First Grand Jury Chosen For New 29th Circuit Court
Judge James L. Thompson opened the first grand jury session in Mason County within the new 29th Judicial Circuit Court. He praised prior jurors, appointed Paul Rairden as jury foreman, and named five special jurors to replace absentees. The panel began duties at 11 a.m. with 15 jurors listed and expected to report Thursday for findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James L. Thompson
29Th Judicial Circuit Court
Mason County
Thompson
Paul Rairden
John Kay
John Sommers
Atty
J. G. F. Johnson
Nedra Jones
Johnson
Jones
Joan Ann Sommer
Effie
Goals Outlined for Point Pleasant Rotary Club Meeting
Vitus Hartley Jr. outlined chamber goals for the year including lighting two bridges into Point Pleasant and adding stop signs and lights on Sixth Street. Cecil Derrick presented a wage hour law movie. Jim Atwood resigned and will transfer to Texas. Lonnie Safford led a business session. a fire department donations letter was read. guests Bert Shearer and Marvin Ralph attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vitus Hartley, Jr
Fire Department
Bert Shearer
Marvin Ralph
Mason County Farm Women's Council Meets January 10
The Mason County Farm Women's County Council will gather at 1 30 p m in the agricultural extension office on January 10. County officers committee chairmen and local club presidents are urged to attend. Also upcoming club meetings include Leon Homemakers January 10 and Helping Hand Farm Women's Club January 11. Upland Club will be entertained January 12 by Mrs. Donald Powers and Mrs. Sam Holley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Farm Women’s County Council
Agricultural Extension Office
Leon Homemakers Club
Leon
Carrie Beaver
Lester Foreman
Helping Hand Farm Women’s Club
Roy Ball
Charles Withers
Weholo Club
Upland Club
Donald Powers
Sam Holley
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Earl Moody of Gal polis welcome a son. Admitted Danis Schmoll of Middleport Betty A Carpenter of Racine Ohio Martin Crawford of Point Pleasant Discharged Robert S Sutton of Point Pleasant Okey Blankenship of Point Pleasant Mary Mae Wears of Pliny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danis Schmoll
Middleport
Betty A. Carpenter
Racine
Ohio
Martin Crawford
Point Pleasant
Okey Blankenship
Mary Mae Wears
Pliny
Point Clinic Patients and Escorts Named
John Kevin Hartsock of Vinton appears at the point clinic with Mrs. Harry Bright and their daughter, and Mrs. Raymond Casto with her daughter from Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kevin Hartsock
Vinton
Harry Bright
Henderson
Raymond Casto
Leon
Badges Earned By Scouts Of Pack 254 At Pleasant Meeting
Cub Pack 254 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church held a church meeting with Robert Wolfe presiding. Council pins and badges were awarded including Bobcat pins to Ralph Hugart and Jeff Hartenbach, Wolf badges to John Pack and Ellis Conley, bear pins to Bill Dickson, and gold arrow points to Greg Wright and Ellis Conley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
First Presbyterian Church
Robert Wolfe
Bill Dickson
Ralph Hugart
Jeff Hartenbach
John Pack
Ellis Conley
Greg Wright
David Martin
David Wright
N. A. Park
Bill
Wilbur Dickson
Stella Hugart
Ralph
A. E. Hartenbach
Jeff
Gary Conley
Ellis
A. F. Wilson
Steve
Harold Somerville
Robert Johnson
Roger
Mark
James Philips
David
Robert Wolf
Doug
Mary Snowden
John W. Pack
Johnny
Denny
Fritz Frey
Fred
Rickie
Ravenswood Housewife Mary K Young Publishes Songs
Ravenswood resident Mary K Young also known as Mrs Mary K Shiflet is a housewife and post office custodian who has written ten songs with four published by Nordyke Music Publications of Hollywood California. Nordyke lists six more songs by her. Her four children Roger 14 David 12 Bobbie 10 Nancy 8 and her work at the Ravenswood Post Office keep her busy. Her husband Shiflet a Wahama High School graduate works at Lock 22 on the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Mary K. Young
Mary K. Shiflet
Nordyke Music Publications
Hollywood
Calif
Shiflett
Nordyke
Roger
David
Bobbie
Nancy
Post Office
Committees Named for Point Pleasant 1961 Little League
Point Pleasant committees and chairmen were appointed to start the 1961 Little League program at a Wednesday night meeting in the Appalachian Power Co auditorium with Lawrence Plants presiding. Registration for Pony Pee Wee and Little League begins Friday at 6 pm at Point Pleasant Senior High for boys 8 to 15, must be 8 before Aug 1, 1961. membership cards cost $1, valid Jan 1961 to Jan 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Appalachian Power Co
Lawrence Plants
William Pack
Gary Monton
Tom Rose
Leo Bias
Ed Hudnall
Joy Jones, Jr
Bruce Dennis
Bob Tillis
Jim Wiggins
Marie Collins
Allene Plants
Ardenis Jones
Robert She
Bill Redman
American Legion
Point Pleasant Senior High
Hudnall
Trinity WSCS Meets Our Heritage Is Theme
Trinity Methodist Church Wo men's Society of Christian Service met in the social rooms for January with the theme Recalling Our Heritage Expanding Our Horizons. Mrs. Stone led the program with a panel on present day WSCS work and a church study to begin Sunday at 5 30 p.m. featuring the book Stumbling Block on alcohol and responsibility. A Miriam Circle gathering hosted refreshments for many members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Rose Martin
C. H. Stone
Stone
George Williamson
Louis Rossi
James Wiggins
Eunice B. Beller
WSCS
Martin
Stanley Chattan
