Merger Plans Progress On Grass Roots Level
Informal year end report shows progress toward the United Church of Christ merger. In Minnesota Rev. Theophilus Meckel and Rev. Melvin Graupmann now share congregations and pulits after cross town trips of 13 and 24 miles. Bethany Evangelical and Reformed in Wheatland Wyoming unites with Congregational Church. Pilgrim Fellowship and Youth Fellowship plan joint national conference next June in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Christian
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
United Church of Christ
Meckel
Congregational
Wadena
Minn
Congregational Church
New York Mills
Graupmann
Evangelical and Reformed
Perham
Wadena Evangelical and Reformed Church
New York Mills Congregational Church
Pilgrim Fellowship Congregational
Youth Fellowship Evangelical and Reformed
New York
Point Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Club Meetings
Safety Director William Ryhead spoke on Home Safety and Fire Prevention at the Point Pleasant Women’s Club meeting. Mrs. E T Jacobs discussed Your Health, while the Point Pleasant Senior High School ensemble performed. Washington JAC Club members led prayers, songs, and a Jupiter report with puppet shows and a pantomime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryhead
Gallipolis
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
Ryhead
E. T. Jacobs
Mason Health Department
C. Y. Yoho
Rebecca White
Jean Horn
Bonnie Holliday
Judy Hurley
Joyce Hamilton
Walden Roush
George Horcher
Leon Putz
Foster Whittford
W. S. Waldie
John H. Hutchinson
John Dower
T. Stribling
Washington Jac Club of Ordnance School
Penny Proffitt
Lynn Cruickshanks
Darlene Nibert
Charles Jones
Jupiter
Lynn Short
David Bennett
Marilyn Moore
Paul Pearson
Ronnie Safford
Randy Bias
Peggy Sue
School Head To Speak Here On Incentive Plan
State School Supt. R. Rohrbough will speak tonight at the Point Pleasant AAUW meeting in the Appalachian Power auditorium. He concludes a statewide tour on the incentive plan to shift school planning decisions back to county level from state control, a proposal supported by Governor Underwood in the 1958 Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
R. Rohrbough
Mason County
AAUW
Appalachian Power
Underwood
River Traffic And Dam Conditions Report
River gauges show Gallipolis and Montgomery levels with rollers and rising water. Dams on Kanawha River at sill while Ohio River moveables are up. numerous boats pass through locks including Jane T and Cincinnati with various down and up statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy - Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
Sill
Ohio River
Lunga Point
Gona
Paul Blazer
James Bowie
Reba Jane
Cornell
Cincinnati
Jefferson
Louisiana
Creditor
Lacey Jane Lucas
Salvati
Winfield
Sally Ann
Lelia Shearer
O-Kan
Betty Moran
OVEC
Memphis Zephyr
Semet
Herbert E. Jones
Aliquippa
City of Huntington
Pythian Sister Leon Temple to Install New Officers
Pythian Sister Leon Temple No 54 meets Monday at 7 30 p m in Guy Burdette Hall for installation of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Leon Temple No
Guy Burdette
Leon Homemakers Farm Women’s Club Meeting Notice
The Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club meets Tuesday evening at Kathryn and Carrie Beaver's home in Leon with co hostesses Mrs Mae Bailes. Mrs Warren Stewart presents the lesson study on How Well Do You Know Your Organization. Mrs Bessie Sayre, president, presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Homemakers Farm Women’s Club
Kathryn Beaver
Carrie Beaver
Leon
Mae Bailes
Warren Stewart
Bessie Sayre
Junior Women's Club to Host Lt Col Haught on Civil Defense
Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club meets January Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Moose Home with guest speaker Lt Col Frank Haught presenting on Civil Defense and a movie. Rev Robert Ray gives the invocation. Mrs Ernest Handley chairs the Department of Public Affairs program with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haught
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
Col. Haught
Robert Ray
Presbyterian Church
Department of Public Affairs
Ernest Handley
Bill Chamberlain
E. S. Burdette
H. J. Fitzsimmons
Leslie Williamson
Mrs Gafken Returns Home From Opelousas Visit
Mrs. James Gafken spent three weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Em ory Proffitt at 2211 Main St and with her husband's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gafken at 2202 Shore St. She traveled from Charleston by plane, accompanied by her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smith and son Wendell Lee. She works for Magnolia Oil Co in Opelousas. Clyde Crabtree and wife of Dayton visited Mrs Crabtree's parents Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Robinson in Pleasant St over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gafken
Emory Proffitt
Main St
Charles Gafken
Shore St
Opelousas
Charleston
Wendell Smith
Wendell Lee
Gasken
Magnolia Oi Co
Clyde Crabtree
Dayton
Martha Class Quilting Meeting At Millfield Church
The Martha Class of Millfield Christian Church met in the church social rooms for an all day quilting session. A covered dish dinner fed six members and the group scheduled its regular business meeting for Wednesday January 15 with Mrs. Alice Carr presiding as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha
