Federal approves large Mason County hospital project
A tele gram from Congressman George W. Johnson says Army and Navy certify Point Pleasant Hospital as essential to the war effort. Federal Works Agency will seek presidential approval for funds. the project should be undertaken and completed promptly with a 60 bed hospital, nurses home, and Mason County Health Center building north of the Point Pleasant Country Club tract.
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Point Pleasant
E. J. Somerville
George W. Johnson
Army
Navy
Point Pleasant Hospital
Federal Works Agency
Iately
Somerville
Mason County Health Center
Point Pleasant Country Club Holding Co
Jefferson Ave
Point Pleasant Development Co
Jason T. Weissenbager
Washington
Take Right-of-Way Options for New Road at Athens
Public discussion in Athens over selecting a right of way between Jackson Avenue and the ship yard for a new plant access. Existing Kanawha Street and 22nd Street are narrow and inadequate for about 8000 workers anticipated by early 1943. The proposed street would connect with the highway near the ordnance works and opposite the northwest corner of the country club grounds.
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Point Pleasant
Jackson Ave
Kanawha St
22Nd St
Ordnance Works
Country Club
Joint Dinner For City Contractors At Ordnance Works
Point Pleasant reports a joint dinner tonight at 6 30 for contractors at the ordnance works and shipyard with the Merchants Association and Rotary Club. Invitations have been accepted by Frank Enslow WPB chairman and Ray Fulton Huntington assistant to discuss material priorities.
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Point Pleasant
Highway To Bet Completed By August 15
Completion of the million dollar access highway between Shadle Bridge over the Kanawha and Mason Pomeroy Bridge over the Ohio, about 15 miles, is expected by August 15. Surfacing near Shadle Bridge is nearly done. a 150 foot gap remains on the south side until the new channel is dug and water diverted. Travel conditions are improving and evening delays are diminishing.
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Point Pleasant
Shadle Bridge
Kanawha
Mason Pomeroy Bridge
Ohio
Old Town Creek
Kaylong
Presbyterian Women Dinner At Church In Point Pleasant
Circles One and Two of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will host a dinner in the church dining room this evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Miss Garnette Tillis, home economics instructor at the Senior High School, will be in charge.
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Point Pleasant
Presbyterian ‘Church
Garnette Tillis
Ladies Host Tea at Community Club Event
A group led by Mrs. John Hutchinson and fellow organizers Mrs. Raymond Allen and Mrs. C C Lewis with Mrs. William Steen Bergen hosted a Thursday July 16 1942 gathering. Residents attended to socialize and support club activities.
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John Hutchinson
Raymond Allen
C. c. Lewis
William Steenbergen
Divorce Suits Filed in Point Pleasant Courts
Harold M. Kinnaird sues Hazell D. Kinnaird for divorce and Shirley M. Woodall sues Charles E. Woodall for divorce in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Harold M. Kinnaird
Hazell D. Kinnaird
Shirley mM. Woodall
Charles E. Woodall
Amethyst Belief Spoofs Sleep and Strength
A superstition fends off sleep and intoxication with amethyst power. It is said to sharpen intellect, grant victory to soldiers, and shield wearers from sorcery, forming part of a curious antique belief system.
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Clover Farm
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California
Mrs. Lane
Glendale
Freeeeereeee
Freestone Peaches
Frankfurters
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Dor
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Lousehold
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Duz
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Fo Mane
PUKE
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Zic
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Eee Krogers
Georgie Peaches
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