Booster Club Plans Summer Band Uniforms and Fundraise
POINT PLEASANT The Band Boosters Club decided to buy 40 summer uniforms for the band and delay winter wear until material is available. They aim to raise over $1,600, with a substantial balance left in the treasury. Committees were named to raise funds and purchase the uniforms, with W. E. Monroe presiding and several local leaders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Band Boosters Club
F. W. Ingraham
Chester Roush
Howard Yerges
Walter Krodel
William H. Bardin
Harold Sayre
William A. Woolfitt
W. E. Monroe
C. A. Roush
Sayre
R. H. Ferguson
Bardin
John William Steenbergen
Woolfitt
Will Lengthen River Span For Kanawha Bridge
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to lengthen the central span of the Kanawha River bridge between Point Pleasant and Henderson from 400 feet to about 450 feet, with river interests hoping for 500 feet. Washington approval unclear, engineers on site do core drilling, and construction start date unknown pending material availability.
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Point Pleasant
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Kanawha River
Henderson
Washington
Business Increased By Bridge Opening At Shadle Bridge
Elmer Grueser, manager of the Southern States Cooperative, notes a marked rise in business since Shadle Bridge opened toll free on July 4. He cites more customers from south of the Kanawha, though others doubt the toll abolition alone explains the uptick. Farmers are busier and not yet regular shoppers, while several merchants report new faces and general optimism for future gains.
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Point Pleasant
Elmer Grueser
Southern States Cooperative
Shadle Bridge
Grueser
Kanawha
Plan Benefit Drive For Recreation Center at Point Pleas
Mason County's Recreation Center at South Side will receive the next waste paper collection led by Elmer Grueser, chairman of the salvage committee. A tentative date is set for Sunday, Aug. 12. Clarice Knapp, county 4-H agent, coordinates collection centers and relies on 4-H members to benefit local recreation at the county center.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
South Side
Elmer Grueser
Clarice Knapp
Arranal
Letters From India Arrive in Five Days at Home
Mrs. Richard M. Peek reports two letters from her husband Lieut. Peek based at Chabua Assam India arrived five days after mailing. Peek, Army Air Corps, serves as ground safety director at the nage.
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Point Pleasant
Richard M. Peek
Lieut
Peek
Chabua
Assam
India
Lieut. Peek
Army Air Corps
Moose Picnic at Lewis Farm Near Point Pleasant
Extensive preparations mark the Moose Club picnic on the banks of Old Town Creek at the C. C. Lewis farm near Point Pleasant. The event runs 10 30 a m to 7 p m Sunday with 1000 plus attendees. Capt Grover C Hite leads arrangements with hourly free bus service from 12 a m.
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Point Pleasant
Moose Club
Old Town Creek
C. C. Lewis
Cornstalk
Wadersr Thahbet
Mike Whalen
William Nebbergall
Grover C. Hite
Miss Bradshaw Named Chief Operator at Point Pleasant
Miss Hilda Bradshaw, a Point Pleasant native and long time local exchange employee since 1929, is promoted to chief operator of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Point Pleasant exchange. Mrs Bess McBee moves to Williamson to take the same post there after coming from Morgantown in 1934. Miss Louise Spears becomes evening chief operator. Announcement by J C Pauley, manager.
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Point Pleasant
Hilda Bradshaw
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Bess McBee
Williamson
McBee
Morgantown
Local Exchange
P. H. Bradshaw
Louise Spears
J. C. Pauley
Roasting Ears Sold in Area Marketed by Walter Lewis
Walter Lewis, Huntington furniture dealer and Mason County farmer, reportedly first to market roasting ears in the county this year. He planted about 100 acres of sweet corn and is currently the sole large producer selling. John A. Blain and Homer Smith each worked 35 acres and are among the next harvesters. Much of the crop should be ready to pull in the next two to three weeks.
