta Kappa Gamma member. James Edward Ervin, Leon School principal, also earned an MA. Other local graduates included Mrs. Robert Ferguson Mrs. Yarl Randolph Mrs. Martha Roberts and Edwin Schul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Marshall College
Erma Barnett
North Point Pleasant
Marshall
Delta Kappa Gamma
Mason County Teacher's Association
James Edward
Ohio Man Is Extradited
Ohio man 31 named Cecil Run ion was picked up on felony charges Friday night by State Police Sgt. D. G. Wilfong and Deputy Sheriff T. L. Morrison. He was extradited over the state border by Crawford County Ohio Sheriff Ralph E Schreck, the man originally arrested on a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cecil Runion
D. G. Wilfong
T. L. Morrison
Ralph E Schreck
Crawford County
Ohio
James Poteet
Point Clinic
Leo Stearns
Grace Hoschar
Aten Gains One Vote As Recount Starts
The Mason County clerk recount began in POINT PLEASANT with John Aten gaining a single vote against John E Brown after reviewing five precincts. Attorneys Will Daniels and local lawyers argued over sealed certificates and the court adjourned with recounts to continue Tuesday.
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Aten
Point Pleasant
Mason County
John Aten
John E. Brown
Dencil Wedge
J. E. Watterson
Frank Lieving
Watterson
John F. Wheaton
Will Daniels
Huntington
Brown
William Bardin
Raymond Musgrave
Daniels
Vernon Jones
Lieving
Birthday Gathering Sees Surname Spread in Pt. Pleasant
Mrs. Vernon Jones hosts relatives and friends from across West Virginia and Ohio for a Sunday birthday gathering. Attendees include Paul Jones and family from Detroit, Gail Jones and grandchildren from Leon, Russell Jones and wife from Point Pleasant, plus many cousins and visitors from Cottageville Racine Fairfax and Ripley sharing stories and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vernon Jones
Jericho Road
Paul
Allen Paul
Detroit
Gail
Eddie
Rebecca
Leon
Russell
Lynn Martin
Mary Ann
Ronnie
Charleston
Steve Noble
Roy Sayre
Cottageville
Kenny
Donald Stough
Beatrice and
Lee
Ricky Reed
4-H Leaders Meet To Map Future Plans
Mason County 4-H Leaders' Association met at the high school home economics cottage to discuss the Mason County Youth Fair project completion, treasury details, tee shirt inventory, crafts materials, and the next meeting set for Sept 9 at 8 p m. The gathering welcomed new county 4-H Agent Kenneth Bragg as existing agent Mrs Justine Foglesong departs for Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
4-H Leaders’ Association
4-H
Kenneth Bragg
Justine Foglesong
Morgantown
Arnett Roush
Jo Lou Keener
Earl McCoy
Dana Durst
Bill McCoy
George Keener
Charles Foglesong
George Fowler
Evalee Frye
Sandra Jones
Kenneth Roush
Mervin Roush
Lola Jean Roush
Ruth Ann Hogsett
Howard Foglesong
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sarah Lowery
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Lowery who died at Greens Run were conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Greens Run Church of Christ. Mrs. Gilbert Courtney Mrs. Christine Brown and Charles Bradfield sang, with burial in Chauncey cemetery.
Federal post openings seek professional engineers
The U S Civil Service Commission announces examinations for engineers in the federal service with salaries from 4600 to 5400 dollars yearly. Further details and applications may be obtained from F D Higgins secretary in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Cail Service Commission
F. D. Higgins
Locretary
Draftees Receive Additional Physical Examinations in Two Counties
Two more physical examination drafts from Mason and Putnam Counties were ordered by the state adjutant general. Each draft of 40 men ages 19 to 25 is slated for Sept 6 and Sept 14, boosting local exam totals to 150 since the June Korea alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason
Putnam
State Adjutant General
Selective Service Board
Charleston
Selective Service Office
Fourth and Main
Mason County
Putnam County
Ronald Crawford
Marietta
Ohio
William L. Rollins
Leon
Wiliam Leport
Henderson
Kenneth D. Jordan
Cottageville
Charles D. Yaeger
John van Meter
West Columbia
Luther O. Tucker
Wendall W. Kaylor
Walter A. Newberry
Charles R. Poor
Franklin L. Johnson
John W. Watterson
Apple Grove
John S. Reitmire
Hartford
George W. Gibeaut, Jr
Chauncey natives Mila and Mr Stalder visit kin
Former Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Mila Stalder of Springfield returned from a vacation to Niagara Falls Windsor Canada Cleveland and Chauncey to visit Mrs Ella England at 21 Converse Street. They attended the Stalder family reunion at Logan Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mila Stalder
Springfield
Niagara Falls
Windsor
Canada
Cleveland
Ella England
Converse St
Stalder
Logan Park
Nurse Margaret Kelly Misattributed in Point Pleasant Report
The Sunday report incorrectly linked nurse Margaret Kelly to Dr. Dan Glassman in Point Pleasant. She is a registered nurse associate at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, not affiliated with that office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point. Pleasant
Margaret Kelly
Dan Glassman
Point Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Deacons and Trustees to Meet at Glouster Church
Thomas Morris chairman of the Glouster First Baptist Church deacons calls a special meeting of the board and church trustees in the church Thursday at 7 p.m. to discuss church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thomas Morris
Glouster First Baptist Church
Glouster Social Notes Highlight Regional Travel and Visitors
Glouster notes list guests and visits from Alexander Indiana. Bernard Harvey family in Cincinnati. H E Pettit in Trimble. Liloyd Wyatt in Trimble. Evan Morgan Sr and family visiting relatives. Eliza Mecum weekend visitors include multiple names. Emmett Campbell and California trip. Lena Campbell former local teacher now in California. extended visits with Hall family in Booth W Va Morgantown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Alexander
Ind
Mr. Morgan
Elizabeth Gordon
Evan Morgan
Bernard Harvey
Terry
Gwen
Trimble
Cincinnati
H. E. Pettit
Crooksville
Bart Pettit
Liloyd Wyatt
Youngstown
Sam Wyatt
Bertha Wyatt
Sue Ann
Jess Easler
Duncan Falls
Evan III
Fort Laughton
Washington, D.C
Andrew Mecum
Rhode Island
Marlene Skinner
Columbus
Roy
Pam Bolin
Athens
Ret Keller
Logan
Mary Lou Jondson
Jacksonville
John Mecum
Jack
Ret
Donald
Alfred Mecum
A. Q. Hall
Daghter
Patricia Ann
Ohio
Mr. Campbell
Glouster
George Campbell
Lena Campbell
California
Homecoming Planned by Jacksonville Methodist Church
The Jacksonville Methodist Church will host an all day homecoming Sunday starting at 9 a.m. with Sunday school and opening prayers led by Ira Conaway. Rev. Charles F. Cartrey will deliver the Homecoming message at 10:15 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. with a welcome by Josephine Campbell. The program features readings, solos, duets, a piano duet, and impromptu talks, with J. L. Altman as master of ceremonies.
