Point Pleasant to Extend Phone Service South of Town
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co announces expansion of circuits to about 40 applicants in Mercer's Bottom Hogsett and Gallipolis Ferry areas near Point Pleasant. Two five man crews from Huntington and Charleston will place circuits to relieve overloaded lines, with strike deadline looming and plans to maintain efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Here
W. W. Smith
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Smith
Mercer’s Bottom
Hogsett
Gallipolis
Huntington
Charleston
West Virginia
Fireman's Auxiliary Bake Sale Planned in Pt Pleasant
The Fireman's Auxiliary schedules a bake sale for February 18 at 9 a.m. at the Firestone Store on Main Street in Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Main St
Demonstration at Appalachian Woman's Club Meeting
Home economist Mrs. Mary Criss of Appalachian Electric Power Co. will give a Thursday evening program at the Appalachian Woman's Club. Mrs. C. W. Frishette leads the program with hostesses Mrs. Carl Murray Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Jewell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Criss
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Appalachian Woman’s Club
C. W. Frishette
Carl Murray, Jr
Thomas Jewell
Reading Club Thursday evening hosts Mrs. Rhodes
Home Room Mothers of Ord nance School will meet at the school Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mrs. J. W. Rhodes of Seventh St will host the Reading Club gathering Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rhodes
Seventh St
Reading Club
Mothers of Ordnance School
Baptisms at Christ Episcopal Church Christen Frishette Family
Holy baptism was performed Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church for Mr. and Mrs. Claude William Frishette and their children Claude William Jr. and Judith Ann of 129 Park Dr. Godparents for Claude William Jr. were Mrs. Don D. Smith John V. Mann and William C. Gilmour. Judith Ann’s godparents were Mrs. Robert Findley Thomas Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Claude William Frishette
Claude William, Jr
Judith Ann
Park Dr
Don D. Smith
John V. Mann
William C. Gilmour
Robert Findley Thomas
Smith
Mann
Weekend Visits Note Regional Social Roundup
Several families from Lincoln Avenue Mason Nitro Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston visited relatives in Flatville and surrounding towns over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Collins in Nitro and Mr. and Mrs. James Lovell with son Steve from Parkersburg. The Keefer and Allen families from Point Pleasant attended church in Walton with Bert Fisher and Cre toria Keefer’s wedding impending in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Dudding
Judy
Lincoln Ave
Dudding
J. T. Stewart
Mason
Jerome Collins
Nitro
W. Va
Mr. Collins
W. R. Collins
Hogg St
James Lovell
Steve
Parkersburg
Dewey Deal, Jr
Michael, Huntington
Charleston
Walton
Church of Christ In Christian Union Church
M. Sgt
Floyd White
Johnnie
Columbia
S. C
Allen
J. P. Keefer
Tenth St
Goldie White
Portsmouth
Ohio
Cretoria Keefer
Bert Fisher
David Collins
James Leslie
Morgantown
Navy orders stop name calling among officers and reserves
The Navy issues a directive in a public relations newsletter banning terms like trade school boys mustangs airedales and brass hats. It urges internal unity and equal treatment of reserves and regulars without discrimination within the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Naval
Gyrenus
Army
Air Force
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval
Flood Crew Praised Before Disbanding After Flood Aid
In Point Pleasant the Red Cross and civic officials plan to disband the National Guard flood emergency crew on Monday. Led by 1st Lt. Richard R. Tatterson and 2nd Lt. Fred P. Schroeder, the unit evacuated about 40 families and helped others return home. The roster lists sergeants, corporals, privates and recruits who served during the flood threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Red Cross
National Guard
Richard R. Tatterson
Fred P. Schroeder
Guard
George O. Fisher
James M. Wheeler
Robert L. Bonecutter
William R. Ellis
Hyatt
James E. Johnson
Charles M. Johnson
Daniel S. Killingsworth
Robert K. Lewis
Charles E. Fowler, Jr
Paul M. Harmon
James A. Morton
Richard D. Thomas
John C. Jones
Robert L. Wogan
Frank W. Greenlee
Dencil W. Harmon
Marshall Slayton
Charles E. Gibeaut
van W. Berhard
Richard E. Juniper
Curtis A. Roush
Paul Edward Roach
Art S. Allen, Jr
John D. Ferguson
James H. Lavender
Rally Planned for Members of Churches of Christ
A Christian rally gathers at New Marshfield Church of Christ on Thursday Feb 16 at 7 45 p m for all Churches of Christ. Harold McDole Bradbury Church of Christ minister will speak on The Mission of the Church and sing. A Glouster delegation plans a chartered bus leaving at 6 30 p m. transportation seekers should register with Daniel K Teater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
