Impeachment Hearing Evidence Presented in Mason County Case
The first day of trial on the impeachment of Mason County Court member Ivan R Bush centered on 27 items of evidence. Documents covered levy estimates orders and audits for 1948 to 1955 plus the court house contract. Judge Pennybacker will resume Feb 9 with testimony from John A Wilson and others.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Court
Ivan R. Bush
State Tax Commissioner
John A
Andy) Wilson
Court House
Speial Fund
Special
Opposition forms to block gas tax increase in West Virginia
Point Pleasant chamber of commerce and state Senator Bartow Jones urge defeat of Gov Marlands two cent per gallon gasoline tax bill. Opposition cites border price impact on Mason County retailers and diesel tax effects on trucking. Jones plans to go non record and asks constituents to contact him. Bill referred back to committee after open hearing in the House.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Mason
Ohio
Sen. Jones
Campbell Stevens
House of Delegates
House
Kiwanians Visit by Ohio Official at Logan Club
Al Bechtel the ninth Ohio Division lieutenant governor spoke at the Logan Kiwanis Club praising 1954 club activities and promising an official visit later. J R Farmer presented color slides of the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena from January 1. A first ladies night is planned for February 22 at the Izaak Walton clubhouse with Car Gaffin, son of Dr. C A Gaffin, attending as a guest.
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Logan al Bechtel
Athens
Ohio
Logan Kiwanis Club
Logan Club
J. R. Farmer
Pasadena
Izaak Waltone
Gaffin
C. A. Gaffin
Leon Methodist Church WSCS Meets Tuesday Social
The WSCS of the Leon Methodist Church met Tuesday in the church Sunday school rooms at 7 30 p m with Mrs George Rairden presiding. Attendees included Mrs Mae Bailes Mrs Helen Cousin Mrs Robert Errette Mrs Warren Stewart Mrs Aaron Bright and others.
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WSCS
Leon Methodist Church
George Rairden
Mae Bailes
Helen Cousin
Robert Errette
Warren Stewart
Aaron Bright
Rairden
Ray Crookham
Leonard Cash
Keith Thomas
Nancy Rairden
Jean Ferguson
Carrie Beaver
Jimmy Cash
Bobby Errette
Bill Cash
Engagement and Wedding of Elizabeth Ann Krinn and James Lee Darby
Mrs Grace Krinn of Ripley announces the engagement of her daughter Elizabeth Ann Krinn to James Lee Darby of Point Pleasant. The wedding is set for 3 30 p m February 19 at the Evangelical U B Church in Ripley with a reception to follow.
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Grace Krinn
Ripley
Elizabeth Ann
James Lee Darby
Point Pleasant
U. B. Church
Miss Krinn
Marshall
Ft. Lauderdale
Fila
Darby
Roy Darby
Bruceton Mills
West Virginia
Bruceton Mills High
Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club Meets at Ripley Rad
The Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. G N Schul Ripley Rd with president Mrs. Oak Thomas in charge. Devotion led by Mrs. Virgil Burris followed by scripture read by Mrs. Marshall Fowler and Mrs. Jimmy Lewis then Burris reading and closing prayer by Mrs. Charlies Stephenson. Lesson topic Food Makes Difference in the Children led by Mrs. James Lewis. Refreshments served to listed members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club
G. N. Schul
Ripley Rad
Oak Thomas
Virgil Burris
Marshall Fowler
Jimmy Lewis
Burris
Charlies Stephenson
James Lewis
Thomas
Stephenson
Gay Casto
Fowler
D. C. Purdy
Lewis
Becky
Gallipolis woman recoveries after hospital surgery
Mrs Lee Blain of Gallipolis Fer underwent surgery at her hospital on Tuesday and is progressing satisfactorily. Ms Goldin Sider of Williamsport West Virginia, a former Point Pleasant resident, is a surgical patient at Holzer hospital. Mrs Sider is the mother in law of Lavern Sider formerly Linda McWilliams of Winfield Road.
