Board of Education to study bus routes and new build sites
POINT PLEASANT A special meeting of the board will discuss bus transportation for Five Mile Creek pupils and laying foundations for buildings at Wahama Leon West Columbia and Senior High on former War Assets Administration property. The plan includes a Marshall College home economics center and a bus repair shop with veteran training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Five Mile Creek
Kanawha
Leon
West Columbia
Wahama
War Assets Administration
West Virginia Ordnance Works
WAA
Robert H. Ferguson
Howard Schultz
C. C. Blessing
L. L. Caldwell
John P. Sayre
Otis Young
Ferguson
Wahama High School
Marshall College of Huntington
Garnette Tillis
Reba Neely
Pauline Stout
Veterans Administration Office
Huntington
Prospective gas field prompts mixed local response in Mason County
The article notes cautious optimism about a possible gas field in Cologne District Mason County near Point Pleasant while residents and big producers show little enthusiasm. It discusses past drilling experiences Roane County and geologists views on West Virginia oil and gas distributions, plus local business shifts and community traits including pride in self-reliance and lax street upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Cologne
Point Pleasant
Godfrey L. Cabot
Boston Cabots
West Virginia
Kanawha
Bostonian
Cabot
Leon
Roane County
Little Kanawha River
Calhoun
Roane
Apartments Destroyed By Flames In Main Street Fire
A two story frame building known as The White Rabbit on Main Street was destroyed by fire last night. The Froideveaux building was cited as the address and Captain Billy Leport suffered burns. Tenants lost furniture and speculation about a woman and baby on the second floor prompted additional alarms and multiple fire units assisted. No damage estimate was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Main St
White Rabbit
Froideveaux
Pearl Froideveau
Kanawha St
U. S. Naval Store House
Gallipolis
Mason City
Clarence Henderson
Froideveau
John McDermitt
McDermitt
McDermitts
Billy Leport
Plans To Keep Pupil Records Are Discussed
Mr. Cremen state superintendent of vocational guidance conferred with local principals and a reading supervisor. The plan proposes keeping card records showing grades from entry to graduation and test results to aid pupil opportunities, study aptitudes, and investigate home life effects on progress. The program won’t start this term. discussion is preliminary for later introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cremen
C. H. Withers
Virgil Siders
Langsford
Hannan High
Bob Adkins
Mildred Chapman
Siders
Farm Bureau Directors Are Chosen
Mason County farm bureau directors were elected in district meetings last week. The annual dinner will be held at Trinity Methodist Church next Saturday with officers to be elected and consideration of amendments to the bureau constitution and by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Farm Bureau
Trinity Methodist Church
C. F. Buckle
South Side
M. C. Lewis
Beech Hill
Smith McCausland
Pliny
Arbucle
W. F. Kirk
Hogsett
W. F. Johnson
F. N. Wallis
Apple Grove
Clendenin
D. E. Wedge
Leon
Cologne
F. Fry
Taft Boston
Letart
Cooper
C. C. Blessing
Ray Thompson
Jesse Brown
Lawrence Parsons
Graham
Charles B. Meadows
Herbert Williams
Fraziers Bottom
Hannan
J. Milton Lewis, Jr
C. R. Oshel
Lewis
H. M. Weaver
Taxi fare hike debate before public service commission
Movement to raise taxi rates is before the Public Service Commission and affects operators statewide. In Point Pleasant, most drivers reportedly oppose the measure despite broader support from merbane de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Public Service Commission
Merbane de
Decline Noted in Minor Crime Cases in December
In Point Pleasant the first half of December shows a drop in petty crimes. Only two arrests occurred over the weekend, Joe Pete Staats and R. M. Bright of Henderson, as Chief Hoyt Jmiden and Patrolman Robert Kayser reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Joe Pete Staats
R. M. Bright
Henderson
Hoyt Jmiden
Robert Kayser
Pt Pleasant Personal News Highlights in Weekender Visit
W L Beale of Washington DC spent the weekend in Pt Pleasant with his sisters Mrs William Meade Mrs A H Roseberry and Miss Reha Beale Mrs Roseberry and Miss Beale traveled to Charleston Monday to visit the James K Thomases Mrs Edward F Pitke left Monday for Sturgis Ky to spend the holidays with homefolks Mr Pitke will join her there at Christmas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Beale
Washington, D. C
William Meade
A. H. Roseberry
Reha Beale
Roseberry
Miss Beale
Charleston
James K.thomases
Edward F. Pitke
Sturgis
Mr. Pitker