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Glouster
Jacksonville Methodist Church
Ira Conaway
Ethel Shirkey
Delia Shirkey Landon
J. L. Altman
Delia Johnson
Helen Leach
Linda Exenhamper
Shirley Davis
Helen Vaughn
Arlene Davis
Janice Burdiss
Ann Williams
Della Shirkey Landon
Malcom Higgins
Frances Sayre
Robert Taylor
Mary Cook
Funeral Service Held For Mrs. Lowery
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Lowery 87 widow of David Lowery were held Sunday afternoon at Greens Run Church of Christ conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. A niece Mrs Daisy Syx Dayton formerly of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs A L Preston Chauncey attended. Burial followed at Nye cemetery Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Sarah Lowery
David Lowery
Effie Cartwright
Greens Run
Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
Nye
Daisy Syx
Dayton
A. L. Preston
Amateur Hour Entrants Sought for Old Settlers Homecoming
Mrs Wahneta Ex enkamper of Jacksonville invites contestants for the amateur hour at the Old Settlers Homecoming. Interested participants may contact by letter or telephone 1525 or visit her home for personal discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Wahneta Exenkamper
Jacksonville
Old Settlers
Family visit to Mr and Mrs F E Cook
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Frank Cook and daughter Sharon of Charleston West Virginia visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs F E Cook at Lower Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Cook
Sharon
Charleston
W. Va
F. E. Cook
Lower Plains
Waffle Dinner Honored Local Ladies
Chauncey residents hosted a waffle dinner for Mrs. Viola Howard Miss Helen Howard Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett and Miss Olive Brookins from Millfield plus Mrs. Mabel Stason and Anita of Trimble. Amanda Armstrong Sabra Armstrong and Jo Ellen Carter of Glouster organized the event for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Amanda Armstrong
Sabra Armstrong
Jo Ellen Carter
Glouster
Viola Howard
Helen Howard
Elizabeth Robinett
Olive Brookins
Millfield
Mabel Stason
Anita
Trimble
Rummage Sale Planned by Glouster Methodist Class
The Orpha Sunday school class of Glouster Methodist Church has set a rummage sale in the Kamento building on High Street. It begins Friday at 1 p.m. and runs each afternoon during Sept 1 9, except Thursday when it opens only in the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glousterthe Orpah
Glouster Methodist Church
Kamento
High St
Moore Family Visit From Dayton Seen In Chauncey
Chauncey notes a visit by Darrell Moore and wife from Dayton to relatives in Chauncey including Harry W. Moore Lower Plains Wendell Moore New Marshfield Road and Melvin Moore Athens Roger Moore son of Wendell Moore employed in Dayton also visited his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Darrell Moore
Dayton
Harry W. Moore
Lower Plains
Wendell Moore
New Marshfield Rd
Melvin Moore
Athens
Roger Moore
Mrs Reeves Visits Chauncey From Virginia
Mrs Juanita Blackford Reeves and her children Kenna Lee and Johnny of Alexandria Virginia are in Chauncey for a two week visit with Mrs Rhoda Mc Cathran and Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Mrs Reeves parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford at 67 Mill Street Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Juanita Blackford Reeves
Kenna Lee
Johnny
Alexandria
Rhoda McCathran
Arthur Burchfield
Lower Plains
Reeves
Clarence Blackford
Mill St
Two Plains Recruits Complete Air Force Indoctrination
Pvt. William E. Bryan age 17 and Pvt. George R. Tinklam age 19 both sons of Plains residents Violet Bryan and Mr and Mrs Carl Tinklam. They have completed their indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Bryan
Violet Bryan
the Plains
George R. Tinklam
Carl Tinklam
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs Glenn McDonald visits mother in Chauncey
Mrs Glenn McDonald of Glouster spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting her mother Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel at 14 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Glenn McDonald, Glouster
Chauncey Sunday
Elizabeth Ferrel
High St
The Plains School Opens With Fresh Interior Deco
Chauncey report notes The Plains School redecorated with pastel shades in all classrooms. Regular term starts Tuesday September 5 at 8 30 am with morning classes only and noon dismissal. no lunches the first week. Lunch room opening date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mrs Lydia Dailey Reported Improved
Chauncey and McConnelsville Ohio area residents learn Mrs Lydia Dailey of Lower Plains is slightly improved after months of illness while staying at her daughter’s home in McConnelsville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lydia Dailey
Lower Plains
McConnelsville
Ohio
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