Benny Barker Wins FFA Speaking Contest at Jackson's Mill
Benny Barker son of Mr and Mrs W A Barker of Southside claimed first in the FFA public speaking contest at the state convention in Jackson's Mill. His winning topic Choose Your Career in Agriculture. Second place went to Robert Seman. third Jerry Clifton. fourth Gene Combs. Benny will be a senior at Point Pleasant High School this fall.
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Point Pleasant
Benny Barker
W. A. Barker
Southside
West Virginia
Benny
FFA
Jackson’s Mill
Robert Seman
University High School
Jerry Clifton
Marlington
Gene Combs
Methias
Clifford Dunn
Norman Blaine
Point Pleasant High School
Eugene Sterrett
Cedar Lakes
Veteran Richard Valentine Jones Dies of Heart Attack
Richard Valentine Jones, 44, a World War II veteran, died Monday morning at his Pomeroy home after a heart attack. The emergency squad arrived too late. He is survived by five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services are set for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the wing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Richard Valentine Jones
Vetern
Jones
Alvin Haggy
Mari. Frederick
Vinton
Mildred Ward
Bidwell
Ruth Walters
Middleport
Kathleen Jones
Columbus
Northcott
Warren and
Los Angeles
Wing Funeral
Buria
Beech Grove Cemetery
Thomas Clan Holds Family Reunion in Flat Rock
A large reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oak Thomas of Flat Rock featured a noon basket dinner on the lawn. Attendees included members named Thomas from Leon Cottageville Akron Hamp ton Ripley Waverly Chillicothe Mishawake and other relatives, plus spouses and children.
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Point Pleasant
Oak Thomas
Flat Rock
Emmons Thomas
Russell
Carl Knapp
Edwin Thomas
Nancy
Katherine
Leon
Frederick Thomas
Malcolm Thomas
Cottageville
Harold Thomas
Shelia
Sherry
Hariette
West Columbia
Benjamin Reynolds
Mary Jane
Edwin
Hampton
Blendenna Sayre
Sharon Ann
Akron
Billy Thomas
Mason
Violet Schultze
Don Anderson
Marci
Jenni
Don
Ripley
Len Homyak
Chet
Wayne
Mark
Waverly
Ohio
Norma Huffman
James Patton
Bobby
Tommy
Sharon Krebs Hosts Trail Blazers Club Meeting
The Trail Blazers Club met at Sharon Krebs home in Point Pleasant with thirteen members. Demonstrations on sewing cooking brush cleaning bird house building stamp collecting and games were shown. Suzanne Crump reported on State Camp and refreshments were served at the end.
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Point Pleasant
Trail Blazers Club
Sharon Krebs
Suzanne Crump
International and Pacific Coast League Scoreboard Update
Scores from multiple leagues show Montreal over Toronto 7 to 3 while Rochester 13 Buffalo 2, Jersey City 1 Richmond 3, and Columbus 6 Philadelphia not listed. An American ALSN list notes Louisville 7 1 and Indianapolis 7 1 with Charleston 6 1. Pacific Coast results include Tacoma 2 3, Sacramento 1 2, San Diego 1 2, Salt Lake 0 0, Portland 4 3, Seattle 24 Spokane 15, and Vancouver 0.
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Toronto
Montreal
Rochester
Buffalo
Miami
Jersey City
Richmond
Columbus
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Charleston
Houston
Denver
Dallas-Fort Worth
Tacoma
Sacramento
San Diego
Salt Lake
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Vancouver
Six Mayors Will Attend Junior Fair
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce schedules West Virginia Night at the 11th annual Gallia County junior fair with six area mayors and dignitaries set to attend. A 5:30 p.m. dinner at the Lafayette Hotel precedes the 8 p.m. outdoor stage program featuring local officials and press. The Friday events also include a 9 p.m. 1960 variety show hosted by Elmer Hinkle with acts by Bill King Lane and Lindell Rilda Jean Betty Kay Dick Cole and Pamela.
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Gallipolis
West Virginia
Herb Bush
Chamber of Commerce
Fairgrounds
Austin O. Cotton
Gallia County
Danny Taber
J Sherman Porter
Walter H. Moeller
Lancaster
Fair Board
Radio
Palm Room
Lafayette Hotel
Kenneth W. Sands
Athens
Wayne B. Harshbarger
Jackson
J. Harvey Weiss
B. W. Krodel
Point Pleasant
Kenneth McElhenny
Middleport
James B. Silvey
Oak Hill
Joseph W. Clark
Cecil Underwood
Michael V. DiSalle
Ohio
Elmer Hinkle
Bill King
Spike Jones
Lane and Lindell
Rilda Jean
Betty Kay
Dick (King) Cole
Pamela
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions
At Pleasant Valley Hospital new births include a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Snedden of Point Pleasant and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jerry R Byus of Point Pleasant. Admissions include Mike Cottrill and Ellen E Long of Point Pleasant Grace A Weaver of New Haven Audrey Neal of Point Pleasant Charles W Baker of Gallipolis. Discharges include Elizabeth Jeffers of Mason Mrs Robert Cornwell and son of Gallipolis Mrs Roy Durst and daughter of Dreams Stevens New Haven and Mrs William B Sayre and son of Grims Landing.