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Point Pleasant
Walter Lewis
Huntington
Mason County
Lewis
John A. Blain
Homer Smith
Shipyard Workers Lead in Bond Sale Effort
In Mason County a bright spot in the Seventh War Loan drive shows Marietta Manufacturing Co employees oversubscribing their $150 000 quota of E bonds. Plant paper reports the Marietta Lodge notes the exact total is undisclosed but the subscription appears substantial.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Marietta
Blue Lake News Notes Highlights Local Guests And Events
Blue Lake notes report Pvt Garfield Blazier returning home for 30 days with his parents after England duty. Mourne Sheets visited three weeks at Columbyts and Akron with his sisters. Akron guests include Mrs. Franklin Smith and children. Ms Jeanette Puch and Mauster joined school activities as teachers Anita Belle Shorts and Phyllis Wooten. Local farming, haying, stacking, and garden work proceed. Mrs Cy Wooten moves to Columbus. several daughters and relatives named. Rev Calley preached at Elizabeth Chapel. Blue Lake area enjoyed motor boats and passengers Sunday. Funeral of James Hi Northup was held at Ohio Chapel with large attendance.
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Blue Lake
Garfield Blazier
England
Beatrice Gay
Mourne
Columbyts
Akron
Franklin Smith
Mor
CG. M. Smith
Ishail Bozes
Fiovitta
Marshall Boss Sinle
Jeanette Puch
Anita Belle
Phyllis Wooten
H Auhtines
Cy Wooten
Columbus
Cues Daughtors
Lindsey Vlvivaie
Marcilles Thevenen
and I. Brecher Palins
Ripley
Wuva
Calley
Elizabeth Chapel
Hames Hi Northup
Accenty
Frigg
Ohio Chape
Social notes from Pt Pleasant bridge party and personals
Mrs William Gygax hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at Smith Apartments with two tables. Prizes went to Mrs Peek for high score and Mrs Stone for second. The column also lists local residents and travelers: Rardin children headed to 4 H camps. George Merrill leaving for East Aurora. Toral Morrison Jr returning from Norfolk. Lt Robert Brooks visiting and recently released from German POW camp. Dr Max Koenigsberg and Rev Harry Miller noted among visitors. Kay and Keith Grueser visiting grandparents. Mrs Olav Vik returning from Los Angeles after her mother’s last rites. Senator Raymond Musgrave and family returning from Conneaut with Langley Field bound son Richard Horden. various other locals mentioned with travel and visits.
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Point Pleasant
William Gygax
Smith Apartments
Phyllis Ingraham
Florence Krodel
Raymond Spear
Charles Henry Stone
Alice Marie Frye
Harrriet Lewis
Joan Jowell
Richard Peek
Gyzax
Rardin
Mason County Recreation Center
Billy Rardin
Camp Anthony
Wayne County
George Merrill
East Aurora
Charles Stone
Main St
Norfolk
Toral Morrison
Lincoln Ave
Seaman Morrison
Pacific
Robert Brooks
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Brooks
Melvin Pratt
Kanawha County
Kay
Keith
Elmer Grueser
Theodore Grueser
Pomeroy
Max Koenigsberg
Richmond
Harry Miller
New Haven
the Heights Church
Olav R. Vik
Ordinance Works Colony
Los Angeles
Calif
Richard Stubbs
Raymond
Musgrave
Raymond Gerald
John Charles
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Parole Director Hears Two Cases in Mason
Mason hearing on parole violations was led by Parole Director Knott of Charleston with A. Ford Winters present. Arraigned were Joseph Lambe of Akron Ohio and Ralph Imes of Kanawha County. Decisions in parole violations are usually deferred pending further record review. Police arrested the two men days earlier.
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Point Pleasant
FR. M .Knott
Charleston
State Probation and Parole Office
A. Ford Winters
Ripley
Joseph Lambe
Akron
Marion County
Ralph Imes
Kanawha
Knott
Cold Wave Strains Gas Strike Amid Protests at Pleasant
In Point Pleasant a 54 degree morning pressure households to conserve gas during a wave of strikes by gas company workers. Local officials say no orders to curb gas use were issued. Point Pleasant also notes health department sanitarian John D. Spigele reports continued dairy inspections since January, crediting Grade A and C dairies for improvements.
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Point Pleasant
John D. Spigele
Maso County Health Department
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Booster Club
Lewis Farm
Miss Bradshaw
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Shackelton Inhaler
Athens
Elsie Ann
W. H. Rardin
Mason
Cussins
Fearn
White House
C&f
Ohio
Bach
Pear Harbor
W.P.B
Reliance
Neces
Kimsul
Cussins & Fearn
Kimberly Clark
Wicia Dekterett
Taos
Fiig Me
Jon Eamel
Court St
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