Point Pleasant Chamber Elects Six Directors for 1953 54
The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce reported results of the 1953 54 director election with 43 of 55 ballots returned. Elected for 1953 54 were Dr Roy W Eschenaur John V Mann James J Hall C A Roush Hamilton A Johnson and Elene Ball. The remaining nominees trailed, and Bartow Jones withdrew amid city absences.
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Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Roy W. Eschenaur
Point Clinic
John V. Mann
Appalachian Electric
Appalachian Electric Or Compay
James J. Hall
Hall
C. A. Roush
Citizens National Bank
Hamilton A. Johnson
Mason County Insurance Company
Ellene Ball
Bob Evans Staurant
Ie T. King
Bartow Jones
Walden F. Roush
Unclear Board Nominees Vote Totals Reported
The report lists twelve nominees for two year directors with Vitus Hartley Jr and others named among corporate and civic leaders. Ten nominees received twenty or more votes from a forty three vote tally, indicating close bonding and strong support across the slate.
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The
Mason Realty Company
Chamber of Commerce
Vitus Hartley, Jr
City Ice and Fuel Company
Walter S. Selby
G. C. Mu
George G. Somervil
Somerville, Hyer and Littlepage
Dewey A. Windsor
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Paul Cummings
Sylvania Electric Company
King
G W Shibler Dies at 83 in Pittsburgh
George W. Shibler aged 83 died Wednesday in Pittsburgh. He formerly lived in Mason County and was known in river circles. Survivors include two sons John W. Shibler and George R. Shibler, a daughter Mrs Alice Thompson, all of Pittsburgh, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body arrives Saturday at Franklin funeral home for calling hours. Last rites set for Sunday at Lone Oak Cemetery noon with Rev S D Rexrode officiating.
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Point Pleasant
George W. Shibler
Pittsburgh
Mason County
Marriage of Oden Caussis Austin and Eleanor Patterson
Henderson man Oden Caussis Austin aged 26 wed Eleanor Jean Patterson 23 of Point Pleasant in a nuptial ceremony. The couple announced plans for their future together and will reside in Point Pleasant.
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Oden Caussis Austin
Henderson and
Eleanor Jean Patterson
Point Pleasant
New Program To Emphasize School Needs In West Virginia
West Virginia Education Association launches statewide campaign to inform the public about urgent school needs including more teachers better trained teaching aids school bus transport maintenance and equal state aid. Delmas F Miller says plan aims to invest in people and will roll out a special West Virginia School Journal detailing a three year study on an extended program.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia Education Association
Miler
Association
Miller
Local and Nearby Visits Highlight Prattsville Notes
Prattsville residents report social visits with Chillicothe and Albany connections. Mrs Bessie Morris of Columbus plans an indefinite stay with her son Ansel Morris. Ralph Brewer departs for Ft Hayes to begin army training assignment. Anne Martin, longtime resident, injures hip at daughter E C Allens home. Delbert Pearse hosts brother in law and sister in law J W West near Albany. Harry Withrow ill with infected throat. Frank Hayes of McArthur spends afternoon with Whitlatch Moore families. Ralph Dearth attends Ohio State Grange meeting in Cleveland as alternate from Vinton County with Deputy Master Lawrence Morton. Everett Moore and wife visit Columbus. he visits his brother Wayne Moore. Edna D Daft.
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Prattsville
H. F. Dearth
Chillicothe
Bessie Morris
Columbus
Ansel Morris
Ralph Brewer
Ft. Hayes
Anne Martin
E. C. Allen
Delbert Pearse
J. W. West
Albany
Harry Withrow
Frank Hayes
McArthur
Whitlatch and Moore
Ralph Dearth
Vinton County
Ohio State Grange
Cleveland
Lawrence Morton
Everett Moore
Wayne Moore
Edna D. Daft
Local greetings and church events noted in Cheshire area
Mr and Mrs C D Carter Starr Mr and Mrs Elmer Grabral Athens Mrs Wilber Hanning and children Mr and Mrs Vern Davis and William Swisher of Middleport and Mrs James Iran called on Mrs Eugene Watson. Mrs Watson was brought home from Holzer Hospital last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Adams Evergreen were guests of Mr and Mrs C W Swisher. Mr and Mrs C E Jones Poplar Ridge were Saturday eve ning guests of Mr and Mrs E O Yeanger. Clarence Peters and daughter Lorene and grandson Larry Will of Cincinnati returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Gene R Dudle Christine Peters at Newport R I. The annual Christmas Party of the Adath Guild of the Baptist Church will be held Thursday Dec 18 in the recreation room of the Church. The Rev James Barnett will hold candle light and communion services at Kyger Methodist Church Thursday evening Dec 18.
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James Barnett
Kyger Methodist Church
Community Church Schedules and Christmas Cantata Notes
Pt Pleasant area churches publish a full schedule of services and youth activities. Listings include St Paul Methodist, Henderson Charge, Mt Union and Beech Hill alongside Baptist and Evangelical churches with times for Sunday school worship and midweek events. The Presbyterian and Episcopal churches outline cantata plans and Christmas programs.
No Driver's Tests Given New Year's Day
Driver's examinations at the state police headquarters will be held only on January 15 for the early year. No tests occur on January 1 due to the holiday. Regular schedule is the first and third Thursday, but the first Thursday in January is skipped for observance.
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Point Pleasant
Fourteen Chest X-Ray Examinations Rendered at Mason County Health
Fourteen persons received chest examinations at the Mason County health department on Wednesday afternoon. The screenings were conducted by Dr. R. H. Nestmann chest specialist from Charleston.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Health Department
R. H. Nestmann
Charleston
Yale Parties Held at Central School for Christmas
Christmas parties were held in Central School rooms on Thursday afternoon before the Friday holiday dismissal. Decorations were prominent and gift exchanges took place.
