Sewage Financing Plan Approved by Point Pleasant Council
City council approved consolidating two sewer revenue bond issues into a single 9300000 mortgage to finance the new sewage disposal system. The measure, led by City Attorney Carroll W. Casto, combines 270000 and 660000 bonds, with bonds issued at 10000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Enue
Water Works Fund
Citizens National
Charles Musgrave
Casto
B and O
Slaughter House Hollow
11Th St
Musgrave
B. W. Krodel
Second and
Walnut
Tacy Stormer
George H. Shawver
Ohio
17Th Streets
Water Works Basin
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Nelson, Browning Bonding Co
Krodel
Chamber of Commerce
Main St
Appalachian Electric
Lions Club Donates $90 To Youth Camp
NEW HAVEN A fifty dollar donation was made to the Lions Cottage at the Youth Camp near Ripley in Jackson County at a Lions Club meeting. District Governor Carl Bender and Mrs Bender plan to attend the May 3 Ladies Night. Robert McGlothlin was named third vice president and Gene Ashley and George Jewell were named directors. Clyde Foly spoke on education and school shortages. The club urged contacting senators and representatives for help with West Virginia public schools. Attendees included Clayton Athey, Robert McGlothlin, John Dyer, Gene Athey, George Jewell, Hank Roney, Charles Jewell, Carl Wiles, Robert Johnston and Clyde Foley. President Bob Johnson presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Ripley
Jackson County
Lions Club
Carl Bender
West Virginia
Clayton Athey
Robert McGlothlin
John Dyer
Gene Athey
George Jewell
Hank Roney
Charles Jewell
Carl Wiles
Robert Johnston
Clyde Foley
Bob Johnson
Live Wire Class Sunday School
A brief notice covers the Live Wire Sunday School program titled Live Wire Class. It outlines a church activity aimed at teaching and fellowship during the weekend, inviting families to participate and learn together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Wire
The
Live Wire Sunday School
New Haven Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Health News
Mr and Mrs Clyde Rice buy a home in New Haven Heights and plan to move this week. Eddie Stein is ill for several days with a respiratory infection. Mrs Rossie Lykins of Hazard Kentucky visits relatives in Gallipolis and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Robert McGlothlin visit Ravenswood over the weekend. Sonny Haggerty family moved to a new home on West Seventh Street. Charlie Carroll, new owner east of Haven, is a patient at Holzer Hospital. John Grimes, ill for weeks, is improving and will miss work at the Philip Sporn plant briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Clyde Rice
New Haven Heights
Eddie
E. L. Stein
Rossie Lykins
Hazard
Mark Ward
Howard Wagenhals
Jack Frey
Larry
Gallipolis
Robert McGlothlin
Ravenswood
Sonny Haggerty
West Seventh Street
Charlies Carroll
Haven
Holzer Hospital
John Grimes
Philip Sporn
February Flag Display Urges Americanism by DAR Chapter
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR urges a public flag display in February to honor Lincoln's Birthday February 12 and Washington's Birthday February 22. The note emphasizes reverence for Old Glory and promotes true Americanism through patriotic teaching and flag display. Twig 4 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild to meet at Margaret Green's home Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
James B. Patton
National Depot
National Society
Iwo Jima
Twig
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Margaret Green
Nelsonville Emblem Club Plans 8 PM Meeting
The Nelsonville Emblem Club schedules a regular business meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the Elks Club on Hocking Street.