Gallia Firm Opens Huntington Market Project
Evans Grocery Co of Gallipolis plans a new market at 2445 Third Ave Huntington. Equipment by Point Pleasant Products Co to be delivered by Jan 1. Building at Camp Conley to Kanawha Maple Furniture Co on Dec 16, with a 60 by 160 foot room and full bakery lunch counter and meat departments and a parking lot. Marine boiler installed to heat Teard plant and an adjacent building with enough capacity for another similar structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant — Evans Grocery Co
Gallipolis
Third Ave
Huntington
Point Pleasant Products Co
L. D. Seard
Teard
Camp Conley
Kanawha Maple Furniture Co
Tax Collection Drive Planned by Sheriff
Sheriff Ernest Hesson announced an active tax collection drive to recover unpaid 1946 taxes starting this week. He said the effort would attach any collectible property and has kept annual tax losses under one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
Hesson
Job openings on state bulletin board in Point Pleasant
Weekend listings show wages across trades at the state employment office. Auto mechanics earn 1.25 dollars hourly, truck mechanics 1.30, die makers 1.75, sheet metal workers 1.10, insurance salemen 40 to 50 dollars weekly, nurse positions 165 dollars monthly plus room and board, steel mill workers 1.09 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
State Employment Office
Insurance Salemen
Divorce Suit Filed in Henderson Couple Separated in 1947
Margaret Louise Sides of Henderson has filed for divorce from Austin A. Sides in circuit court alleging cruelty. The couple married in 1947 and separated the same year. they have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Margaret Louise Sides
Henderson
Austin A. Sides
Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant Area
A marriage license was issued to Vitus Hartley Jr. and Ethel Geraldine Dust of Leon. Another license was issued to Donald Oliver Mattox of Letart and Evelyn Fay Miller of Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vitus Hartley, Jr
Ethel Geraldine Dust
Leon
Donald Oliver Mattox
Letart
Evelyn Fay Miller
Ill officials miss weekend school board meeting
Assistant Superintendent Garrett Green and farm training head Thomas Vaughn both ill with influenza were absent from the board of education office over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Garrett Green
Thomas Vaughn
Board of Education
Christmas Spirit Awakens In Small Towns And Schools
A Midwestern community basks in holiday sounds and decorations amid family lore. The piece recalls Santa’s visit to Werner’s Radio Shop, Christmas trees in Pomeroy, and Yuletide traditions from Judge Ervin’s home to local schools. It notes postwar nostalgia, old athletics memories, and a parrot named Billy Bird enjoying corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Herald Angels
Santa Claus
Pomeroy High
Livestock Feeding Talk at Jackson Meeting
Fourteen Gallia County residents heard Dr. Sutton of Ohio State University discuss conservation farming and livestock nutrition. He outlined causes of reproductive problems, emphasized more grass and hay, mineral needs, and the role of vitamins and salt in herd health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Jackson
Sutton
Ohio State University
Southeastern Ohio
Hemlock Grange Meeting Notes And Social Spread
Hemlock Grange No 2049 held its regular meeting on December 6 with 45 members and one guest. Motion pictures were shown during lecture hour. The next meeting is December 20 at 7 p.m. A 25 cent gift exchange and a pie from each family are planned. Several local families visited or were hosted on December 7 including the Midkiffs Logan Perry and Lo gan families with ties to Beavertown Athens Nelsonville Columbus and Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock Grove
Hemlock Grange No
Blakeslee
Dorsel Smith
Eldon Clark
Porter Midkiff
Otis Midkiff
Beavertown
Michigan
Ziba
Money Asked for Children's Home Gifts
Gallia County Probate Judge John Howell urged immediate gifts for Christmas at the Gallia County Children's Home. Two former residents who joined the military last year have sent $30 to help the other children, and many prior gifts arrive too late. Contributions should be mailed or delivered to superintendent and matron Mr and Mrs William Sprague at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
John Howell
William Sprague
Cast Listed For Yale Play GALLIPOLIS
Yale Play Why the Chimes Rang will be directed by Mrs Gar land Gillinghand at 7 30 p m in Washington auditorium Friday. The cast includes Rachel Masters Loren Niday Dick Lakin Lora Niday Mary Abbott Ella Gertrude Lupton Jean Davis Dan Caldwell Jimmy Jarvis Jane Haskins George Wilson John Epling Miles Epting Barbara Caldwell Joanna Mills Jimmie Caldwell Beath Judy and Richard Davis. The Thespian Club presents the performance and will supply the choir. The play is also scheduled for a Friday morning assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Garland Gillinghand