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Lee Blain
Gallipolis
Goldin Sider
Williamstown
W. Va
Point Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
Lavern Sider
Linda McWilliams
Winfield Rd
Point Clinic Notes Admit and Discharge
The report lists admissions including Mrs. Mattie Boggs of Point Pleasant with medical needs and Mrs. Zelma Burris of Apple Grove. It notes surgical admission for Mrs. J. E. Marsh of Point Pleasant and discharges Mrs. Adi Maynard of Vinton and Mrs. A Morrow of Ealinor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Boggs
Point Pleasant
Zelma Burris
Apple Grove
J. E. Marsh
Surgical
Adi Maynard
Vinton
A Morrow
Ealinor
Mrs. Eula Cooksey 46 Dies After Illness in Logan
Mrs. Eula Cooksey 46 wife of Sherman Cooksey died at 2:35 am Tuesday at 1110 Fourth St after more than two months illness. She was once secretary to Fred Murray Hocking County prosecutor. A native of Hocking County she belonged to Evangelical United Brethren Church Rockbridge. Survived by husband three sons Roddy Billy Stevie of Logan home three sisters Mrs Helen Beery Mrs Mabel Scholl Mrs Mary Deeds Lancaster a brother Charlies Mathias Logan Route 2 and mother Mrs Etta Mathias Lancaster. Friends may call Heinlein funeral home until 2 pm Friday then services at Logan EUB Church led by Rev A N Grueser with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Helen Beery
Mabel Scholl
Mary Deeds
Lancaster
Charlies Mathias
Logan
Etta Mathias
Heinlein
Logan Eub Church
A. N. Grueser
Fairview Cemetery
Films Offered for Showing in Point Pleasant
Two patriotic films available for civic groups from February 11 to 18 with optional projection equipment. Sgt. Howard B. Tully of the local national guard unit handles reservations. Films include Face to Face with Communism and Decision at Williamsburg. contact 44 W for details.
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Point Pleasant
Howard B. Tully
National Guard
Tully
Williamsburg
Sgt. Tully
Miss Rose Dicken 80 Dies at Logan Home
Miss Rose Dicken, 80, died at 10 am Tuesday at 636 Zanesville Ave in Logan after months of illness. A native of Hocking County, she lived her life in and near Logan. Survived by sisters Clara Dicken and Ethelyn Ruble. Requiem mass Friday at 9 am in St. John's Catholic Church officiated by Fr. A. R. McQuillan OP. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Rosary Thursday at 8:15 pm at Roberts funeral home.
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Logan
Rose Dicken
Zanesville Ave
Hocking County
Dicken Addition
James Dicken
Miss Dicken
Clara Dicken
Ethelyn Ruble
Roberts Funeral Home
St. John’s Catholic Church
A. R. McQuillan OP
Somerset
Oak Grove Cemetery
Alfred Alfred A charge MYF meeting and church events
Alfred MYF plans a Monday evening meeting on February 14 while area churches hold a quarterly session at Chester church on Thursday evening March 3. Russell Yost of Lancaster visits grandparents. Robert and Norma Robinson visit family from Newark Ohio and Athens. Clarence Atherton visits from Columbus. grange met January 27 with next meetings set for February 10.
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Alfred
Chester Church
Russell Yost
Lancaster
Harry Guthrie
Robert Robinson
Newark
Ohio
Norma Jean Robinson
Athens
Raymond Folirod
Clarence Atherton
Columbus
The
Grange
Helen W
Four Attend Conclave In California Conference
Four local residents from Point Pleasant attend the National Soil Conservation Supervisors Conference in San Luis Obispo California. Lastie Rayburn and his wife plus son traveled here. Gus R Douglas Jr flew from Charleston. Ezra Benson is among speakers and the session runs through Friday.