New Marshfield Church
Daniel K. Teater
Births and admissions from Point Clinic notes
A son, David Samuel, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Connolly of Point Pleasant Route 2 on February 2. Admissions include Mrs. Robert Nowlin and R. R. Crawford for surgical cases on February 2 and 4, and Mrs. Wesley Weikle for surgical on February 5, with Charles B. Tillis admitted for medical care on February 6. Releases include Mrs. Edwin Legg and infant daughter, and Mrs. Blanche Hill, Ann Caynor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Samuel
Curtis Connolly
Point Pleasant
Robert Nowlin
Pliny
Surgical
R. R. Crawford
Apple Grove
Wesley Weikle
Charles B. Tillis
Viand St
Edwin Legg
Blanche Hill
Ann Caynor
Ill Father Affects Family From Gallipolis Ferry
Mrs. Hester Lee of Ninth Street received word that her father John A. Blain of Gallipolis Ferry is very ill in Orlando Florida. Mr. Blain, vacationing with his wife and daughter Mrs. Stella Mohr of Gallipolis, has been taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hester Lee
Ninth St
John A. Blain
Gallipolis Ferry
Orlando
Fla
Blain
Stella Mohr
Gallipolis
County court OKs new typewriter for sheriff office
Point Pleasant reports the county court on Monday authorized a new typewriter for the sheriff's office and approved the installation of an adding machine for a trial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sheriff's Office
Study at Chillicothe Eyes Prisons for Sex Crime Research
Washington researchers view Chillicothe Reformatory and federal prisons as an ideal field laboratory for studying sex crimes. Dr. Stanley E. Krumbiegel says a psychiatrist will be stationed at Chillicothe this year as staffing shortages hinder progress. He notes the need to treat sex degeneracy as a disease and seeks increased funding for research from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Chillicothe
Ohio Reformatory
Bureau of Prisons
Stanley E. Krumbiegel
Bureau
Krumbiegel
Public
House Appropriations Subcommittee
James V. Bennett
Bennett
Congress
Mrs. Gaskalla Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
A surprise birthday party was hosted Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lanigan in Columbus for Mrs. Nettie Gaskalla of Glouster. A noon buffet preceded gifts and socializing with attendees including Albert and Betty Gaskalla, Harvey and Jean Maxwell, Leonard Gaskalla, Everett Gaskalla, Keith Roberts, and S F C Eugene Snyder and family.
Auto Truck Collision at Eighth and Viand
No injuries and minor damage were reported after a two vehicle crash at Eighth and Viand in Point Pleasant Sunday evening. Donald Gardner of Henderson drove a 1949 sedan and collided with B. F. Ellison of 2214 Jefferson Ave. in a pickup. damage was estimated at 25 dollars to each vehicle.
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Point Pleasant
Eighth
Viand
D. M. Harshbarger
Donald Gardner
Henderson
B. F. Ellison
Jefferson Ave
Harshbarger
Water Office Reopens After Flood Delays Penalty Delay
POINT PLEASANT closed by floodwaters since last Thursday, the city waterworks office reopened today. City Clerk Robert E. Mann announced that the 10 percent penalty for delinquent water bill payments would not be invoked until after February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert E. Mann
Alumni Meet Glouster Association Sets Banquet Plans
Glouster Alumni Association will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school building to discuss preparations for a banquet and dance on May 29. Organizations may offer menus for the banquet at this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Alumni Association
Return to Columbus Glouster
John Bryson of Columbus spent Thursday in Glouster with Mrs Bryson and the children Jane Jean and John Maurice returning to Columbus with him after a few days there. Mina Mingus should appear on Glouster High School ninth grade honor roll for first semester. Philip Heinie and Ila Arnold obtained a special marriage license from Missoula police after visiting the station. Philip is six and Ila is four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Glouster
John Bryson
Missoula
Mont
Philip Heinie
Ila Arnold
Philip
Trustees Open Bids for Trucks and Local Notice
The Trustees of Athens township will open bids on a two ton truck with dump bed and hydraulic lift and on a 1941 Chevrolet truck with a 1947 motor on February 18 at 1:00 at the township office. John H. Gillette, Clerk. A separate notice assigns Ethel Collins of Athens as Administratrix of Jessie Mae McClain’s estate, with creditors to file claims within four months or be barred. Probate Judge John F. Newcomb notes. Another notice proclaims Elizabeth Jane Cline Russell as Executrix of Allena M. Cline’s estate, with four months to file claims. dated February 3 1950.