Washington Auditorium
Charity
Aeasant
Rachel Masters
Loren Niday
Dick Lakin
Lora Niday
Mary Abbott
Ella Gertrude Lupton
Jean Davis
Dan Caldwell
Jimmy Jarvis
Jane Haskins
George Wilson
John Epling
Miles Epting
Barbara Caldwell
Joanna Mills
Jimmie Caldwell
Btrhl
Judy
Richard Davis
The
Thespian Club
River traffic figures at Gallipolis locks on Ohio River
Gallipolis locks near Eureka show 18.1 and 12.5 feet Sunday with 10 feet on rollers. Up passages include Peace, J. T. Hatfield, Henry A. Laughlin, Jones, Lehigh, Ogran, Dawson, Progress, Hubbard and Roosevelt. Downstream boats Haugland, Montgomery and others. Kanawha gauge 3.83 feet rising as Ernestine Semet Sullivan Tampico Boggs move at Marmet Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eureka
Ohio River
Peace
J. T. Hatfield
Henry A. Laughlin
Solway
Ohio
Jones
Lehigh
Haugland
Montgomery
Labelle
Upper Wheeling
Heekin
Shearer
Sardis
Pioneer
Benwood
W.va
Kanawha Falls
Kanawha River
Ernestine
Jurors To Be Drawn In Gallipolis Ohio
Judge James Collier of Ironton announces that grand and petit juries will be drawn at 10 a.m. Thursday in Gallipolis. Jury Commissioners are Earl Mink and D Elmer Jones. Collier acts here while ex Judge Warren is ill and after Warren’s resignation last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Collier
Ironton
Earl Mink
Gallipolis Rt. 1
D. Elmer Jones
Gallipolis Rt
Collier
Lewis Warden
Warden
Tax Books Open in Gallipolis as Real Estate due
Gallia County treasurer Otis Drummond said real estate tax payment books would open today in Gallipolis. The action marks the start of the tax collection period with residents urged to settle outstanding obligations promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Otis Drummond
Gallia County
Store hours extended by chamber of commerce
Gallipolis merchants announce shops will stay open until 9 p m starting today and continue through December 23. Dec 24 Christmas Eve closing will be at 6 p m. The measure aims to boost holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Retail Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Defendant Wins Suit In Paternity Case In Gallipolis
A Common Pleas Court jury returned a verdict in favor of Clifford A. Hayhurst of Columbus, declaring him the father of Mary Roberts's child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas Court
Mary Roberts
Clifford A. Hayhurst
Columbus
Deer Hunters Set Out From Gallipolis
In Ohio, deer hunters led by Howard Letts Ernest Null and Robert Spriegel headed northeast for the season opening on Sunday with plans to stay in Lisbon. Slim Nibert and Ray Shelton will travel to northeastern counties Tuesday to hunt under this year's open season. Letters with season greetings and 4 H certificates ribbons and awards were sent to Gallia Countians by Mrs Dorothy Haubeil Share and Forrest A Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Howard Letts
Ernest Null
Robert Spriegel
Ohio
Lisbon
Slim Nibert
Ray Shelton
Gallia
Dorothy Haubeil Share
Forrest A. Brown
Local Social Notes From Bidwell Area Trade for Dec 7
Logans Elmer Sherritt Jr and family spent December 7 with Hal Shoemaker and Gloria. Calvin Nolan travels to Rochester for work. J L Hineman of Crown City visited with Marguerite Hineman and Margaret Moore. Verne Shoemaker’s family wintering in Largo Florida. The Shoemaker and Sherritt households called on Stew Burkle and Mary Adamsville. Roy Neal of Gallipolis visited Deane Hayes. Daisy Glassburn reported ill. Clarence Byas went to Columbus for employment. Bill McBride visiting parents Cat Phillips. Gloria Shoemaker ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwell
Elmer Sherritt
Logan
Joan of
Carrier ethics and duties praised in town column
A veteran essay by HT Bartlett extols newspaper carriers for honesty, reliability, and hardship endured delivering papers in all weathers. It envisions a future saga praising their dedication while urging fair payment and respectful treatment from customers. Also includes notices of appointment, salary ordinance, and city government actions in Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Freeedom
Honor
Downing Johnson Wedding Planned in Middleport
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Martha Jane Downing and Mr. Rensselaer Robinson Johnson Jr. set for Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. The event features a matron of honor, bridesmaids from several states, a best man, ushers, organist, and a reception at the bride’s grandparents’ home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Martha Jane Downing
