Property Appraisals Set for Henderson Highway Plan
Mason property appraisals appointed by Judge James Thompson will assess six Henderson properties for the State Road Commission as it plans a highway starting at the Silver Memorial Bridge on Route 35. Appraisers will meet in January and February across several parcels including the Risor Calandro property and Dorothy and Robert Watson, with commissioners named by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James Thompson
Gireuit
Henderson
State Road Commission
New Silver Memorial Bridge
Route 35
State Round Commission
William 5. Riethie
Risor
Emily ‘Arbett
Waters Mingle Old Fashioned Winter Echoes From Coal Town
John Cooper of the Soil Conservation Service in Point Pleasant notes a near zero temperature and recalls two winter predictions. He quotes Carl Lanham on snow, floods, and ice skating legends, and reflects on past schooling hardships, sled travel, and changing social life emphasizing enduring winter memories and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Soi Corservation Service
Point Pleasant
Cooper
Carl Lanham
Davis
Fucker County
Lanham
Appalachian Mountain
Cheat River
Ohio
John’ Lanham
Moncester
Obio
Tan Obio River
Mason County
Soil Survey Taken On Mason Farm Near Point Pleasant
John Cooper of the Soil Conservation Service conducts a detailed soil survey at Mason County for a proposed project on the Clifford Carson farm. Walter Ellyson aided. report covers texture structure water absorption slope and water courses. A general county survey exists but demand grows for individual reports for farm development housing and industrial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Cooper
Soil Conservation Service
Wilam E. Willis
Mason County
Clifford Carson
forTason
New Haven
Walter Ellyson
Dsda Soil Conservation Service
Cooper
General Soil Survey
Episcopal Bishop to Visit Point Pleasant Church
The RL Rev. Wilburn C. Campbell bishop of the West Virginia Episcopal diocese will make his annual visitation to Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant on Sunday at 11 am. He will be celebrant at the Eucharist confirm three persons and preach. Confirmands are Mrs. Don Kingery Mark Edward Calandros and Ronald Rath Morgan. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall and later a dinner at the rectory with Bishop Campbell in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Wilburn C. Campbell
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
Point, Pleasant
Campbell
Don Kingery
Mark Edward Calandros
Leo Calandros
Ronald Rath Morgan
Pat Morgan
Sayling
Robert Hite
Robert Johnson
Samuel Nichols
Walter M. Windsor
Schane
Bishop
Pot Pleasant
Christ Church
Howard Price
Raber
Rite
Hite
Nial Minton
Treagurar
Meigs County Tax Millage and Big Spending Projects
Meigs County action reveals escalating public works funded by EDA, state and local sources. Projects include sewerage work in Pomeroy at 1.2689 million, a 3-levy water system extensions in Syracuse, and a 150 thousand Leading Creek Marina. A 40-bed addition to Veterans Memorial Hospital costs 891200 with Hill Burton and Appalachian funds. Ro che Reedsville dams at 143 million and a 400000 Imperial Electric building financed by local banks. County tax burden approaches one million with 80 percent for education. Meigs districts maintain low millage overall despite high spending. Community programs in Meigs and Gallia add over a million in Head Start and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Engineers
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Hill-Burton
Appalachian
Tuppers Plains
Chester
FHA
EDA
Roche
Reedsville
Imperial Electric
Middleport
Akron
Citizen's Bank
Farmer’s Bank
Pomeroy National Bank
Eather Bradbury Edwards
Citizens of
Pomeroy
Leading Creek Conservancy
Hood Control
Forked Run Lake
Meigs
Meigs County
Syracuse Village
Rutland
Gallia
Mason Has Conservation Essay Event
Point Pleasant High School English teacher Mrs. Earl Withrow announced an essay contest on conservation for Mason County high schools. Lawrence Motr, president of the Mason County chapter of the Staak Walton League, said any student may participate with theme due to principals by February 13. Judges are Mrs Eunice B Beller, Charles Worley, Earl Sprouse, and the local league chapter offers a $25 cash prize for the best essay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Earl Withrow
Point Pleasant High School
Mason County
Szaak Walon League
Lawrence Motr
Moly
Eunice
Accidents Reported On Toy Highways
Sheriff Department logged three toy highway mishaps Friday and Saturday with no injuries. Collisions involved Larry Lanier 46 and Anthony Williamson 19 on Nine Mile Road. Robert Bennett 36 backed from a Park Likens driveway when a car driven by Robert Sumner 2 struck. Another crash on West Point Pleasant Road damaged by 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Larry Lanier
Anthony Williamson
South Site
Nine Mile Road
Robert Bennett
Park Likens
Romound Ridge
Robert Sumner
Henderson
Bennett
Oral
Keyes
Mason
Judy Fields
Letart
West Point Pleasant 5
Employment Office Places 22 in December Jobs
Jack Lo Smith, manager of the Point Pleasant office of the West Virginia Employment Security, reported 22 people placed in gainful employment during December. At year end 1969, 122 people registered for work including 140 women and 179 veterans. New applications during the month totaled 131, with 38 women and 38 veterans. Training is a key feature, with current psychiatric and other skill development offered under the Mason County Vocational Training Act through the West Virginia Department of Education. Citizens seeking training may file applications at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jack Lo’ Smit
Pohnt Pleasant
Rimpley 5
Afment Soci
Fice
Pamaraa
Smith
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Robert Jlaffman
Charles Lewis
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Leo
Audrey Calandros
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Norman Searberry
Dey Burdett
J. Sommer
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the Messenger
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