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Nelsonville Emblem Club
Elks’ Club
Hocking St
Golden Rule Sunday School Class Meeting
The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Miss Edna Hall. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Lucille Weaver Mrs. Edith Figgins and Mrs. Frances Stage. Devotions will be led by Miss Bernice Cagg and the program will be presented by Mrs. Anna McClain and Mrs. Reccia Foughty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Edna Hall
Watkins St
Lucille Weaver
Edith Figgins
Frances Stage
Bernice Cagg
Anna McClain
Reccia Foughty
Group 1 of CWF meets at Mrs Mechem's home
Fifteen members answered roll call Monday night as Group 1 of the Christian Church women's fellowship met at Mrs Mechem's home. The program featured devotions, a reading on Abraham Lincoln and his religious convictions, a topic on India Pakistan and Ceylon, songs by Miss Sigrid Love, and a panel on India with several panelists. Refreshments were served to a list of members, and April plans were announced with a future program by Mrs Ruscoe and leaders Mrs Lawson and Mrs Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Roush
Wayne Fields
James Gibbs
Jeling McClung
Keith Hartley
Glen Roush
Bill Harrah
Jimmie Caudwell
Bill Frey
Jimmy Fry
Sheldon Roush
James McAbee
Vernon Hall
Buddy Beard
Eugene Fields
George Green
Donnie Roush
Jack Roush
James Howard
Lutheran Missionary Group
William Powell
Harry Layne
Powell
Sarah
Herman Layne
Ed Burris
Stella Fry
H. P. Roush
Douglas Garret
Johnnie Roush
Lloyd Roush
Hattie Ohlinger
Howard Wagenhals
Otto Grimm
Phil Wolpert
Robert McGlothlin
Earl Caldwell
CWF
The
Christian Church
Belle Lancaster
Vernant Ae
Abraham Lincoln
Elizabeth Ray
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Sigrid Love
Helen Mechem
Bertha Butterworth
Dorothy Ruscoe
Sarah Morrison
Mechem
Miss Love
Bertha Lawson
Lancaster
Lou Allen
Alice Hall
Lydia Neasenah
Ray
Hannah Thomas
J R Thomas Dies at 72 in Detroit
John R Thomas 72 former New Pittsburgh resident in Hocking County died at his Detroit home after a heart attack He had lived in Detroit about 29 years Survived by wife May Shankwiler three sons Louis Bob Joe three daughters Grace Buck Elizabeth Stork Vivian Buck ten grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services held at Perry funeral home Detroit with relatives from Murray City Nelsonville attending
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Nelsonville
John R. Thomas
New Pittsburgh
Hocking County
Detroit
May Shankwiler
Louis
Bob
Joe
Grace Buck
Elizabeth Stork
Vivian Buck
Perry Funeral Home
Charles Shunkwiler
Murray City
Thelma Hutchins
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admits
Birth Mr and Mrs John Abram Jr Shawnee announce a son. Admitted include Mrs Lulu Saltz Nelsonville Edson Riley The Plains Miss Mary Jane Love Nelsonville Mrs M Rizer Nelsonville William Guess Nelsonville Gerald Wallace Nelsonville Jo Ann Barnhart Nelsonville Mrs Addie Myers Logan William pha Nelsonville Dismissed yes Ann Matheny Nelson Nancy Simmons Nelsonville William Evans Logan Route 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abram, Jr
Shawnee
Lulu Saltz
Nelsonville
Edson Riley
the Plains
Mary Jane Love
M Rizer
William Guess
Gerald Wallace
Oe Jo Ann Barnhart
Addie Myers
Logan
William Pha
Yes Ann Matheny
Nancy Simmons
William Evans
Shatter Is Honored In TV Program Reception
More than 500 attended a Sunday afternoon reception in the Shatter tribute held at the Mason County high school auditorium. Kenneth W. Shaffer, longtime Mason County schools superintendent, was surprised with a TV program themed celebration featuring music, remarks, and gifts from friends, colleagues, and local officials. Shaffer’s long service spanned 27 years with 3 1/2 years as superintendent, and he recently resigned to lead the Farmers Home Administration in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kenneth W. Shatter
Maronty
Wagarian
Chet Haddox
Mason County
Ralph Edwards
Mr. Shaffer
Reed F
Kenneth W. Shaffer
Carol Hershell
Burdette
Maxine Kary
Phyllis Miller
Janet Osborne
Marilyn Lanham
Sonja Mayes
Shaffer
C. H. Withers
Mra Shaffer
Kenneth
Farmers’ Home Administration
Garnet Stanley
Wood Shaffer
Hazel
Watch Shop Opening in Nelsonville
Thomas J Rosser of Nelsonville announces the opening of Rosser's 2 onn en 56 Wee St Jetroger Store in Nelsonville today. A 1942 graduate, he served two years in the U S Army during World War II and studied at the Foegier Institute of Hotel in Cincinnati. He previously worked in watch repair at Case's Jewelry in Logan and will specialize in watches and jewelry, carrying watches and diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Thomas J Rosser
Rosser
Wee St
Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Newark
Case's Jewelry
Logan
Wielding Gun Knife Cost
