Most Wrecked 1948 Convertible Crashes Bridge in West Virginia
State police and garagemen call a 1948 convertible coupe the most wrecked seen after it slammed into a concrete bridge over Little Sixteen Mile Creek on Route 17. The driver, Edward Lee Rowsey, 49, of South Charleston, was unconscious and in very critical condition at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
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Point Pleasant
Little
Sixteen Mile Creek
Route 17
Here
Edward Lee Rowsey
South Charleston
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Parly talk leads Mason County Farm Women training
Mrs E S Polly Maclin Huntington parliamentary expert addressed Mason County Farm Women officers at the Junior High School in Pt Pleasant last Saturday. County Agent W C Roberts and club leaders led specialized classes while numerous local club members prepared and served refreshments.
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Arnett Roush
Point Pleasant
E. S
Polly) Maclin
Huntington
Mason County Farm
C. P. Stout
J. Milton Lewis
John Mayne
Maclin
Mayne
W. C. Roberts
Ruth Ann Hogsett
Howard Foglesong
Clinton Miller
Virgil Burris
Fritz Wartenburg
George Keener
Vernon Jones
Jericho
Lester Adkins
John Cullen
Paul McCoy
Good Neighbor Club
Calvin Oliver
Frank Reynolds
Cherokee Club
Rose Sterrett
Robert Durst
Pioneer Club
Lyle L. Austin
Illahee Club
Geo. Johnson
Parley in Capital on Mason County School Improvements
A Mason County delegation led by Supt. Robert H. Ferguson will meet Charleston officials to discuss a county school improvement bond issue and special levy. Key topics include clearing $19,000 of outstanding bonds, with $700 left in the state sinking fund to reduce totals to $12. State officials W. W. Trent C. H. Koontz and D. L. Gainer will attend.
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Point Pleasant
Board of Education
Mason County
Charleston
Robert H. Ferguson
Garrett Green
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Point Pleasant C of C
County Farm Bureau
W. W. Trent
C. H. Koontz
D. L. Gainer
Ferguson
Tenant Sues Landlord Over Due Items in Circuit Court
A tenant named Willie Lee files action in Circuit Court Clerk Vernon Jones court in Point Pleasant seeking damages from Mai L Moore of Gallipolis Ferry for items he claims are due. The filing names the landlord as defendant and requests restitution.
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Point Pleasant
Circuit Court
Vernon Jones
Willie Lee
Mai L
Moore
Gallipolis Ferry
Johnson sells 80 acre Apple Grove farm to Fisher
Walter F. Johnson of Apple Grove announced on Wednesday the sale of his 80 acre Apple Grove farm to W. A. Fisher of Ashton, outlining the transfer of property and the parties involved.
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Point Pleasant
Walter F. Johnson
Apple Grove
W. A. Fisher
Ashton
Lost 37 Lbs States Portsmouth Lady Demonstrates Rennel
Mrs C W Reese of Portsmouth Ohio reports losing 37 pounds in four months using Rennel Concentrate. She claims better sleep, energy for housework and seven tourist camps, and urges others to try the inexpensive remedy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The ad promotes mixing four ounces with fruit juice and taking two tablespoons twice daily.
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C. W. Reese
Oto Trail
Portsmouth
Ohio
Rennel
Renne
Warm spring spell returns with 70s in Point Pleasant
In Point Pleasant the second day above 70 degrees bring a near summer feel. Weatherman E C inger logged a high of 75 Wednesday afternoon as pansies bloom at Buffington Greenhouses. Residents report lilac buds tulips emerging and signs of roving robins and early fishing trips.
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Point Pleasant
E. C.inger
Buffington
Clara Goodwin
Ohio St
John Adkins
School Buses Being Passed Warning Issued
State police issued a warning to drivers who pass a school bus while it is loading or unloading. Violations can carry fines from 10 to 100 dollars and jail terms from one week to six months or both. Drivers must stop at least five feet away from the bus and remain behind it until it moves.
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Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Hosts Bible Course Instructor at High School
S D Rex of Trinity Methodist Church began a six weeks Bible course at Point Pleasant High School this week. He follows instructors Rev. O C Landrum Rev. F H Capehart and Rev. D M Dorsey in the program.
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Point Pleasant
S. D. Rexrode
Trinity Methodist Church
Point Pleasant High School
O. C. Landrum
F. H. Capehart
D. M. Dorsey
Windsor Court Bridge Club Honors Lowturn Leader
Patricia Ingraham hosted a Windsor Court bridge gathering on Monday night. High score went to Mrs Samuel Roush with Betty Purdum as runner up. players included Mrs James Shadle Mrs William Stanley Sue Witty Jacqueline Windsor Marilyn Putz Bobby Middleton Martha Moore and Miss Ingraham.
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Patricia Ingraham
Windsor Court
Samuel Roush
Betty Purdum
James Shadle
William Stanley
Sue Witty
Jacqueline Windsor
Marilyn Putz
Bobby Middleton
Martha Moore
Miss Ingraham
Orpah Rebekah Lodge 210 Meets on Fourth Street
Orpah Rebekah Lodge 210 gathered at the Lodge Hall on Fourth Street with Mrs. Lorena Shifler presiding. One member, Mrs. Margaret Dashner, was ill at home. The birthday of Thomas Wildey, founder of the order, was celebrated with poems read about his life. A guest, Mrs. Mattie Boyer, played piano. An membership application was received. Those present included Lorena Shifler, Marie Chapman, Hazel Siders, Hallah Wilson, Flora Myers, Estella Shifler, Violet Boyer, Nora Edwards, Fannie Pratt, Sarah Kimbrel, Mattie Purdum, Bernadine Kayser, Anis Blessing, Eurena Smith, Laura Vickers, Mary Wilson, and the guest Mattie Boyer.
