City Council Begins Street Paving Preparations
Preliminary steps toward paving multiple streets were approved with petitions to gauge property owner interest. G. C. Christian was named city engineer on a contingency basis for the project. Streets include Main from First to Sixth and 21st from Monroe to Jefferson with parts of Lincoln Jefferson and Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
G. C. Christian
Monroe
Jefferson
Lincoln
Mt. Vernon
E. F. Geiger
W. L. Poling
Council
Gerlach
W. G. Durst
E. H. Hawkes
John Clay Hutchinson
City Waterworks Department
Charleston
Eighth Street
Main
Viand
Vitus Hartley, Sr
Robert E. Mann
L. W. Getty
Ray Greenler
Coffee Pots Replaced in City Street Work
The city council discussed two coffee pots used to pour tar in street cracks. L. S. Gerlach Sr., street committee chair, explained the unusual equipment served for road repair before the bill for the pots halted proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
L. S. Gerlach, Sr
Emery Hawkes Earns Top Rating in Flight Instrument School
Emery Mickey Hawkes received the highest grade in his air forces training class at the AF Technical School in Rantoul Illinois. His parents Mr and Mrs E H Hawkes of 2222 Mt Vernon Ave announced the achievement and noted he earned the top rating in the flight instrument school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Emery
Mickey) Hawkes
Air Forces
E. H. Hawkes
Mt. Vernon Ave
Mickey
AF Technical School
Rantoul
Dance Hall Project Moves Forward In Point Pleasant
City council gave tentative approval for a two story dance hall on Jackson Ave near 27th St. Builders Everett and Elvin Wedge discussed permit with Building Inspector Austin Johnson and were told to consult the state beer commission about licensing. The plan calls for a 36 by 72 foot building with a street level dance hall and a lower storage level plus a snack bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jackson Ave
27Th St
Everett
Elvin Wedge
Evans
W. Va
Austin Johnson
State Beer Commission
Autos Crash On Route 2 Continues On Page 1
Goldstein was conscious when removed from his car by Blain and Officer Caplinger. The steering wheel jammed under his chin. He had been in the area last weekend for a train derailment inquiry in New Haven and had liaised with the Chamber of Commerce about a vocal quartet appearance. His wife and five children live in Parkersburg. State police think he was a traveling salesman. Lt. Sutter’s body was taken to Crow funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldstein
Blain
Kenneth Caplinger
New Haven
Chamber of Commerce
Parkersburg
Lt. Sutter
Crow Funeral Home
Chauncey Woman Recovers After Emergency Appendectomy
Mrs. Paul McKinney of Chauncey is reported to be recovering satisfactorily after an emergency appendectomy performed Friday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Biller of Leon are visiting. Mrs Biller plans a two week stay to aid in care of Paulette and Ruth Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Paul McKinney
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Raymon Biller
Leon
Biller
Paulette
Ruth Ann
Dinner Guests At Heffken Home In Glouster
Mr and Mrs John Heffken and children Teddy Mark Susanne and Marilyn Ath ens were dinner guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Theodore Heffken in Glouster Mrs Hattie Mingus of Millfield also visited her sister Mrs Heffken in Glouster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Heffken
Teddy
Mark
Susanne
Marilyn
Athens
Theodore Heffken
Glouster
Hattie Mingus
Millfield
Mrs. Heffken
Lancaster guests visit Adkins kin and hospital patient
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins from Lancaster included John James and Rose Adkins who visited Mrs. Adkins' parents the Rev and Mrs. Andrew McKinney and later visited Mrs. Paul McKinney in Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Chauncey
George Adkins
John
James
Rose
Lancaster
Adkins
Andrew McKinney
Paul McKinney
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mrs Sav Returns Home After Major Surgery
Mrs. Mary L Sav of Chauncey has left Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major operation three weeks ago and returned to 38 Lexington Ave.
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Chauncey
Mary L. Savage
Lexington Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Prayer meeting called off at Morristown Holiness Church
Morristown Morristown Holiness Church cancels Friday cottage prayer meeting due to church services being conducted.
