Controversy Over Newspaper Access To School Board
A heated dispute in Point Pleasant centers on denying a local newspaper reporter access to a Monday school board meeting. Votes failed motions to invite reporters and to admit press attendance, while a later transcript revealed each member’s vote on minutes. The issue spotlights public access rights to meetings and press involvement.
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Sam A. Solmons
Foint
Pleasant
Board of Education
Otis Young
Caldwell
Mr. Young
Burdette
Young
Blessing
Curry
They Messenger
Curry and Young
Campbell Stevens
Blessing and
Carl Smith
State Gazette
Smith
Plans for Mason County AAA Election
Complete plans are in place for the Mason County Agricultural Adjustment Association annual election of committeemen and delegates. Commissioners named to oversee the election. representatives from each community will gather Friday to receive supplies and instructions ahead of the Monday vote in fifteen communities. Delegates chosen in Monday’s election will meet Tuesday to select the county committee, which will then elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Agricultural Adjustment Association
H. J. Sayre
Baden
W. Heathews
Beaje
Fred Kaylor
Broad Run
F. N. Wallis
Buckle
James T. Cain
Elmwood
B. P Roush
Flat Rock
Charley Nance
Glenwood
Millard Doss
Hickory Chapel
A. L. C. Dunham
Leon
Elza Litchfield
Walters
Williams
Nat
Peter Hughes
Shadle
A. M. Sheets
South Side
R. W. Sethy
Sunnyside
He J
Board to value land for B&O Bridge north of Ripley
Commissioners Bardin McCausland Riley Lee Waldis meet Judge Miller in Ripley to value three small land parcels for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad condemned land. Hearing set for December 18. First slag car consignment to build embankments arrives as bridge construction proceeds with engineers Berwick Zepp Hoad and Wadsworth supervising on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George A Bardin
Alex McCausland
Fred Riley
Rolfe Lee
Charles Waldis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Lewis H. Miller
Ripley
A. L. Neale
Martha R. Miller
Fred W. Hartweg
R. D. Berwick
Clarkshire
H. C. Zepp
D. E. Hoad
Baltimore
W. M. Wadsworth
Pittsburgh
94 Students Absent in Local Flu Epidemic
POINT PLEASANT An influenza epidemic sweeps the town with mild cases but heavy school absenteeism. Senior High School reports 30 absent, Junior High 40 absent, Central Jade School 12 in primary. Superintendent Mrs John W Steenbergen says countywide spread but no school closures yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Central Jade School
John W. Steenbergen
Joe E. Brown Receives Toledo Honor Friday
Joe E. Brown the Holgate Ohio comedian will be awarded an honorary master of arts degree by the University of Toledo at a public meeting Friday. He will collect 14 awards including a USO overseas service honor and a Toledo city gold medal of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Joe B. Brown
Holgate
Henry County
University of Toledo
USO
Pt Pleasant Social Notes Visitors Reunite In Plains And Athens
Mrs Homer McBrayer of Point Pleasant and her daughters visited her parents Mr and Mrs C H Nida of The Plains with Mrs Stanley Nida of Athens last Thursday. The Nidas joined them for an old fashioned taffy pulling on Sunday. Additional guests included Mr McBrayer and son Jack who work above Charleston and son in law Joe E Cameron now stationed in Washington. Cameron to be discharged Thursday and his wife to join him in Washington Friday after which they will move to Minneapolis Minnesota.
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EN City
Homer McBrayer
Park Drive
Point Pleasant
Betty
Dixie
Gwen Cameron
Mr. McBrayer
Jack
Charleston
Joe E. Cameron
Washington
Cameron
Minneapolis
Minn
Mrs. G. Fisher Heads Junior Woman's Club
Mrs. George Otis Fisher was elected president of the Junior Woman's Club at a Tuesday evening meeting in her Mt. Vernon Avenue home. Miss Bernadine Haynes has moved to Huntington, and Miss Virginia Lewis becomes vice president. The group discussed plans for greater activity and refreshments were served to club advisers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George Otis Fisher
Bernadine Haynes
Huntington
Virginia Lewis
Fisher
Mt. Vernon Ave
Cary Howard Rayburn
Milton L. Miller
Orville Waggener
Harmons Buy Kayser Farm Near Pt Pleasant
Rupert L Kayser reports the sale of a 50acre farm near Pt Pleasant from Fred and Violet Harmon to Pearl and Beulah Jones. The property lies about half a mile from Charleston Road five miles east of the city and includes a five room dwelling and outbuildings. The Jones also own adjoining land and plan to devote time to farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rupert L. Kayser
Fred
Violet Harmon
Pearl
Beulah Jones
Charleston Road
Ellis Run Personal And Social Mention
Mrs. Marion Jarvis celebrated her 73rd birthday with all children present including Pearl Smalley Marion and families in Columbus plus relatives from Barely and others. Pvt Robert Jarvis, stationed at Fort Lewis Washington, earned a medal as expert rifleman and is the youngest Jarvis child.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
Raymond Jor
J. W. Martin
C. E. Minkus
Sara Jarvis
James Dorr
Samues
John Jarvis
Lelah Taylor
Judith Ann
Maudewright
Columbus
Homer Howell
Tucille Jarvis
Louise White
Howell
Sun
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Athens Messenger
Mason Board
E. C. Winger
Eli Siders
Henderson
Harry D. Coyner
Carrick Drug Store
5Th and Main
Kryder Beauty
Point Fleason
H. H. Pullem
United States Coast Guard Marine Inspection Service
Holzer Hospital
Taian
Ason Legion Post
Weacn
Gps
Conunty Post
American Legion
G.I. Joe
G.I. Dane
Veterans’ Hospitals
Newtoy
D. Baker General Hospital
Meastinsburg
Ashford General Hos
White Sulphur Springs
Huntington Hospital
Ray ©. Burg
West Virginia
Pick Board
B&o Bridge
Mitchell
Parkersburg
Kisar
A. and P
Joe E. Brown
Hajven Gas Company
Ohlinger Farm
Gores Send
Johnny Accord
Stason County
Boston
Dan Burn
Joe Burns
Europe
Pepe Ee
Burin
Dette S& Im
G. Fisher
Harmons Buy Kayser
Pt. Pleasant
Ellis
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Lemor
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Aursous
Autolite
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Cussins & Fearn
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