Audus Bishop of Point Pleasant paid 100 dollars and costs for brandishing a gun at a local drive in on December 30, 1954. Charles Nibert, 20, of Gallipolis Ferry was fined 50 dollars and costs for brandishing a knife. Both men were arrested. Bishop shot out a light and Nibert served time for non payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Justice of Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Audus Bishop
Bishop
Charles Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Sheriff's —— Ment
Mason County
Family Hutchinsons Stay In Holzer Hospital Spotlight
Holzer Hospital staff stay acquainted with the Hutchinson family of 2010 Jefferson Ave as Mrs Hutchinson undergoes surgery and their seven year old Bob suffers a broken leg while roller skating at the 2nd Street Bowling Center. Bob was treated at Holzer and has returned home while his mother remains hospitalized recovering from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
John C. Hutchinson
Jefferson Ave
Hutchinson
Bond Forfeited In Murray City Disturbing The Peace Case
In Murray City an arrest report by Marshal F W Keeton states William Mc Gandlish of Bremen, 21, failed to appear for hearing on a disturbing the peace charge filed in the mayor’s court by H P Burkhalter, owner of the Friendly Tavern. The cash bond of 13 70 was forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Floyd Stiff
H. P. Burkhalter
Friendly Tavern
William McGandlish
Bremen
F. W. Keeton
Saunders Couple Welcome Son Gary Lee in Fraziers Bottom
A son named Gary Lee was born January 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saunders of Fraziers Bottom. The birth occurred at St. Mary Hospital in Huntington. Mr. Saunders serves on the Mason County school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Gary Lee
Fred Saunders
Fraziers Bottom
St. Mary Hospital
Huntington
Saunders
Mason County School Board
Boy Injured in Auto Bicycle Collision Near Nelsonville
A Nelsonville boy riding a bicycle on a state highway about 1.5 miles from the city was seriously injured when hit by a car driven by Russell Barnhart of Chauncey. He was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital for treatment of facial abrasions and bruises with no broken bones reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mount St. Mary Hospital
James L. Frasee
Chauncey
Russell Barnhart
Elizabeth Barnhart
Marietta Road
Vreasee
Don Bewngardner
Euth
Alog
Frame
Murray City Resident Mahala Keiffer Dies at 76
Mae Mahala Keiffer aged 76 of Murray City died Monday afternoon after an extended illness at her home. A Scioto County native, she was the wife of Lewis Keiffer and sister of John Cline. Funeral services by Rev M F Wentor of the Methodist Church will be held Thursday at 1 pm at Johnson Funeral Home, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mahala Keiffer
Murray City
Scioto County
Nicholas
Nancy Cline
Lewis Keiffer
John Cline
Piaina
FM. Wentor
Methodiat Church
Hureday
Johnson Funeral Home
Green Lawn
Beale PTA Set Meeting at Gallipolis School
Beale PTA will meet at 74 Se Avenue at the school in Gallipolis. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming events and organizing efforts for the Beale community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale Pta
Gallipoliserry
Egyptians Used Shorthand Over 170 Years Ago
A historical note explains that shorthand was employed by Egyptians more than 170 years ago, highlighting early writing efficiency practices and scribal techniques discovered in ancient records.
Auto Victim's Rites To Be Held Wednesday
Mrs. Mattie Moplinger, lifelong Mason County resident, killed Sunday when struck by a car in New Haven on the way to church. Service planned Wednesday at 7 pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Raynor Peters officiating. burial in Geehem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
New Haven
Mattie Moplinger
Mason County
Sherman Gerlach
Mason
Gerlach
Mra Oniinger
Letart
Adam and
Louisa J. Roush Mekard
Order of Eastern Star
Racine
Suzie Malone
Paardena
Tu Sietereit Iaw
Mra
Pearl Bickard
Mea
Charlies
Rick Onharleston
Habhand
Raynor Peters
St. Pauls
Wilferia
Geehem
Fogieneng
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Carroll W. Casto
E.U.B
R. F. Bryant
Cliff Roush
Bernard Lieving
Monte Blake
Ora Shawver
Howard Burris
Harold Fry, Jr
H. Rietmire
Thelma Capehart
Edgar Layne
K. K. Scites
F. A. Batey
Orha Lieving
Roy Hoffman
Susie Wolf
Nannie Johnson
Harry Capehart
Iva Capehart
Nora Tripp
John Bumgarner
Bertha Cunningham
Ralph Fink
Arthur Hart
O. J. Howard
Donald Brown
Johnnie Morgan
Arthur Wehrli
William Howard
James Ball
Hazen Roush
W. A. Dennis
Jack Needs
Wyatt Chadwell
O. J. Howard, Jr
J. L. Stewart
Fink
Nelsonville Society
Moses
Sinai
Israel
United States
Twig 4
Emblem Club
J. R. Thomas
Shatter
Gregory Peck
Joseph Cotten
Veet
Dodge Dealers
DODGE
Dan River
Carsues
Bedering Capeules
Chad Warrenty
Quick
Stefae
Athens
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