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Chauncey
Morristown
Holiness Church
Five Die In Fire At Mont Hotel
A pre dawn blaze swept a three story Eureka hotel killing five people. Authorities blamed an oil burner explosion for the deadly fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Mont
Chauncey-Dover Honor Roll Names Semester Winners
Chauncey-Dover High School announces its first semester honor roll. Seniors include Wilma Allen Edna Brown Illa Blackford Margaret Butcher Barbara Crabtree Joan Downs Barbara Gibbons Louise Kierns Helen Lopez Margaret McClung Barbara McHenry and Helena Ross. Juniors listed are Wanda Wheeler Warren Simpson Adrien Pidcock Barbara Nogrady Kathryn Phyllips Lovella Mingus Jack Lester Mary Jane Howard Lowell Davis Joan Cunningham Fred Cunningham and Ronald Cline. Sophomores are Carolyn Heffken Patricia Howard Jo Ann Lewis Pat Ley Deloris Muzio Martha Russell Lovina Staten Jean Vogelone Bonnie Waymer and Floyd Freshmen Graceann Crabtree Janice Davis Ruth McLean Janet Nicholson Patty Nogrady Virginia Lee Smith Janice Stanley Phyllis Pennell Hubert Bobo Stanley Friedberg Charles Fiske Charles McClung Robert Taven and Jerry Schoonover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Wilma Allen
Edna Brown
Illa Blackford
Margaret Butcher
Barbara Crabtree
Joan Downs
Barbara Gibbons
Louise Kierns
Helen Lopez
Margaret McClung
Barbara McHenry
Helena Ross
Wanda Wheeler
Warren Simpson
Adrien Pidcock
Barbara Nogrady
Kathryn Phyllips
Lovella Mingus
Jack Lester
Mary Jane
Charles McClung
Robert Taven
Jerry Schoonover
Largest March of Dimes collection in Mason County reported
Mason County totals reach 1925.23 as Mrs. J. V. Kapp, county chairman, notes plans to surpass 2000. Bend Area contributes 550, with earlier deposits totaling 594.62. Expenses around 11. Bend drive leaders include Mrs. John Bumgarner and others guiding local committee members.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
J. V. Kapp
Bend
Kapp
Bend Drive
John Bumgarner
County Cochairman
Frank Reynolds
Thelma Capehart
J. Wallace Burdette
Mabel C. Gibbs
Grace
Sis) Stone
Marjorie Waldie
Father and son jailed in Mason magistrate court
Fines and sentences were handed to Nelson Myers Sr. and Nelson Myers Jr. in a Mason magistrate court. Both pleaded guilty before Squire Carl E. Pyatt. Myers Sr. received 30 days and $25 fine plus costs for intoxication. Myers Jr. got 30 days and $50 fine plus costs for driving with a revoked license. State Police served warrants. the father, a probationer on a felonious assault count, would be held for disposition by Judge Lewis H. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason
Ray McClure
Nelson Myers
Second St
Squire Carl E. Pyatt
Lewis H. Miller
Kanauga News And Local Notices
Luther Lee of Kanauga suffered a strained spine and injured kidney after a fall at work and is at Holzer Hospital. Mrs W O Faudree is at Holzer Hospital with asthma. Charley Grimm opened a new taxicab service. R C Walker operates the other. Paul Fife and Verne Berriage remain in Veterans Hospital Huntington. Eddie Roush family moved to Point Pleasant. Various local visits and dinners noted including McClaskeys in Columbus and Mr and Mrs Burns with Black. Jackie Sue Wamsley out of school with mumps. Arnold Dickerson and William Messlier traveled to Charleston. Christine Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
Luther Lee
John Lee
Holzer Hospital
Point Pleasant
W. O. Faudree
Charley Grimm
R. C. Walker
Paul Fife
Veterans Hospital, Huntington
Verne Berriage
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
Eddie Roush
H. D. McClaskey
Columbus
McClaskey
Eva Sheets
Leo
Ernie Anderson
Eddie Pennington
Dunbar
Charlie Dewitt
Free Methodist meeting in Red Town and local social notes
The Rev. Le Roy Hiett attended a Free Methodist quarterly meeting in Red Town. Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Olin Rife of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Archer of Columbus visiting local families. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cox reported the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, to Mr. and Mrs. Preston Forest of Colorado. Mrs. Forest is formerly Maxine Cox of Laurel Cliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Leroy Hiett
Red Town
Olin Rife
Columbus
