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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

10

Financial Picture Studied by Board

The Mason County Board of Education reviewed the current financial statement showing a $13 099 improvement due to misclassified unpaid bills. It authorized budgetary transfers from the State Board of School Finance to correct the items and projected $864 184 in school spending for the year.

Point Pleasant County Board of Education Main St Robert H. Ferguson Ferguson State Board of School Finance Mason County Ellis H. Overholt T and I Thomas Vaughan D. G. Wilfong

Fire Dangers Of Yuletide Warned By Point Pleasant Chief

Point Pleasant Fire Chief Vernon Miller warns December through February are peak home fire months due to overworked leaky heaters and furnaces. He urges chimney and heating unit checks, swift repairs, and careful Christmas tree handling with safety rules for installation, decorations, lights, and prompt disposal when needles drop.

Point Pleasant Vernon Miller

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Christmas Plans

The Sally Peck Chapter WWG of the Main St Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday evening with Ann Frances Thomas presiding. Plans were made for a Christmas party at 1915 Jefferson Ave Dec 20 at 7 30 p.m. Agnes Caynor led the devotional and carols were sung. Many local residents and visitors are listed with travels, hospital visits, and family gatherings across Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

Sally Peck Main St. Baptist Church Ann Frances Thomas Counselor C. R. Perry Jefferson Ave Agnes Caynor Agnes Ann Mae Thomas Patricia Dennis Jean Hill Joan VanHorn Anna Lee Newell Virginia McCartney Janet Wears

Insurance for Pupils Is Explained

Mason County School pupils and teachers may enroll in a voluntary school accident insurance plan approved by the Board of Education. Cost is one dollar per year per pupil, with coverage for medical and hospital bills up to 500 dollars, dental up to 50, and accidental death 1000 dollars. The policy covers school days, trips, and most athletic activities except interscholastic football and basketball. Enrollments are processed via the pupil’s teacher, with master policy kept at the Board offices. Insurers are Caldwell Insurance Agency and Clark McCabe Bohnert, underwritten by Pilot Life Insurance Company.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mason County Board of Education Virginia North Carolina West Virginia Board of Education Caldwell Insurance Agency Clark-McCabe-Bohnert, Inc Charleston Pilot Life Inea Company Greensboro

All Steaks No Speeches On Menu in Party Banquet

A Varsity Club banquet for 58 Big Black grid ders and guests at the Moose Lodge dining room featured steaks and no after dinner speeches. The sole commentary came from announcer Bill Van Horn with a letter and monologue about army life. Guests included cheerleaders Judy Romine Janet Wears Jean Hill Patsy Treadway and local sportswriters.

Point Pleasant Moose Lodge Bill van Horn van Horn Judy Romine Janet Wears Jean Hill Patsy Treadway

Point Pleasant Home Economics Dept Praised by Marshall College

Reva Belle Neely head teacher trainer of home economics education at Marshall College praised Point Pleasant High School Home Economics Department. In a letter to the local board, she called the department outstanding. Ann Plants, a Marshall student teacher, is currently assigned there.

Point Pleasant Reva Belle Neely Marshall College Board of Education Miss Neely Marshall Ann Plants

Chancery Suit Filed To Set Aside Deed

Chancery suit filed in the circuit court seeks to set aside a deed made by George Somerville as deputy commissioner of delinquent and forfeited lands to J. A. Ferrell. The plaintiffs are H. A. and Hazel Lieving. Additional details appear on page 18.

Point Pleasant H. A Hazel Lieving Circuit Court J. A. Ferrell George Somerville

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