Millfield Christian Church
Alice Carr
Chauncey Personals Update At Local Home Visitations
Chauncey-Chafin, an Ohio University student, joined a group visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pete McDaniel. Mrs. Hazel Bellar hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrison and family and Mrs. Morrison's mother Mrs. Gilbert Dewees of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Chafin
Ohio University
Pete McDaniel
Hazel Bellar
Richard Morrison
Morrison
Gilbert Dewees
Point Pleasant
Birdie Canter
University Hospital
Columbus
Edward Stewart
Scootwood Road
Jack Antle
Leo Hammond
Rose Marie Abdella
Gene Hammond
Lancaster
Max Reynolds
Don Tolliver
Virginia Beach
Antle
Paseun Islands
Holzer Hospital Births and Admissions Notes
Births report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Roland Noe Gallipolis and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn S Stewart Mason. The list also names admitted patients and dismissals over the weekend at Holzer Hospital with multiple residents from Gallipolis and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Noe
Gallipolis
Vaughn S. Stewart
Mason
Clifford E. Whittington
Letart Falls
Clifford Manley
Floyd E. Massey
Point Pleasant
Creed McDale
Long Bottom
Elmer E. Thornton
Jackson
Carrie Peterie
Crown City
Luther Estes
Russell Stewart, Jr
Carolyn Nibert
William Walker
Walter F. Schoonover, Jr
Kananga
George W. Patten
William O. Jackson
J. B. Jackson
Ambrose Scott
Hazel Napper
Michael Nutter
Mark Musick
David Tarbett
Donna Shupe
W. A. Gallimore
Mary Davidson
Robert L.marchi
Ray K. Fraley
A. K. Harper
Charles H. Winecka
C. F. Hughes
J. H. Owens
Chauncey Dover Lions Club Meeting Planned
The Chauncey Dover Lions Club schedules a meeting at Henry's Restaurant on Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Reservations must be sent to the secretary by Tuesday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Dover Lions Club
Henry'’s
Study Club to Meet at Glouster Hostess
A Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet Tuesday evening with Miss Josephine Hedfield serving as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Catholic Ladies Study Club
Josephine Hedfield
Steel Plant Managers Foresee Good Business
General managers of 7500 steel plants expect 1958 to match or exceed 1957 gross sales, with 1957 a record 140 billion dollars. Steel users anticipate ample supplies, better quality, and steadier to higher prices, while capital equipment spending may fall and ingot output drop over 20 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Weekly
Metalworking Journal
Stars Foretell Varied Prospects For Tomorrow
The reading notes strong chances to advance in many efforts if others cooperate. For birthdays tomorrow, three months ahead look best for business and finance, but avoid speculation this year. Expect tension in romance and social life in certain months. travel favors late February. healthily watch March and December.
Robert Smith Dies. Rites Held in Glouster
Funeral services for Robert Smith were conducted this afternoon at the Norbert W. Johnston funeral home in Glouster with Rev. Ernest Williams presiding. Burial followed in Maplewood cemetery. Survived by two daughters Esther Miller and Mrs North, two sons James and Ray, 23 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, one sister Mrs Ray Fulton. wife and three children preceded him in death. he was a retired coal miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Robert Smith
Virgil North
Norbert W. Johnston
Ernest Williams
Maplewood Cemetery
Smith
Esther Miller
Cleveland
North
James
Oregon
Ray
Ray Fulton, Glouster
Six Arrests Reported in Point Pleasant Weekend
Six arrests occurred over the weekend involving state police sheriff's department and city police. Harry Lee Liffle of Minersville was cited for speeding and released on bond. Douglas Camp was arrested on a drunk charge and released on bond for a hearing. George W. Summerville of St Albans was jailed on a drunk charge. Darrell Gandee of Leon Route 2 faced grand larceny charges and was released on bond. Byrd Johnson of Henderson was arrested on a peace warrant. Bruce Potter of Butler Tennessee was jailed on a drunk charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Harry Lee Liffle
Minersville
Douglas Camp
George W. Summerville
St. Albans
Darrell Gandee
Leon
Byrd Johnson
Henderson
Bruce Potter
Butler
Tenn
Class To Meet Glouster Methodists Thursday Evening
Glouster Methodist Church Orpha Class will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Pauline Williams home with Mrs June Chappelear as co host. Mrs Twila Swart will give devotions and Mrs Vera Meade and Mrs Mary Wiley will conduct the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Methodist Church
Pauline Williams
June Chappelear
Twila Swart
Vera Meade
Mary Wiley
Arrests and Fines Listed By Mayor Balderson
Glouster reports two intoxication arrests with fines of 19.80 and 23.80. One case sent to Athens for non payment. Robert Smith charged with intoxication and fighting with 23.80 on each count. Jay Jennings bound to grand jury with 2000 dollar bond for carrying a concealed weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Wilbur Balderson