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Trustees of Athens Re
Trustees of
Athens Township
John H. Gillette
Ethel Collins
Athens
Ohio
Jessie Mae McClain
Athens County
John F. Newcomb
Elizabeth Jane Cline Russell
Hunter Ave
Columbus 1
Allena M. Cline
Said
Eastern Star School of Instructions Attendees Listed
Those attending the Eastern Star School of Instructions in Athens on Friday February 3 were Mrs Louise Gladden Mrs Glenna Reese Mrs Betty Addington Mrs Mary Rogers Mrs Mary Binder basin Mrs Maxine Linscott Mrs Nell Peugh Mrs Adda Blower Edith Vaughn all of Glouster and Phyllis Barber and June Matheney both of Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Eastern Star School of Instructions
Athens
Louise Gladden
Glenna Reese
Betty Addington
Mary Rogers
Mary Binderbasin
Maxine Linscott
Nell Peugh
Adda Blower
Edith Vaughn
Phyllis Barber
June Matheney
Murray City
Honor Roll Announced At Glouster
Glouster announces third six weeks honor roll with students listed by grade. Names include Myra Anderson Mary Dunlap Josephine Fydroski Margaret Grubbs Pearl Raley Betty Robinson Sondra Rose Elizabeth Yount in Twelfth Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Myra Anderson
Mary Dunlap
Josephine Fydroski
Margaret Grubbs
Pearl Raley
Betty Robinson
Sondra Rose
Elizabeth Yount
Helen Cole
John Dunnette
Sharon Gamwell
Jane Meyer
Tom Pappas
Richard Powers
Marlene Raber
Maynard Slaughter
Larry Sorrell
Kay Swart
June Vaughan
Judy Vernon
Barbara White
Elizabeth White
Erma Craig
Marilyn Gamwell
David Grubbs
Betty Grandstaff
Carol Steffy
Sue Dunnette
Jane Pough
Lorene Raber
Donna Smith
Kay _ Souders
Patricia Sweeney
Barbara Whaley
Patty Bailey
Evelyn Bodenbender
Terry Dennison
Sharon Forgoress
Jimmy Ginnan
Kay Hines
William Jayjohn
Harley Kittle
Altar Rosary Society Meets in Holy Cross Church Hall
GLOUSTER The Altar Rosary Society met in the church hall Thursday Feb. 2 with 13 members present. Rev Fr Walsh led the meeting due to the president Mrs Agnes Clark being absent. Members played games and a committee was named to plan the March program: Mrs Lena Cavella Mrs Sam Kamento and Mrs Mary Jannice.
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Glouster
Altar Rosary Society
Holy Cross
Agnes Clark
Walsh
Lena Cavella
Sam Kamento
Mary Jannice
WSCS Meets In Church Auditorium
The February meeting of the Women's Society for Christian Service at Glouster Methodist Church met in the church auditorium. Mrs. Adda Blower led the service and Mrs. Lula Bingman gave the devotional on Opening the Book of Books. Isabel Vernon spoke on Having the Bible Is Not Enough noting 3,000,000 illiterates in the U S and Dr Lawbach s work teaching reading in 40 countries and 68 languages. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Catherine Seiler Mrs. Helen McDowell and Mrs. Isabel Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women’s Society For Christian Service
Glouster Methodist Church
Adda Blower
Lula Bingman
Margaret Elias
Isabel Vernon
United States
Lawbach
Catherine Seiler
Helen McDowell
Gatchels Host Birthday Dinner for Mrs Harper
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gatchel hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Clyde Harper in Glouster. A three way telephone call connected Mrs Harper in Glouster with daughter Mrs Belford Cunningham in Detroit and son John Harper in Monterey California. Another daughter Mrs Howard Young of Lexington could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ralph Gatchel
Ex-Resident Dies in Chauncey Pontiac Collision
A head on crash near Pontiac Michigan killed Jerry Conrad 21 a former Chauncey resident and three others who were en route to work. Surviving relatives include his parents a brother and a sister. Funeral services and burial are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m in Pontiac with other family members attending.