Rensselaer Robinson Johnson, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Miss Downing
Chudleigh Ritchie Long
Philadelphia
Rodney Fitch Downing
Grant Street
Berttram Couch Payne
Nancy Singleton
Charleston
Ellin Hager
Tigard
Ore
Ann Atkinson
Columbus
Mary Carlisle
Garrettsville
Ohio
Harold Vincent Sheets
Johnson
Rensselaer Robinson Johnson
Cleveland
Hoyt McAllister
James Larimer
Howard Shelly
Cleveland Heights
David Hopwood
Matheson Green
Kincaid Family Welcomes Captain Returning From Okinawa
Mr and Mrs John Kincaid announce the safe arrival of their son Captain John Kincaid an air force pilot who reached San Francisco Friday from Okinawa and will spend Christmas leave with his parents The elder son Col William Keith Kincaid also a West Pointer and now at the University of Chicago will spend the holidays with his family in Dayton Tom and Bill joining them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kincaid
Air Force
San Francisco
Okinawa
Kincaid
West Point
Kincaids
Col
William Keith Kincaid
West Pointer
University of Chicago
Tom
Bill
Dayton
Local Social Notes From Columbus And Bradbury
Mrs. William Bradford spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Elizabeth Crowell in Columbus and planned to attend the Messiah performance at Memorial Hall. Mrs. Homer Jones and others visit Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Pickering of Gallipolis hosted dinner with the Seines. George Fowler, formerly of Milport, now in Gallipolis, is seriously ill. The Russell couple buy the Kenneth McElhinny property in Bradbury and move soon. Mrs. R. C. Tuckerman improves after major surgery at Holzer Hospital. The Young Missionary Society meets at Mrs. David Durst Jr.’s home Tuesday evening. Delbert Chase’s wife visited sister Mrs. I. B. Weed at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Weed returns to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradford
Brownell Ave
Elizabeth Crowell
Columbus
Memorial Hall
Homer Jones
Griff Russell
William Autherson
Jones
Charles Lucas
T. O. Pickering
Gallipolis
John Seines
George Fowler
Middleport
Wallace Russell
Kenneth McElhinny
Bradbury
R. C. Tuckerman
Holzer Hospital
Young Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
David Durst, Jr
Delbert Chase
I. B. Weed
Weed
Pomeroy
Thanksgiving Guests and Local Updates in Bishopville
Mrs. Katherine McElfresh and brother Harry visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McElfresh in Bishopville for Thanksgiving. Nearby gatherings include Pedicord and Spain families in Columbus and Athens guests. Mrs. Margaret Williams funeral held at Glouster Christian Church. Karla Mae Hambel to White Cross Hospital for corrective operations. Rabies reported in Deerfield Township Morgan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopville
Katherine McElfresh
Harry McElfresh
Zanesville
Wallace Brunton
Athens
Joseph McElfresh
Elton Pedicord
Anthony Spain
Larry
O. W. Richardson
James Homer
Columbus
Elmer Shaner
Otis Pierce
Santoy
FE. L. Pedicord
Thomas Brooks
Indianapolis
Homer Bennett
Shaner
Eva Brooks
East Branch
Roger
Elijah Smith
Frank Clark
Hattie Hoon
Eldon Able
Wrightstown
Deerfield Township
Morgan County
Here
E. L. Pedicord
Ohio University Sealed Bids for Fence Installation
Sealed proposals from bidders are due December 15 1947 at 2 PM for fence work at Ohio University Athens Ohio. Two proposals cover chain link fencing and gates for athletic field stadium area and tennis courts with plans available from the Purchasing Agent. Bids require a satisfactory bond and may be rejected in full or part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Stadium
W. H. Herbert
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Clay
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Wyoming
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
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Bat
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Toe
Francis H. Alein
K&m
Judge Ervin
Jack Stewart
Thomas Edgar Ervin
Nurenburg
Germany
D. E
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E. Third Ave
James Stevens
Gramma
Carla
Arthur
Arthur Clark
Garls
Ohio Athletic Association
Red Heads
YMCA
Hysell
Bream Presbyterian Church
Trumbull County Experiment Farm
George Lasher
Bulaville Farmer's Institute
Lasher
Mioney
Yale
Howard
Theodore EK. Juniper
L. G. Worstell, Jr
Clarence A. Juniper
York Township
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Athena
City of
Oscar Fulton
O. Je, Houck
Franz Woodworth
Middleport Social Notes
Capt. Kincaid
Widdleport Personals
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