Mrs. Rice Dies at 81 in Point Pleasant
Bertha Eads Rice 81 of Jerrico Road Point Pleasant died Sunday at 6 35 am at her home. Born January 18 1873 in Mason County she lived there all her life. Survived by husband George H Eads daughter Hollie Carder son Walter Rice sister E B Yeager C L Costen Ray Somerville and other relatives. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Bellmeade EUB Church with burial at Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call at home until one hour before the service.
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Point Pleasant
Bertha Eads Rice
Jerrico Road
J. F
Cordelia Eads
Mason County
Bellmeade Eub
Suncrest Cemetery
Bible School Sessions Set From July 19 23
Vacation Bible School will be held at Jordan Baptist Church in Gallipolis Ferry from July 19 to 23. Classes run daily 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lessons are sourced from publishers in Nashville Kentucky.
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Point Pleasant
Jordan Baptist Church
Gallipolis Ferry
Nashville
Property Valuation In Mason County Up in 1954
An assessment official reports Mason County property values rose by 2,217,965 for 1954 compared with 1953. Total personal real estate value reached 47,741,780 versus 45,523,815 a year earlier, per Assessor C. F. Buckle.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
C. F. Buckle
Cataract Operations Show High Success Rate
About 95 percent of cataract relief procedures succeed, reflecting strong outcomes in restoring vision. Medical reports highlight high effectiveness across common techniques and patient recoveries.
Rhode Island Urban Land Share About Thirteen Percent
A study finds around 13 percent of Rhode Island’s land area is classified as urban. The figure highlights the state’s limited urbanized space relative to its overall size and could influence planning and development discussions.
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Rhode Island
Skin Epz For Dogs Promises Quick Relief From Mange
This preparation destroys mange and corrects skin disorders in dogs. It claims to be non sticky and non irritating while sticking to the skin and drying rapidly. It destroys fleas, lice, ticks and mites on contact and provides prompt relief for sores and bare patches. Postpaid price is $1.50.
Delegates From Post 23 Plan Huntington State Convention
Delegates Mrs Fay Barnette and Mrs Frances Darst represent Post 23 at the state convention in Huntington on July 23 to 25. The list of local supporters includes Wartenburg, Mrs W D Steele, Mr and Mrs Richard Morrison and children Cindy and Richard, Rev Kenneth Polen, Mr and Mrs Vernon Deweese and Joshua, all of Point Pleasant, Mrs Dale Mourning of Middleport, Mrs William Price and children Billy David Penny of Longbottom Ohio, Mrs Laura M Haynes of Clifton, Mr and Mrs Billy Pauley Mary Lou and Phyllis of Huntington. Gifts were sent by Mrs Florence Eckard, Mrs Nettie Cromley, Mrs Robert Storey, Mrs Blanche Mayes, Miss Grace Stone, Chester Holland, and Russell Holland in Korea.
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Wartenburg
W. D. Steele
Richard Morrison
Cindy
Richard
Kenneth Polen
Vernon Deweese
Joshua
Point Pleasant
Dale Mourning
Middleport
William Price
Billy
David
Penny
Longbottom
Ohio
Laura M. Haynes
Clifton
Billy Pauley
Mary Lou
Phyllis
Huntington
Florence Eckard
Nettie Cromley
Robert Storey
Blanche Mayes
Grace Stone
Chester Holland
Holland
Russell Holland
Air Force
Korea
Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club Meeting
Mrs. George C. Fowler of Ripley Road hosts the Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club Tuesday at 1 45 p m The lesson study will be presented by Mrs Milton Lewis Jr
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George C. Fowler
Ripley Road
Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club
Milton Lewis, Jr
Married in Indiana Bayles King weds Paul McDaniel in Lawrenceburg
Katherine Bayles King of Point Pleasant wed Paul E. McDaniel of Herman Drive on July 12 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. The bride wore a blue street length dress with white accessories. After a trip east the couple will visit Mrs. E C West in Vansant Virginia and reside at 203 Eleventh Street.
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Katherine Bayles King
Point Pleasant
Howard Bayles
Parkersburg
Paul E. McDaniel
George W. McDaniel
Herman Drive
Lawrenceburg
Ind
E. C. West
Vansant
Eleventh Street
Engagement announced for Lenora Turner and Everett D Lee
Mrs Ida Mae Turner of 225 First Street announces the engagement of her daughter Lenora Turner to Everett D Lee son of Mr and Mrs Willie Lee of Gallipolis Ferry. The wedding is set for July 24 and the couple will move to their new home in Columbus after the ceremony. Lee is employed by Westinghouse Company in Columbus.
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Ida Mae Turner
First St
Lenora Turner
Everett D. Lee
Willie Lee
Gallipolis Ferry
Columbus
Mr. Lee
Westinghouse Company
Cleveland visitors honor Winfield Road hosts at picnic
Mr and Mrs William Ener ick and son Billy of Cleveland visit Mr and Mrs J S Henderson on Winfield Road. The Hendersons host a Sunday picnic with guests including Mr and Mrs William Dial Huntington Mr and Mrs Herman Morgan and son Larry Mrs E McElfresh and Mrs John Case Point Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson and son Donald Winfield Road.
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William Enerick
Billy
Cleveland
J. S. Henderson
Winfield Road
Henderson
William Dial
Huntington
Herman Morgan
Larry
E. McElfresh
John Case
Point Pleasant
Herbert Henderson
Donald
Housewarming at Hollands on Sand Hill Road
Friday evening celebration at the new Holland residence on Sand Hill Road following the February 10 fire that destroyed their former home. Eckard Chapel EUB Ladies Aid led by Mrs. Tommy Holland and Mrs. Vernon Deweese organized the event with the hostess committee and members including Mrs. Glen Holland and Mrs. W. E. Smith. A dessert course was served to numerous neighbors and friends including the Schultz, Deweese, Love, Hunt, Hussell, Thomas, Pullin, and other local families and children.