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Chauncey
Pontiac
Mich
Jerry Conrad
Conrad
Guy Spaulding
Ellis Ave
Chauncey- Dover
Michigan
Fulton Family Hosts Weekend Guests Amid Illness
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton at Mill Field include Bernard Bowers Sr and Jr Mrs Frank Shirkey Columbus Raymond Brookover Parkersburg and William Snedden Murray City. They traveled to visit due to Mr Fultons several weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Daniel Fulton
Millfield
Bernard Bowers
Bernard Bowers, Jr
Frank Shirkey
Columbus
Raymond Brookover
Parkersburg
William Snedden
Murray City
Fulton
Chauncey Auxiliary to UMW Meets Tuesday at High School
Members of Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school with Jessie Johnson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Auxiliary
United Mine Workers
Jessie Johnson
Glouster Visitors and Local Weekend Trips
Glouster residents hosted and visited during the weekend with several trips noted. Oberholzer and Patricia Clark from Zanesville called on friends in Glouster while Millard Mundew of Columbus visited Dora Emrick and L. T. Mundew. Springfield residents Mr and Mrs Henry Philli stayed at their Glouster home after a weekend in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Oberholzer
Patricia Clark
Zanesville
Garnet Anderson
Amesville
Glouster
Millard Mundew
Columbus
Dora Emrick
L. T. Mundew
Henry Philli
Springfield
A. M. Healy
Margaret, McCafferty
Bob Kinnear
Bob Carter
Barboursville
James William
Charles Williams
Noel Bryan
Jacksonville
Earl Frazee
Building Purchased for Lake Cottage Project
GLOUSTER Elmer Davis of Jacksonville has bought the NYC depot building in Jacksonville. He plans to raze the structure and reuse the material to construct a cottage at Lake Burr Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Elmer Davis
Jacksonville
NYC Depot
Lake Burr Oak
Meeting Postponed for Jacksonville WSCS
A Glouster GLOUSTER A meeting of the Jacksonville WSCS planned for Wednesday evening has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jacksonville Wscs
Chauncey Wedding Unites Miss Mary Lou Kittle and Richard Stalder
Miss Mary Lou Kittle daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Kittle wed Richard R Stalder son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder at First Church of Christ Chauncey in a single ring ceremony. Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated and guests were seated by Russell Johnson and Harve Courtney. After the ceremony a reception at the bride’s home followed. the couple plan to leave for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Hearies
Chauncey-Dover High School
Ohio University
Mr. Stalder
California
Housewarming Served for Louise Muzio at Millfield Home
Mrs Louise Muzio received a surprise housewarming at her Millfield home Saturday night from relatives and neighbors. The gathering celebrated extensive improvements and redecorations with refreshments served and a gift presented to the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Louise Muzio
Millfield
Members of Naomi Class Plan Church Services
Members of the Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will attend Wednesday night services at the church followed by a class meeting at the home of Mrs Dow H Nida. The class president and secretary are Mrs Althea Snyder and Mrs Dean Nida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Naomi
The
Plains Methodist Church
Dow H. Nida
Althea Snyder
Dean Nida
Weekend in Millfield With the Sanders Home
Miss Hazel La Hugh of Columbus spent the weekend in Millfield at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Chauncey
Hazel Lahugh
Columbus
Mrs. C. N. Sanders
Guests of Mother Chauncey dine with Ida McDaniel
Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel were Sunday dinner guests of Ida McDaniel in Millfield. The visit centered on family reunion and included discussions of local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Chauncey
H. O. McDaniel
Ida McDaniel
Millfield
Father Visits Son in Ohio and Georgia
Chauncey James Williamson Sr of Columbus spent Sunday with his son George Williamson and daughter-in-law in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—James Williamson, Sr
Columbus
George Williamson
Athens
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Gaskalla
Chu San
Shanghai
Tan
van Johnson
John Hodiak
Ricardo Montalban
George Murphy
WSCS
Gatchels
Mrs. C. Harper
Daniel Fultons
Mr. Trouble
Hollywood
Toye
Constance Cummings
Mary Lou Kittle
Richard Stalder
Mala Kerr
Jimmie Davis
Lasces
White
James Flevin
Randolph Scott
Warner" Baxter
Miter
Flayin
Barlam
Eric Taylor
Ted
Seymour Friedman
Rudolph 6 Flothow
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