George Renshaw
Paul Archer
Lewis Diehl
Charles Diehl
Vernon Howell
Roy Howell
Marvin Cox
Preston Forest
Colorado
Forest
Maxine Cox
Pearl Parker
Esther and Wesley Circles Meet at Trinity Church
Pt Pleasants social notes report a joint Esther and Wesley Circles meeting at Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs Paul Thomas chaired the business session and plans were made for a church rummage sale starting Thursday. A solo was sung by Mrs Chester Roush and the program centered on The World Must Learn To Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Esther
Wesley
Trinity Methodist Church
Paul Thomas
Chester Roush
E. E. Clapper
Gene Crow
J. G. F. Johnson
Howard Garland
Clyde McLane
W. H. Bardin
William Stover
Mary Hellems
Mary Brannon
Grover Childress
P. E. Fleming
George Keener
C. W. Reynolds
Edward McElfresh
Bertha Reed
John Chase
Frank Brown
Charles Wamsley
Este
A. H. Perkins
Leonard Miller
Reese Williams
David O'Neal
G. B. Woodard
K. W. Robinson
Norman Foss
D. L. Wilson
Flora Myers
John Shinn
Paul F. Thomas
C. C. Stone
Joseph Bailey
Hanley Sibley
Eustace
Harry Pullen
John Carpenter
Iva
Emma Wise
Martha Dawkins
Mary Etta Lowash
Bessie Johnson
Bertha Condee
Blanche Armstrong
Home Room Mothers Plan Visitors' Days and Party
The Home Room Mothers of Ordnance School met Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Wil bur Plants led the meeting and plans for visitors days March 8 to 10 and a Valentine party Tuesday afternoon were approved. Mothers will assist at each PTA meeting with ten members present.
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Ordnance School
Wilbur Plants
PTA
Gary Kapp
Harold McGuffin
Robert Fowler
Thomas Vaughan
Bryon Roush
Otis Dudding
James Huffman
Howard Price
Byron Dudding
Walden Roush
Ann Bailey Farm Women’s Club Meeting at Mrs. Home
The Ann Bailey Farm Women’s Club gathered at the residence of Mrs. for a regular meeting. Members discussed ongoing club projects and upcoming community events.
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Ann Bailey Farm Women’s Club
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club Meets at Chapman Home
The Pioneer Farm Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. Mervin Chapman's 1204 Viand Street on Tuesday evening with cohosts Mrs. George Byls and Mrs. C. F. Buckle. Program by Mrs. Ray Crank on World Responsibility and lesson by J. G. F. Johnson on Duties and Privileges of a Voter. Business meeting led by Mrs. Robert Darst approved $5 to the March of Dimes and $5 to foreign causes. list of attendees includes Mrs. C. E. McCullough, Mrs. Ray Crank, Mrs. Darst, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Plants
Ripley Road
Lawrence Mattox
Gay Casto
Roy Kincade
W. C. Roberts
Charles Foglesong
Marshall Fowler
Milton Lewis, Jr
G. N. Schul
A. O. Smith
Charles Stephenson
Oak Thomas
Robert Greenlee
Leo Plants
Charles Hogsett
Len
Patty Sue Lewis
Phillip Mattox
Pioneer Farm Woman’s Club
Mervin Chapman
Viand St
George Byls
C. F. Buckle
Ray Crank
J. G. F. Johnson
Robert Darst
March of Dimes
C. E. McCullough
Jerry Atkison
G. E. Byus
J. E. Sommer
Morris Sebrells
Raymond van Selous
Walter Sommer
J. Kay, Jr
Eugene
Residents Move Within Park Drive Area
Mr and Mrs Richard Peek relocate from Windsor Court to 203 Park Dr while Mr and Mrs Casby Meadows Jr move from Windsor Court area to 200 Park Dr. F Gerald Musgrave local attorney checked into Charleston General Hospital for a general examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Peek
Windsor Court
Park
Casby Meadows, Jr
F. Gerald Musgrave
Charleston General Hospital
Farm Women To Meet At Main St Church
Farm women gather at Main Street Baptist Church for an information meeting on kitchen equipment and storage. Gladys Wasmuth, state agricultural home management specialist, will lead the session at 2 30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Main St
Point Pleasant
Main Street Baptist Church
Gladys Wasmuth
Chauncey Millfield Woman's Council Holds Church Meeting
Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ hosts the council with 16 members and seven visitors. Mrs. Myrtle Wilcox presides and Mrs. Nelle Russell leads devotions. The group reviews a program on The Heart with several members contributing and Grace Border, Virginia Border, and Garnet Blower hosting refreshments.