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Point Pleasant
San L
Calif
Lastie Rayburn
Gus R. Douglas
Charleston
Ezra Benson
Rayburn
Douglas
Future Farmers of America
Rayburns
Fred Austin
Kenna
Jackson County
Earl Kelly
Red House
Wayne Hughes
Ravenswood
G S Baxter Dies at 94 in Point Pleasant West Virginia
George S Baxter aged 94 of Rock Castle Creek died Monday at home after a long illness. Born in Kanawha County on April 29 1860 he moved to Mason County in 1915. Survived by wife Sara A Burdette Baxter four daughters a son a sister three brothers and many grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
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Point Pleasant
George S. Baxter
Rock Castle Creek
Kanawha County
Mason County
First Advent Christian Church
Cooper Creek
W. Va
Sarah A. Burdette Baxter
Emma F. Thaxton
Bik View
Ethel P. Crouse
Mrs Henrietta McVey Dies at 76 in Logan
Logan Mrs Henrietta McVey 76 widow of Samuel J McVey died at 11 40 am Tuesday in Lancaster at the home of a daughter Mrs Lelia Eskew where she had resided for three years She was born in Illinois daughter of Dr Henry and Ida England McVey She lived most of her life in Logan Survived by two sons Walter of Logan and Carl of Columbus a step brother John Houser of Murray City two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Visitation at Heinlein funeral home services at 10 30 am Thursday Rev T R McGinnis Lancaster Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery
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Logan
Henrietta McVey
Samuel J. McVey
Lancaster
Lelia Eskew
John Houser
Murray City
Heinlein
Rev
T. R. McGinnis
Oak Grove Cemetery
Interest in Schools In Aim of Assembly
Civic organizations in Mason County are invited to a Sunday 2 p m community assembly in Point Pleasant auditorium. Backed by the school administration the event aims to show support for local schools with several guest speakers planned.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Marriage License for Logan and Garner in Ohio
Robert L. Morgan 19 U. S. Navy of Lucasville and Roxie Jean Garner 18 of Glouster Route 3 at home apply for a marriage license in Ohio. The couple is listed as residing at their home location and are seeking a marriage license.
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Logan
Robert L. Morgan
U. S. Navy
Lucasville
Roxie Jean Garner
Glouster
Maine, Largest New England State by Area
Maine is the biggest New England state covering 33 215 square miles, highlighting its extensive land area among its regional peers.
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Maine
New England
Robinson Enters Race for Seaton Council
G. R. Robinson of 224 Mound St filed a petition to run in the Republican primary for First Ward councilman. Other filings include Democrat hopeful Herbert Nunnally and incumbents Richard Gerken, Sam Bright, and William Morgan.
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Robinson
Seaton Council
Richard Gerken
Sam Bright
William Morgan
Rolland Schorr
Francis Myers
Lawrence Ellinger
Ruth Easterling
Joseph — Phillips
Warren Johnson
Juliet White
Amos Potts
Third Ward
Logan Social Notes Meeting of Rochester WRC No 326
The J. K. Rochester Woman's Relief Corps No. 326 held a regular meeting at Pocahontas hall at 7 30 p m with group singing led by Mrs Edward Myers and devotions by Mrs Edith Brandon followed by scripture reading and aHealthy Soul. The group prayed in unison and discussed a March of Dimes contribution. Guest Mrs Everett Dawley was welcomed as a new member and refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs Myers Courter McVey Brandon and Collins.
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J. K. Rochester Woman's Relief Corps No. 326
Pocahontas Hall
Edward Myers
Edith Brandon
Jesus
March of Dimes
Everett Dawley
Frank Courter
Alice McVey
Abbie Collins
Reading demonstration at Central PTA meeting
Mrs Amos Potts and Miss Faith Krinn will present a modern reading demonstration comparing the McGuffey method. The 7:30 p m Thursday Central PTA gathering at Central School will feature special music as part of the evening program.