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Point Pleasant
Central School
Parking Free at Point Pleasant Meters Through Christmas
Mayor B. Krodel announces free parking at all Point Pleasant meters through Christmas. This city policy aims to ease holiday traffic and encourage shopping.
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Point Pleasant
B. Krodel
UB Churches Plan Christmas Programs in Two Churches
Observances stretch from Sunday morning through next week at Heights and Bellemeade Evangelical United Brethren Churches. The Heights holds a unified Sunday school service at 9 45 a m with a Christmas message God Sent A Son and a junior choir. Evening programs feature a Christmas play The Guilding Star, directed by Donna Lynch, plus two one act plays by the Young People Class. Bellemeade offers additional children’s songs recitations and a short play at 7 30 p m. The Heights mid week service is cancelled to allow attendance at Bellemeade’s program. Christmas Day services are not planned, but the Heights choir will sing a Christmas Cantata The Music of Bethlehem at 7 30 p m December 28. An annual Christmas offering for Quincy Orphanage and Home will be taken in both churches Sunday morning and evening.
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ST. Paul
R. W
Methodist
Henderson
Rufus Casto
Vaught Memorial
Phose AR Aho Ce
P.m. Mt. Union
Beech Hill
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pine Grove
Baptist
Harmony - Concord
M. M. Mallhcolm
Main Street
Daniel M. Dorsey
Harmony
San
Evangelical United Brethren
Harry Eckels
Heights
Bellemead
Donald Lockhart
Trinity (Greer
Eckard
Krebs
Mt. Olive
Point Pleasant
Isabelle Kiefer
Mt. Zion
Christ Church Episcopal
W. C. Bowie
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Lakin
Bruce Chapel
Advent Christian Church
Charleston Road
J. H. Crouse
Baraboo
Wis
Graham Station
New Haven
Boyd W. Scott
Bachtel
Hartford
Leon Methodist
Kermit Hypes
MYF
John Emerson
Christian Science
Main St
Weble
T. W. Schuler
Graham
Letart
St. Mark's
Upper Flats
John W. Largent
G. E. LeMasters
William H. Neidlinger
Youth Fellowship
Guilding Star
Donna Lynch
the Heights Church
Bellemeade Church
Heights Church Choir
Janet Capehart
Eft
Bethlehem
Quincy
Pennsylvania
Christmas Dinner Notes Honor Rich Valley Dairy Workers
Christmas program at the Farmer's Hotel in Gallipolis on December 11 featured Rich Valley Dairy employees and families with songs by the Chet Norwood trio and other ensembles. Santa visited, gifts were given, and D. W. Rothgeb awarded years of service pins to staff ranging from under five to fifteen years, naming many Point Pleasant Middleport and Gallipolis Ferry residents.
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Rich Valley Dairy
Emloyees
Farmer's Hotel
Gallipolis
Santa Claus
D. W. Rothgeb
Cecil Oliver
Brady Knotts
Point Pleasant
Richard Pickens
C. O. Murray
Walter R. Crooks
Middleport
Charles Barnett
Pomeroy
Reese. Logan
Dora B. Ellis
Harry Flowers
Dale Wood
Howard E. Johnson
Fred Willet
James Carpenter
West Columbia
Carl Fowler
Clifton
E. N. Mce-Cartney
Wilbur H. Rowley
Clifford R. Hayes
Everett Burris
Curtis Johnson
Racine
Charles Swatzel
Harriett B. Sterrett
Matilda Rowley
Robert D. Fife
Paul Graham
Leon
Norman Lieving
Robert
Boles
William Tucker
Scientists Find Molybdenum-Nickel Compound Resists 2000°F
Researchers report molybdenum encased in nickel withstands temperatures up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, about 400 degrees higher than jet engine alloys. The finding suggests potential for high temperature applications in aerospace and industry.
Power Company Event Tonight at Moose Club
The Appalachian Electric Power Co will hold a meeting today at 6 30 p m at the Moose Club following a dinner. A children's party for company employees is planned for Monday at 7 30 p m at the Episcopal parish house.
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Appalachian Electric Power Co
Moose Club
Power Company
Episcopal Parish House
Christmas Party Planned by Presbyterian Church Sunday School
The Presbyterian Church Sunday school will hold a Christmas party Monday at 7 p.m. The program features recitations and songs by the children and a visit by Santa Claus.
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Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Dr and Mrs Randall Taylor Move to Route 2 Ranch Home
The Taylors relocate from the Chase apartments to a ranch style residence on Route 2 south of Point Pleasant.
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Randall Taylor
Chase Apartments
Route 2
Point Pleasant
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Kanaugs
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Technicolor
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Willet Sisters
Kay Graham
Carole Oliver
Laura Rowley
Jalos
Patty Graham
Linda Oliver
Katie Rowley
Silver Bells
White
Haddox
Weet
Sterling Wayden
Joan Leslie
Word BO
William Train Oe
Sawyer
Deen
Robert Sheyne
Hal Roach
Fred Guidl
Ned Seabrouk
G. Corteten
Lippert Pictures
W. B. Lambing
Sam Bowman
Pliny
Athens Messenger
Ket
Liam Yonker
Eileen
C. B. Belcher
Delity Casualty Co
Mason
Carroll Casto
TPARK
W. Va
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Victor Mature
Patricia Neal
Edmund Gwean
Thurs
Robert Young
Janis Carter
Athens
Luke Short
Saturday Evening Post
Rod Cameron
Brian Donlevy
Ello Raines
Glouster, Ohio
Rich-Loaf, Inc
Marietta, Ohio
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