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R. G. Holland
Sand Hill Road
Hollands
Eckard Chapel
EUB Ladies Aid
Tommy Holland
Vernon Deweese
Glen Holland
Holland
W. E. Smith
William Schultz
Gilbert Deweese
H Love
Glen Olland
Beverly
Richard
William FE. Smith
George Hunt
Sonny
Andrew Hussell
Ruth
Edward
Warren
Boone Hussell
Oake Thomas
Edwin
Local Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Camps Across States
A tour of extended family visits spans Columbus Ohio to Leon West Virginia and Charleston with many relatives traveling to see kin. Several families report gatherings at homes on Main Street and Fifth Street while others attend a Baptist church camp at Cowen.
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Two divorce actions were filed in Circuit Court on Saturday. Ann Catherine McKinney under 21 sues Samuel Fu gene McKinney, while Neva Huddieson sues Elmer Huddie son. Both suits allege cruelty.
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Point Pleasant
Ann Catherine McKinney
Leroy E. Piersall
Point Pastor Returns From Vacation Tour
The Rev D. L. Sayre, pastor of the Heights and Bellemeade EWR churches, returned from a vacation trip to Pocahontas County. He went fishing, visited his sister Mrs Sharp, and stopped in Clarksburg on the way back. he previously pastored a Clarksburg church.
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Point Pleasant
D. L. Sayre
the Heights
Bellemeade
Rome-Canaan Board of Education Seeks Coal Bids
The Rome Canaan Board of Education will accept bids for delivery of 200 tons of 6 inch lump No 4 Carbondale lump or coal from Hig Run area. Bids due at July meeting, contract let then. The board may reject any or all bids. Marguerite H B Campbell Clerk.
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Rome-Canaan
Carbondale
Hig Run
Remet Cansaan Board of Eaucati
Marguerite HB
Carmpbell
Appointment notices names and estates filed
Notice states Leonard H Bishop of Portsmouth Ohio named administrator of the estate of James Effard Bishop late of Chicago Illinois. Creditors must file claims within four panths. Dated June 30 19. FRANCIS D WHITE Acting Probate Judge. Also notice for C S Hondlett of Nelsonville Ohio named administrator of the Harriett K Hondlett estate in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four panths. Dated June 5 194. 7-3-3etw
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Leonard H
Portsmouth
Ohio
James Effard
City of Chicago
Cook County
Francis D. White
Said County
S. Hondlett
Nelsonville
Athena County
Harriett EK. Honsdlett
Athens County
Lewis K. Carpenter
Jim Mawhorter
James Mawhorter
New England
Rome Township
Jim Mewhotter
James Mawhotter
Hyatt Discharged After Korea and Japan Service
Sgt. L. M. Hyatt Jr. discharged from the U S Army after 19 months in Korea and five in Japan where he served as a paratrooper. He earned the Korean Service Medal with bronze service star, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Purple Heart. Hyatt and his wife reside on Seventh Street. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hyatt of Jackson Avenue.
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Benjamin O
Helen E. Roush
West Columbia
Fort Knox
Fort Jackson
S.C
Roush
Wahama High School
Point Pleasant National
Point Pleasant
Sgt
L. M. Hyatt, Jr
U. S. Army
Hyatt
Korea
Japan
National Defense Service
Mrs. Hyatt
Seventh St
Mountain Climbers 4-H Club Meeting Held at Jordan Home
The Mountain Climbers 4-H Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jordan's Gallipolis Ferry residence with Jimmy Mitchell as acting president. Devotions by Pat Henry preceded a discussion on the county camp and a Ray McConshay talk on 4-H work.
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Lester Jordan
Gallipolis Ferry
Jimmy Mitchell
Pat Henry
Ray McConshay
McConshay
Johnnie Mitchell
Dick Austin
Joyce
Joan Hatfield
Mary Frances Blain
Mary Lou
Randall
Charlies
Wayne Garland
Janice
Jane
Joe Jordan
Sonny Henry
Howard Garland
Rita Ann Garland
Emmett Mitchell
I. U. Blain
Charleston Station To Send Signals Test Pattern Begins
WCHS TV Charleston will reach the Ohio Valley area starting July 26 with a test pattern. Actual programming starts Sunday, August 1 at 6 p.m. The station on channel 8 will telecast at 316000 watt power.
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Point Pleasant
Wchs-Tv
Charleston
Ohio Valley
WCHS
Kanawha Clinic Births and Admits
A daughter Janice Lynne to Mr and Mrs Floyd Taylor Jr of 201 Park Drive on July 16. A son to Mr and Mrs Leroy Thomas South Side on July 16. A son to Mr and Mrs Dabney Gallipolis Ferry on July 17. Mrs Ken Randolph Barcraft West Virginia admitted for surgery.
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Janice Lynne
Floyd Taylor, Jr
Park Drive
Leroy Thomas
South Side
Dabney
Gallipolis Ferry
Ken Randolph
Barcraft
W. Va
Motorcyclist Killed in Route 122 Crash
A 71 year old woman fell from a motorcycle on Route 122 near Middletown on Saturday and was struck and killed by a car. The State Police reported the fatal accident as the driver remained at the scene for investigation.
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Middletown
Ohio
Middletown woman identified in motorcycle crash in Erwin
Highway Patrol identified her as 8 ouella Nelson of Middletown, Tennessee, a four passenger on the cycle. The report notes the victim’s residence and the vehicle’s occupancy in the crash incident.
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Highway Patrol
Ouella Nelson
Middletowns
Erwin, Tenn
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