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Amos Potts
Faith. Krinn
McGuffey
Central Pta
Central School
Engagement of Marian Virgene Smith to Kenneth M. Graham
Dr and Mrs Carlos M Smith of New Straitsville announce the engagement of their daughter Marian Virgene to Kenneth M Graham son of Mr and Mrs E L Graham of Omaha Nebraska Miss Smith a New Straitsville High School graduate attended University of Akron and Grace land College Lamonila works as a home economics teacher at New Straitsville High School Mr Graham a Benson High School and Graceland College graduate serves in the U S Navy and will be commissioned an ensign in February The wedding is planned for June
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Carlos M. Smith
New Straitsville
Marian Virgene
Kenneth M. Graham
E. L. Graham
Omaha
Nebraska
Miss Smith
University of Akron
Graceland College
Lamonila
New Straitsville High School
Mr. Graham
Benson High School
U. S. Navy
Hocking Grange holds polluck supper and program
Hocking Grange No. 2029 held a polluck supper on Friday January 21 at 6 30 p m. October November and December birthdays were honored. Noel North presided as Grange master. Charles Geil introduced Mrs Floyd Riddle barger lecturer of Antioch Grange. Two quizzes opened the program followed by Harbor Lights performed by Mrs John Amnah and Marcella Glenn. Mother Goose rhymes were acted out by members. Oscar Blum reported on a recent insurance convention in Columbus.
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Hocking Grange No. 2029
Noel North
Grange
Charles Geil
Floyd Riddlebarger
Antioch Grange
Harbor Lights
John Amnah
Marcella Glenn
Oscar Blum
Columbus
Saturday Club Dessert Hosted by Mrs Knapp at Blosser’s
Mrs William Knapp entertained the Saturday Club with a one oclock dessert at Blosser s restaurant. Pastel gladioli and chrysanthemums with tall tapers decorated the table. Mrs Paul Stimson led the program with the theme Charities or Rackets and invited guests included Mrs Walter Ott Mrs Robert Pugh Mrs Robert Morris Mrs Dean Collison and Mrs Lee O Brien.
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William Knapp
Blosser's
Paul Stimson
Walter Ott
Robert Pugh
Robert Morris
Dean Collison
Lee O’brien
Knapp
Four Square Sunday School Class Meeting at First Methodist
The Four Square Sunday School class gathered Friday at the First Methodist Church with Mrs. Stella Barker leading the program.
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Four Square
First Methodist Church
Stella Barker
Parish Council of Catholic Women Meeting at St John’s
Members of the Parish Council of Catholic Women will meet Friday at 8 15 p m after church services in St John’s school hall. Each woman is asked to take a valentine. Dr J Ward Doering will show colored slides of his recent trip to California. Refreshments will be served.
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Counci
St. John's School Hall
J. Ward Doering
California
Clyde P. Proctor Rites Held in Gore
Clyde P Proctor 59 of Gore died Tuesday at Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital after a period of illness. A World War I veteran and coal miner, he is survived by four brothers Clifford Flare Clarence Proctor and Edward Proctor. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Leonard funeral home with burial in Gore.
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Logan
Leonard Funeral Home
Clyde P. Proctor
Gore
Veterans Administration Hospital
Dayton
Proctor
Hocking County
James
Lydia Hartman Proctor
Clifford Flare
Clarence Proctor
Edward Proctor
Oreville
Gore Cemetery
Logan Trade Club appoints committees for operations
John Hildabolt announces Logan Trade Club committees. The roster includes Industrial RR chaired by B Perkins, and multiple divisions with chairs Barton Hot and Ralph Helber among others. Members span Kelley, Blosser, Watson, Collison, and Gerken in various roles.
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LOGAN
Logan Trade Club
John Hildabolt
Bill Robb
Walter Saving
Jacob A. Keller
Debert Marstiller
Joe Bennett
MacDonald Watson
L. T. Webb
Leo Fox
Jack Walsh
Weasley Cannon
Walter Saving Jr
Tom Weiland
Alex Mowery
Charlies Snyder
Arthur Gasser
Charles F. Rauch
Dayton Schultheis
James Barker
Bernard Geiger
James R. King
Auto Sales Dip in Hocking County January Report
January activity shows 40 new car titles issued in Hocking County, down from 92 in December, while total titles across all categories reach 486. Receipts totaled $609.65 with distributions to county and state treasuries. numerous individuals and businesses in Logan, Laurelville, Amanda, Union Furnace, and surrounding areas are listed for new car titles, mortgages filed, and office activities.