Clifford Dunn
Polio Film Rerun Set For January Broadcasts
Mrs Ruth Schools reports a film titled What About Linda will be repeated Sunday January 8 on Channel 8 from 1 to 2 pm and on Channel 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on January 22. The film supports the March of Dimes with actors who donated time and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ruth Schools
Mason County
Linda
Channel 3
Man Arrested On Drunk Charge In Point Pleasant
Leslie H. Curry of Monaville West Virginia was arrested Wednesday by city police on a drunk charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leslie H. Curry
Monaville
W. Va
Judges To Appear On TV Show At Mason County Hay Event
Farmers planning to exhibit hay and silage at the Mason County Hay and Silage show January 9 and 10 should watch WSAZ TV Channel 3 Saturday at 7 30 p m. Charles Perow superintendent of the Ohio Valley Experiment Station and one of the show’s judges and Bill Gregory Mason County farm agent will discuss the event and demonstrate how hay and silage are judged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Ohio Valley Experiment Station
Wsaz TV
Channel 3
Charles Perow
Bill Gregory
James Darby Promoted To Division Job
James L. Darby of Appalachian Power Co. Point Pleasant rises to division commercial dealer sales coordinator with Charleston HQ. He joined June 11, 1951 as agricultural sales engineer and later became heating and builder sales representative. Darby, WVU 1950 graduate, is married with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James L. Darby
Appalachian Power Co
Darby
Charleston
West Virginia University
The
Lions Club
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Point Pleasant Class of 1956 Holds Reunion
A 1956 Point Pleasant High School reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Call on Viand Street. Miss Phyllis Miller was elected president of the alumni chapter with Larry Eshneaur as vice president and Mrs. David Walters as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School
Harold Call
Viand St
Jon Call
Phyllis Miller
James H. Call
Larry Eshneaur
David Walters
E. W. Stevens
Cecil Higginbotham
Jon C. Call
Linda Swann
James R. Ellis
Calvin McDaniel
Service Guild Holds January Session at Church Parish House
The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church met in the Parish House for a January session and luncheon. Officers included Mrs. William Meade, with devotionals by Mrs. Jerome D. Rodgers and a committee led by Mrs. George B. Stantial. Guests and members listed span several names from Proctorville and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Service Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
Church Parish
George B. Stantial
W. T. Minton
Samuel B. Jeffries
William Meade
Jerome D. Rodgers
Personal notices list Holzer Hospital patients
Mrs Norman Simkins of Jefferson Ave is a patient at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Hugh Juhling of Hartford is also a patient at Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Simkins
Jefferson Ave
Holzer Hospital
Hugh Juhling
Hartford
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Sandy Pyles
J. H. Lewis
Paul White
Petit Jury
C. of C
Rotary
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Robert S. Sutton
Scouts of Pack
Mr. and
Ravenswood Housewife
Park
Trinity Wscs
Polio Film
Man
Guadalupe
Mexico
James Darby
PH. LY
Buck Lake
GUN Club
Harold Goddard
Phone Barnett
C. Ie. Sheridan
Bradford Auction Co
Bradford Racine, Ohio
Leman
P.O. Box
Cabell County
Court House
James Dotson
West
Washington St
Byard Street
Chevrolet
Platt's Rambler
Union ST. LY
Benjamin Franklin, IV
Leon Putz
William H. Bardin, Sr
William C. Filson
Judi Harmans
George Hesson
Barbara Barr
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Chrysler Imperial
Carl Clifford
Elmwood
Willys Jeep
Gail Watkins Equipment Co
East
Richland Avenue
Thomas Jones
U.S. Navy
Jacksonville
Florida
Elmer F. Jones
Zundapp
Ducati
Billy Perry Motor Sales
Nelsonville
Hawk
White's
Harley Davidson
Albany MY
Crane
Clam
Draglire
H.D
Athens
Union Dial LY
W. O. Rose
Grange Insurance
Baughman Agency
Albany
D. M. Goddard
W. State
Grange Insurance Auto
George v. Ford
Baker and Struffer
Sherwin-Wil
Winter Haven
Baumgaertel
Towne House
W. Union Street
Knapp
W. L. Spicer
Swansea Road
Columbus 21
Indianapolis
Rawleigh
E. Athens Co
Freeport
Whit White
Denvey Young, LY
John Lee
Straw
Washington Street
Phone LY
Miller Sanitation
Guysville
Janitrus Furnace Sales and
Sefvice
L. E. White
West Roofing Co
Depot St
Stewart's
Stewart's Drive In. For Full Information Write: Stewart's Root Beer, Inc
Ashland Road
Mansfield
Messenger
Ing
White’s Mill
Vman’'S Aviaries
W. Fair Ave
Lancaster
Jerseys
Sarge
Bill Pullins
Wis Burke Ideal
Willow Point
Bertie L. Brookover
Stewart, Ohio
Dickson Rendering Co
Mariette. Oy
Higgins Feed
Richland Ave
Wilbur A. Dean
Chester
Coolville
York Center
STOUT
Fireplace Woop
Donald Bennett
Rosenberg
Leon Thompson
Proctorville
Maxine Walters
Gail Faires
S. C. Wilhelm
Henry Watson
Mary Beth Sayre
Homer S. Smith
Juliet Smith
J. J. Lovell
S. D. Littlepage
Henry Wainright
Boyd Davis
Mary Hyre
Mae Kryder
Reba Beale
Milton L. Miller
OLDS
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St
Max Kinneer
Plymouth
Kinneer Motors
Oakland
Earl Parsons
Amesville
FORD
Ralph Canter
Glouster
Wilbur Sinnett
Beasley
and Mathews
E. Carpenter St
ALMA
Dannies Trailer Sales, Inc
Logan
Cincinnati
USDA
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