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Orpah Rebekah Lodge
Fourth St
Lorena Shifler
Margaret Dashner
Thomas Wildey
Fannie Pratt
Marie Chapman
Mattie Boyer
Meeting of Greater Point Pleasant Past Counselors Club Postponed
The Greater Point Pleasant Past Counselors Club No. 63 has postponed its meeting set for this evening at the home of Mrs. Louis V. Mueller on Marquette Avenue until February 9.
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Greater Point Pleasant Past Counselors Club No. 63
Louis V. Mueller
Marquette Ave
WVU Students Spend Midterm Vacation At Home
Local West Virginia University students Cecil Minton Jimmy Ferguson Jimmy Masters and Glen Bruestle are spending the midterm vacation at their homes. Cecil Minton is the son of Mr and Mrs Wylye Minton of 2218 Mt Vernon Ave Jimmy Ferguson is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson of 152 Park Dr Jimmy Masters is the son of Mr and Mrs A F Masters of High St and Glen Bruestle is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bruestle of 104 High St.
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West Virginia University
Morgantown
Cecil Minton
Wylye Minton
Mt. Vernon Ave
Jimmy Ferguson
Robert Ferguson
Park Dr
Jimmy Masters
A. F., Masters
High St
Glen Bruestle
Frank Bruestle
Shower Honors Crestoria Keefer Bride Elect
A Monday evening shower at Rev. J. P. Keefer and wife’s home honored Crestoria Keefer, future bride of Burton Fisher. Hostesses served refreshments with help from several guests, listing numerous attendees and invited friends.
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J. P. Keefer
Crestoria Keefer
Burton Fisher
Serena Jones
Emory Proffitt
William Proffitt
Art Allen
Dora Rice
Hattie Jones
Herman Condee
Lettie Doolittle
Richard Thomas
Minnera Gibeaut
Sarah Gibeaut
Dean Dickens
Ray Jordan
Stella German
J. W. Cox
Edna
Bert Creek
Oma Graham
Olin Jordan
Hallah Wilson
Floyd Stover
Ar] Allen
Bessie Turner
Eleanor Cobb
Phyllis Stover
Penny Proffitt
Roberta Sue Condee
Mary Garrett
Alice Allen
Billie Garrett
Patricia Keefer
Tommy Condee
Donald Juniper
Billie Condee
Junior Mayes
George Mayes
Bobby Condee
Billie Crump
Bessie Duncan
Harley Crump
W. G. Durst
Simon Turner
James Fisher
Ruth Harshbarger
Nella Nott
Belva Proffitt
Helen Rice
Esther Circle Welcomes 11 New Members at Candlelight
The Esther Circle of Trinity Methodist Church added 11 new members during a candlelight service Tuesday night. New members include Mrs S D Rexrode, Mrs Carroll Kennedy, Miss Mary Etta Lowash, Mrs Russell Johnson, Mrs Robert Fowler, Mrs Charles Hornbeck, Mrs P H Vernon, Mrs Gerald Ours, Mrs Bill Rose, Mrs William Buffington, and Miss Dorothy Watkins. A scripture study was led by Mrs Eustace Wilson with Mrs C H Stone presiding and devotionals by Mrs K W Robinson. Hostesses included Mrs Ed Goulder and others.
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E. W. Stevens
Gerald Ours
Bill Rose
K. W. Robinson
Norman Foss
J. A. Shinn
C. H. Stone
W. H. Bardin
Mary Brannon
Mary Hellems
Marjorie Waldie
Mary Etta Sowash
Dorothy Watkins
Esther
The
Trinity Methodist Church
S. D. Rexrode
Carroll Kennedy
Mary Etta Lowash
Russell Johnson
Robert Fowler
Charles Hornbeck
P. H. Vernon
William Buffington
Eustace Wilson
Ed Goulder
E. E. Clapper
Charles Romine
Charles E. Romine
William Johnson
C. H
Point Pleasant Personals Two families host Marshall student
Walter F. Johnson Jr a Marshall College student spends a mid term vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter F Johnson of Apple Grove and Mr and Mrs A E Masters of High.
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Walter F. Johnson, Jr
Marshall College
Walter F. Johnson
Apple Grove
A. E. Masters
Vacation Visit Notes From Florida and Washington Trip
Mrs. Don D. Smith of 181 Park Dr. travels to Florida for a several weeks visit with relatives. Dorothy Pancake, daughter, joins the trip. Mrs. Dale Nott of 2314 Jefferson Ave. and Mr. Nott visit his sister Mrs. Ramona Beard Huntington.
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Cliff Hamilton
H. L. Duncan
State Division of
Perry
Euy
Tennessee Plowboy
Eddy Arnold
the Fontane Sisters
Mitchell Ayres
Supper Club
Trecott &Myers
Chesterfield
Mijfild
Aol Se
Aaya
Bridge Club
Rebekah Lodge
Miss Keefer
Point. Pleasant
State Theater
Point Pleasant, W. Va
Roy Rogers
Old Caliente
Jon Hall
Maggie
Jiggs
Charles Starrett
Nelsonville
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