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Logan
Hocking County
Certificate of Title Office
Joseph C. Reichley
George N. Brokaw
Laurelville
Powers Coal Co
Florence Cartwright
Starr- Washington Board of Education
Union Furnace
Delma Cohagan
Carrie Schwalbaugh
Charlies V. Christian
Charles O. Julian
Amanda
M. L. Young
Hocking Valley Gas Co
Nick Maniskas
Nick's Wine Shop
Creighton Meyer
Rockbridge
Lawrence
Bond Provided For Suspect In Liquor Case
Virgil Lonberger, 42, of Gloucester Route 3, was held in the county jail since Saturday on a $1000 bond for selling liquor without a permit and possession of untaxed liquor. He was released Tuesday after surety was furnished following arraignment before Magistrate E. E. Bright. Lonberger pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury under $1000 bond.
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Logan
Virgil Lonberger
Glouster Route 3
Lonberger
E. E. Bright
Instrument players estimated at twenty seven million last year
An estimate placed the number of people who play a musical instrument at 27 million during the previous year. The figure reflects widespread participation across ages and regions, highlighting broad cultural engagement with music.
Logan High School Winter Concert Program Released
William Gasbarro announces the Logan High School band winter concert set for Thursday evening in the Logan High School auditorium. The junior band opens with five numbers followed by the senior band performing works by Bach Dvorak Swineberg DeRose Frangkiser Coward Le Clouna and Finlayson. tickets available from band members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan High School
William Gasbarro
Yesternight
Komm
Woman Injured by Cat in Pleasants Street Incident
Mrs. Dell D. Plants of 2219 Main Street was treated last night for injuries from a cat bite. Dr. J Stewart Lloyd attended to her medical needs.
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Point Pleasant
Dell D. Plants
Main St
What is the Stock Exchange and who can invest
Reader questions explain the New York Stock Exchange as a national market where stocks are bought and sold by brokers on the floor. It operates with open auction bids and publishes all prices and sales. Only 1,500 shares in many leading companies are listed, requiring earnings and reporting commitments.
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New York Stock Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
California
Exchange
Maine
America
New York
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Anne Bailey Club
G.S. Baxter
Mirs. McVey
Thespians
Point Pleasant High School Dramatics Group
Denny Wedge
June Rodgers
Hugh Graham
Carol Walters
David Somerville
Betty Jo Watson
Bessie Jones
Lavenia Jackson
WRC
Fisher
Department — Store
Pleasant
Fisher's
C.P. Proctor
Trade
Burr C. Nixon
Industrial
B. Perkins
L. A Riggs
Homer
Jay Cole
Roy Reider
Clarence Blosser
Thomas Brandt
Roger Humphrey
William 8. Miller
Cleon Tucker
Fred Hull
Clarence Hadley
Leslie G. Johnson
So Ellinger
Hocking
Januar
Howard
Edward K. Young
Lewis and
Juanita Wagner
South Bloomingville
Donna L. Hutchison
Jack E. Harris
Bernard S&s. Geiger
Logan Buick Sales and Service Co
Joe Francis
Herschel Bennington
Freda M. Willige
Albert F. Wilson
John Snyder Jr
Earl L. Lehman
Lillie B. DeLong
Jack Myers
W. D Bartholomew
Harold Wilson
Robert E James
Alva
Emma Weaver
S. E. Erbaugh
Wise Motor Sales
Frederick Primmer Jr
Margaret V. Wharton
J. W. Saving
Joe I. White
John W. Fortner
Spackey Radio Service
Truck
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
the Ohio Company
North High Street
Security Bank
Robert E. Bartels
Meigs
Washington
Monroe Counties
the Stock Exchange
Helen Loneshore
Centerville
Iowa
Neil Hartnett
Flushing, N.Y
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