Jess Gilmore
Dorothy Walpole
Athens
Robert Smith
Jay Jennings
Vinton County Land Transfers and Band Boosters Meeting
Clarence H Morris and Fay Morris transfer one acre to Pauline Shields in Wilkesville Two. Alfred H Rober son and Frances Rober son to Ike and Bessie McCollum transfer one acre in Clinton Two. Delano and Miled Graves to Carl and Jeanette McFadden 94 acres in Richland Two. John S and Ella Gearing to George E Booth 10 acres in Richland Two. O B and Eva Horner to Roger F Grove 78 acres in Clinton Two. Chauncey Dover Band Boosters to meet Tuesday January 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Band room. Members to bring sale tax stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H
Fay Morris
Pauline M._ Shields
Wilkesville
Alfred H
Frances Roberson
Ike
Bessie McCollum
Clinton
Delano
Miled Graves
Carl and
Jeanette McFadden
Richland
John S
Ella Gearing
George E. Booth
O. B
Eva Horner
Roger F. Grove
Chauncey
Dover
Council Hires Street Commissioner and Marshal
Chauncey village council at its January 6 meeting in the mayor's office hired Hoyt McMasters as village marshal and Del Frazee as street commissioner for the coming year. Salaries kept. clerk absent ill. Kathleen Preston acted as clerk. Mayor Wadley reported 1957 receipts totaling 3575.07 with distributions to village treasurer state treasurer and others. December fines and costs of 379.65 were collected, 74.25 sent to the state treasurer. He urged roof repair, Mill Street improvements, and completion of the fire dept interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt McMasters
del Frazee
Wadley
Athens County Humane Society
State Conservation
Mill St
Fire Dept
Henry Stolze Rites Held in Akron Funeral
Funeral services were held at Prentice funeral home Akron for Henry Stolze 51 Barberton who died Thursday Burial was at Lakewood cemetery Akron Stolze lived in Jacksonville for 12 years where he mined coal He is survived by his wife Ruth daughter Jo Anne stepson Horace Stephen Akron six sisters and five brothers two grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Prentice Funeral Home
Akron
Henry Stolze
Barberton
Lakewood
Stolze
Jacksonville
Ruth
Jo Anne
Horace E. Stephenson
Nettie Wells
Lillian Traub
Grace Lucas
Freda Strohmeyer
Gertrude Lemoine
Helene Leasure
Salem
Oregon
Herman
William
Francis
Fred
Floyd
Special Meet Set Monday by Point Pleasant Junior Club
Mrs Leslie Williamson president of Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club announces a special meeting January 20 at 7 30 p m in the Applachian Power Co auditorium The aim is to advance the community achievement project with help from civic groups and citizens Representatives are urged to plan for moving the Mason County library into its new quarters in the new courthouse Interior furnishing must be secured due to changes in the original plan The club has supported the library for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leslie Williamson
Court House
OES Chapter 192 to Convene Regular Meeting
The Thea Chapter 192 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Masonic hall. All officers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Glouster
Thea Chapter 192
Masonic Hall
Trustees To Meet Tuesday
POINT PLEASANT The annual meeting of Mason County Hospital Inc will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the junior high school Six new trustees will be elected five for three-year terms and one to fill the two-year unexpired term of R A Benzaquin who resigned after being transferred to the Gallipolis Ferry Celanese plant Present board members include Dr Jack A Buxton president James Hall James Lewis Ray Crank Vitus Hartley Jr Mrs F W Quillin I G Wolden John Hushion Lyle Austin Garland Mohr Eugene Ball C J Hyer Carl Adler and Ray Crank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Hospital, Inc
R. A. Benzaquin
Gallipolis Ferry
Jack A. Buxton
James Hall
James Lewis
Ray Crank
Vitus Hartley, Jr
F. W. Quillin
I. G. Wolden
John Hushion
Lyle Austin
Garland Mohr
Eugene
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Henshaw
Theophilus Meckel
Melvin Graupmann
Otter Tail County
Minnesota
JAC Club
Bobby Bosworth
Andy Wilson
Carl Gerlach
Holzer Hospital
Walter F. Clark
Edward Stobart
Middleport
Charles L. Burdette
Ellis
Hackney
Ripley
W. Va
Surgical
Earl D. Woodward
J. B. Noble
Huntington
William F. Kusterman
Ray B. Shaffer
Ironton
Robert L
W. Lewis Brown
James Johnson
Patsy Jones
Carroll Casto
Walter Peck
H. L. Brown
F. F. Boring
E. E. Drummond
Chauncey Theivenin
Margaret Roush
Walter Schoonover, Jr
Susan Delay
Rodney Lemons
Lions Club
Temchaft
Ict
National Science Foundation
Eisenhower
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Congress
Washington
Balderson
Vinton County
PROVO
PRUVO
Washington St
Scotty Roberts
Mgr
E. Main St
Pomeroy
the City Loan « Savings Co
Council
Chauncey Village
Guy Osborne
Kathleen Preston
Eldon Jordon
Leo
America
Harris History
Charlie Harris
Southeastern Ohio
Ohioana Library
Harris
Southeastern
Ohio
Meigs, Hocking
Vinton
Gallia
Mason Counties
Nelsonville
Logan
Pt. Pleasant
Union St
the Athens Messenger
West Union St
Athens, Ohio
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