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Chauncey
Grace Border
Virginia Border
Garnet Blower
Valentine
Angeline Fierbaugh
Helen Fierbaugh
Freda Simons
Thelma Mambourg
Bessie Cartwright
Russell
Greens Run Church of Christ
Ella Byers
Hazel Earich
Elizabeth Robinett
Esther Class Meeting Held at Chauncey Methodist Church
Chauncey Esther Class met Monday night at 27 Mill Street hosted by Mrs. Roger Boling. Mrs. Bridgewater won the contest. devotionals were led by Mrs. Boling. refreshments featured Valentine appointments. Attendees included Mrs. Skinner, Allen, Jorden, Ruth Bridgewater, Elizabeth Harvey and Betty Boling. Next gathering at 7 Elis Avenue, home of Mrs. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Esther
Chauncey Methodist Church
Roger Boling
Mill St
Erle Bridgewater
Boling
Bridgewater
Valentine
Winnie Skinner
Georgia Allen
Nelle Jorden
Ruth Bridgewater
Elizabeth Harvey
Mrs Bernard Bowers Visists Millfield to Aid Fulton Family
Chauncey Mrs. Bernard Bowers of Columbus spends a week in Millfield aiding Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton in caring for Daniel Fulton who has been ill for several weeks. His condition is unimproved.
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Chauncey
Bernard Bowers
Columbus
Millfield
Daniel Fulton
Fulton
Guests Entertained At Home in Millfield
Mrs Carson Sanders and family hosted guests in Millfield including Mr and Mrs Carl Moody and their son Jerry. Also present were Mrs Sanders brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John W Rood of Chillicothe Ohio and nephew and niece Mr and Mrs W W Singer of Mansfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Carson Sanders
Carl Moody
Jerry
Millfield
Sanders
John W. Rood
Chillicothe
Ohio
W. W. Singer
Mansfield
Millfield Visitors From Cleveland Spend Weekend
Loper and his son Freddie of Cleveland visited Mrs. Nelle Russell and Jerry Russell in Millfield to spend the weekend with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Loper
Freddie
Cleveland
Millfield
Denver Bank Adopts Left-Handed Checkbooks
A Denver bank plans to offer left-handed checkbooks to accommodate southpaw depositors, noting a shift from past beliefs that discouraged left-hand use. Medical guidance now often warns that forcing left-handers to switch can cause more harm than good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Miss Ruth Howard to Wed Mr Ralph Brown II
Chauncey Miss Ruth Ann Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Howard Millfield and Mr Ralph Brown II Chau will be married in an open church wedding Sunday at 4 p m in Millfield Church of Christ The Rev Gilbert Courtney will officiate A reception at the home of the bride s parents will follow the ceremony
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Chauncey
Ruth Ann Howard
Chester Howard
Millfield
Ralph Brown II
Chau
Millfield Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
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Aed
Taylor’s
Brosia
Point Lleasant
Ernest
Blackie" Taylor
r-Yeshoe
Point Pleasant Hardware CO
State Theater
Sat
Spade Cooley
Don Barry
Monte Hale
Paul Hurst
Ranger
Emery Hawkes
Wilson
Wilson’s Store
Chauncey, Ohio
C-D
Dimes March
The
Millfield Women’s Group
Millfield Visitors
Joe Marsh
Ruth Howard
Mr. Brown
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Chicago
U.S
Greyhound Terminal
E. State St
Greyhound
United States Brewers Foundation
Boy
Mercury
Athens, Ohio
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