Notable Dr. Bennet of Mason County and early American surgery
Roadside marker near Point Pleasant recalls Dr. Jesse Bennet born 1769 who performed a pioneer caesarean in 1794 and refused Burr’s conspiracy. A Virginia militia colonel, magistrate, and Riverview owner, Bennet built a legacy with 800 acres, 100 plus enslaved workers, and a prominent role in Mason County history and early American medicine.
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C. H. Harris
Point Pleasant
Jose Bennet
United States
Virginia
Aaron Burr
Harman Brennerhassett
American Southwest
Mason County
Bennet
Philadelphia
Rush
Dr. Bennet
Ehita
Maria
Peter Mogg
Edinburgh
Ohio River
George III
England
Hogg
Lewisburg
Gallipolis
Kanawha
Burr
Richmond
Mason County Fafsemen
William Henry Harrison
Riverview
Enos Thomas
Thomas
Times
Six Mile ‘Island
Harriet Fowler
Yorkshire
Charles Fowler
Mildred Holland
Clifton
Sorority Meeting Set at Point Pleasant
A local sorority prepare to meet at Point Pleasant as Chi Omega initiates pledge ceremonies and discusses upcoming plans with members Saran Lamada and Reid Roemners, amid campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Chi Omega Saran
Parents Laud Dedication Of Mason County School In Letart
The Letart PTA hosted a dedicatory open house and dinner for the new Letart School building as Mason County school parents were praised for backing the project. Supervisor Ferguson urged support for a renewed three year levy to fund further county school construction, naming Leon Beech Hill and Lefart buildings as economical and safe. Attendees included school officials Howard Schultz, John Sayre, Kenneth Shaffer, and Garrett Green, with many local families in attendance.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Letart
Rover
Ferguson
John Taylor
Leon
Beech Hill
Beale
Léfart
Letart Pta
Howard Schultz
Board of Education
John P. Sayre
Kenneth W. Shaffer
Garrett Green
Clyde E. Gerlach
W. M. Ball
Fred Brinker
Eugene Snider
Darren Hoffman
Doris Wolfe
W. M. Wolfe
C. M. Wolfe
Bill Hart
Jean Winebrewer
John Sayre
R. C. Crow
C. K. Crow
Mike
Joe Keathley
Harold Sayre
Leonard Smithson
Darrel Gootilte
Clark Hoffman
Irene Winebrewer
Dallas Ball
Clayton Roush
J. L. Rollins
Harry Sayre
Roy Hunt
Lawrence Winebrener
Charles Winebrener
Harry Klingensmith
Paul Hoffman
June Roush
Ross Winebrener
Glenn Hoffman
Bert Sayre
Walter Grinstead
Ora Hart
Ina Pratt
Robert Gibbs
Goldie Rollins
Arlene Sayre
Geraldine Hill
Bruce Wiliams
Chuckie Hill
Edward Sayre
Delton Sayre
Harry Thomas
Bess McBee
Robert H. Ferguson
Russell Thomas
Letart Parent Teachers Association
Carder Hurt In Accident In Huntington
Huntington patrolman Ancel Carder was injured when his motorcycle hit a car while on duty. He sustained two fractured ribs and other injuries but is not in serious condition at Marys Hospital. Carder is the son of Rev. O. H. Carder, former pastor of the United Brethren Church in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Ancel Carder
Huntington
Marys Hospital
O. H. Carder
United Brethren Church
Nibert Infant Dies in Lorain
Morris Lee Nibert three month old son of Marshall and Mrs. Nibert of Lorain Ohio died from pneumonia after illness since Friday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C E Nibert of Gallipolis. Funeral planned by Miller Funeral Home Corning. Virginia Criner mother is the daughter of Mrs. Goldie Criner of Gallipolis.
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Point Pleasant
C. E Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Morris Lee Nibert
Marshall Nibert
Lorain
Ohio
Virginia Criner
Goldie Criner
Gallipolis
Miller Funeral Home
Mrs. D. G. Wilfong Undergoes Surgery
Mrs. D. G. Wilfong of 115 English Road fractured her arm at the elbow when she fell on church steps Wednesday evening. Treated at Holzer Hospital, she returned home then was readmitted Friday. She underwent surgery Saturday morning and was reported improved Sunday evening. The report mentions a funeral service for Edwin in Minerva, Ohio, with burial at Roseville Cemetery.
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D. G. Wilfong
English Road
Trinity Methodist Church
Holzer Hospital
Mrason
Edwin
Minerva
Ohio
Lida Powell
Roseville
James L. Riley
J. Richardson
Eight Birthday Theater Party for Johnnie Shinn Pt Pleasant
Pt Pleasant social notes describe an eighth birthday theater party for Johnnie Shinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Shinn. The group gathered at Mt. Vernon Avenue, attended a show, then went to the Dairy Bar for refreshments. Attendees included Frankie Quillin Betsy Quilfin Cheryl Mitchell Larry Rexrode Rex Rexrode Terry Hall Judy Shinn Karem Feath Tammy Kenny Cindy Staats and Johnnie Shinn accompanied by his mother.
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J Ohnnie Shinn
I. A. Shinn
Mt. Vernon Ave
Frankie’ Quillin
Betsy Quilfin
Mason County PIA Council Meet In Henderson School
The Mason County PIA Council will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Henderson School. Walden Roush will present the program. Also noted are visits and brief personal updates from local residents including Mrs Clinton Neff and Mrs Tom Halliday. Kathryn Beaver resumes duties at Leon Grade School after a broken leg. Frank Yester on furlough from Korea visits family of Bonnie and Patsy Yester. Mrs Dallas Cadle and Stevie spend day with Worthy and family in Lincoln. Elmer Plymale visits son in Mason with John Carpenter family.
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Kanawha
Fayette
Lincoun
Hamlin
Sat
Wilfong
English Road
Enic
Point Pleasant
Mason County
PIA Council
Henderson School
Walden Roush
Gordon Neff
Charleston
Clinton Neff
Liberty St
Tom Halliday
Main St
Holzer Hospital
Halliday
Kathryn Beaver
Leon
Frank Yester
Korea
Bonnie Yester
Patsy Yester
Dallas Cadle
I Stevie
Worthy Miller
I Lincoln
Elmer Plymale
Gallipolis Ferry
John Carpenter
Mason
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Jesse Bennett
America
Bennett
State Police
Keimone
Thomas Jefferson
State Department
Owe
No Rr
Tate's Fire
Salony
Carder
Nibert
Corning
Isabell Murray
Parent-Teacher, Association
EUB
Harry Hoffman
Church St
Corning School
Merchant Latta
Ned Latta
Gilbert Hayes
Middleport
Thomas Canoles
The
Motor Trend
Chrysler
Johnny Jones Motors
E. State St
Athens
Meigs Motor Company
North Second Street
Altman
Wm Ae
Gio
Men’s & Boys’ Department
McE Rees
Sonotone
Athens Hotel
Fues
Dan
Nelsonville — Dew Hotel
Alice R. Colby
Sonotone Consulta So
Parkershurz
Wo Va
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