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Harry Snedden
Point Pleasant
Jerry R. Byus
Mike Cottrill
Ellen E. Long
Grace A. Weaver
New Haven
Audrey Neal
Charles W. Baker
Gallipolis
Elizabeth Jeffers
Mason
Robert Cornwell
Roy Durst
Dreams Stevens
William B. Sayre and Son
Grims Landing
Family trip ends with visits to Canon City and Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Edmond Grueser and children John Pam and Tom plus Mrs Jack Curtis and daughter Sandy return from Canon City Colorado where they saw Mrs Gruesers mother Mrs Lela Flint now living with Mrs Marie Hinshaw in Canon City On the way home they stayed in Kansas City Kansas with Mrs Gruesers sister Mr and Mrs John Peek where Mr Peek received a 20 year pin as a TWA pilot at a dinner
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Edmond Grueser
John
Pam
Tom
Jack Curtis
Sandy
Canon City
Cold
Grueser
Lela Flint
Pomeroy
Marie Hinshaw
Kansas City
Kansas
What is the Mason County Association for Retarded Children
The Mason county association for retarded children is a non profit group of volunteers serving mentally retarded children and supporting parents. It aims to improve public understanding, push for residential schools, special classes, vocational rehabilitation, and research while promoting education and religious guidance.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Association For Retarded Children
Have Soil Tested First Farmers Urged To Plan For Seeding Of Alfalfa
Mason County farmers planning to seed alfalfa in August should start with soil tests. Collect 10 to 15 samples, send to the county extension office for lab analysis at Morgantown to determine lime and nutrient needs. Use band seeding for best yields and cost efficiency with Vernal or Narragansett varieties.
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Point Pleasant
William Gregory
Mason County
Mason County Agricultural Extension Office
West Virginia University Soil Testing Laboratory
Morgantown
Vernal
Narragansett
du Plus
Atlantic
Williamsburg
Guard Truck In Accident at Route 62 Intersection
A National Guard truck driven by Floyd Ditson Meadows and a car driven by Franklin E. Gleason collided at the Route 62 Burdette Addition junction in Point Pleasant at 10 45 am causing 150 dollars in damage. Burdell Neal suffered a skinned hand. No charges were filed.
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Floyd Ditson Meadows
Viand Street
Point Pleasant
Franklin E. Gleason
Henderson
Burdell Neal
Community Visits in Morgan Town and Columbus
New Straitsville residents and friends travel to Morgan Town West Virginia and Columbus for visits. The list includes Erma Pierce Peggy McQuade Laura Warner Cheryl Warner Elizabeth Mills Edna Rawlins Minnie Strawn and many others visiting relatives and hosting gatherings.
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Erma Pierce
Peggy McQuade
Athens County Land Transfers
Alice Williams of Athens transfers two tracts in Trimble Township to Joseph Reinhart of Trimble Township. Catharine B. Mullins of Athens County transfers two tracts in Carthage Township to Myrtle Barrows of Stewart.
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Alice Williams
Athens
Joseph Reinhart
Trimble Township
Catharine B. Mullins
Athens County
Myrtle Barrows
Stewart
Carthage Township
Mrs. Mary Proffitt Dies at 98 in Racine
Mrs. Mary Proffitt 98 died Monday at her son Joseph’s home in Racine. Survived by four daughters and two sons, preceded by husband Joseph and three daughters. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at Letart Methodist Church with burial Letart Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Joseph’s home.
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Pomeroy
Mary Proffitt
Joseph
Racine
Ann Shields
Syracuse
Minnie Welch
Chester
Tillie Conklin
Columbus
Helen Faircloth
James
Letart Methodist Church
Letart Cemetery
Arrest Five On Weekend In Point Pleasant
Five persons were arrested by local law enforcement over the weekend. James Toles 19 of Point Pleasant faced a warrant for brandishing a dangerous weapon. Hugh Reiker 66 of Henderson was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Wade F Bond 42 of Roanoke Va William Leport Jr 31 of Point Pleasant and Clyde Hyman 40 of Point Pleasant were all arrested on the charge of being drunk.
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Point Pleasant
James Toles
Hugh Reiker
Henderson
Wade F. Bond
Roanoke
William Leport Jr
Clyde Hayman
Nelsonville Personalities Host Family Visits
War ren residents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pritchard and daughter Sharon visit Mrs. E. C. Pritchard. Durham couple Mr. and Mrs. John Dozier with children Jimmy Chris and Rosemary arrive for a 10 day stay with Mrs. Gay Sharp. Mrs. C. Stanley Mechem stays in Athens with daughter Mrs. George Craugh as Senator Mechem attends the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
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John Dozier
Mary K. Sharp
Jimmy
Chris
Rosemary
Durham
N. C
Youth Suffer Injuries In Route 62 Motorcycle Crash
Mike Cottrill son of Mr and Mrs Clair Cottrill was hurt Saturday on Route 62 in a motorcycle crash. Family said he may have a fractured skull a broken jaw and arm bruises with his condition listed as poor.
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Point Pleasant
Mike Cottrill
Clair Cottrill
Mike
Major League Stars Deliver Late Wins in Baseball Action
In Detroit, Jackie Brandt and Orioles squad posted a 2-1 victory after Brandt’s 11th inning single. Milwaukee’s Bob Buhl shut out Chicago 1-0 to seize the NL lead, following Warren Spahn’s 7-5 win in the opener.
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Jackie Brandt
Orioles
Baltimore
Detroit
Bob Buhl
Braves
Milwaukee
Chicago
Warren Spahn
Fight Results from Buenos Aires and Santiago duels
In Buenos Aires Juan Carlos Rivera of Argentina defeated stop ped Charlie Tombstone Smith from Los Angeles by stoppage as 149 percent. In Santiago Cuba Robinson Garcia outpointed Chico Morales in a 10 round decision.
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Buenos Aires
Juan Carlos Rivera
Argentina
Charlie Tombstone Smith
Los Angeles
Santiago
Cuba
Robinson Garcia
Chico Morales
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Athens Messenger
Benny Barker Cops
Thomas Clan
Trail Blazers
International League
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Pomeroy Personals
C. G. Steele Furniture Co
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Texas
Republican Platform Committee
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Foy D. Kohler
Charles E. Bohlen
Francis A. Wilcox
Herter
Khrushchev
New Straitsville News
William Munday
W. Va
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Ernest Wilson
Joe Walburn
Florida
Joe Walbrn
Clu
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Helen Starr
Ann Kemper
Rita Sayre
Edna Rawlins
Bess Kemper
Helen Wilson
Judy Lowry
Murray City
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George Jewett
al Martin
Tom Hayes
Paul Hayes
Harry Jewitt
Ton
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Stockport
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Richard McGathey
Dren
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Delores Olds
Mansfield
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Genevieve Martin
Gene Storer
Dayton
Hugh Davis
Ted Haskins
Robert Gastin
Haydenville
Paul Haskins
Deanvlle
Henry Joy
Logan
Nelsonville
Paul Pritchard
Sharon
Warren
E. C. Pritchard
Killig Features Syndicate
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Messenger
Ph.ly
Marietta Chemical Products Co
W. E. Vlicken
W. Union St
C. E. Sheridan
Auc. Ie
Amesville
Harold Goddard
Barnett
Bradford Auction Co
Critt
Bradford Racine, Ohio
Paul C. Niggemeyer
W. Washington St
Albany
Qonio
Grace White
L.P.N
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Huffee
Mill Street Field
Lantzae
Plymouth
R&h
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Gail Watkins
Ford
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St
Platt's Rambler
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Dr. Hardtop
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E. Carpenter
Don Battrell
Great Lakes
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Shade
White's
Triumph
BSA
Zundapp
Ducati
JBE
Billy Perry
Crane
Clam
Richland Avenue
Union Dial LY
QO. Rose
Young's
Marietta
GRANGE_ INSURANCE
Baughman Agency
D. M. Goddard
W. State
Love Brothers
APP
Sherwin-Williams
Baker & Stauffer
Nestfall's Restaurant
Robert M. Best
Business Men's Assurance Co
Grandfaa Ave
Mayflower
Box
Warren Whitmore
Buchtel
Free Estes
Archie Dalley & Sons
P. O
Stanley
Donna Tetrew
West Roooting Co
Depot St. Ph
Janitrol Furnace ‘Sales & Service
L. . White
Grange Insurance
George W. Ford
Franklin Washburn
Coolville
RCA
Johnson's
Maytag
Westinghouse
Small Angels
Yucatan
Ailgen
Vivian's Aviaries & Aquarium
Rear
Fair Ave
Net
Sageen Am
Pho
Briggs & Stratton
Shannon Firestone
Firestone
Clinton
Buddy
Champion
Skyline
Vindale
Donnie
Y Mile
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