CAR Names New Officers and Honors in West Virginia SOC
Keith McClung of Hartford was elected president of the West Virginia Society of the Children of the American Revolution at a Huntington church meeting. Senior officers for 1953 55 were announced with Mrs Charles P Walker of Charleston as president and other state officers named. Awards went to multiple clubs including Martinsburg and Clarksburg for patriotic education flag use conservation and magazine honors.
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Point Pleasant
Keith McClung
Hartford
West Virginia Society of the Children of the American Revolution
First Methodist Church
Huntington
Martha O’dell
Parkersburg
Warren Reeser
Helen Walker
Charleston
Ann Taylor
St. Albans
Barbara Honaker
Rodney McFarland
Bonnie Jarrell
Mollie Seibert
Morgantown
Judith O'Dell
Mark Honaker
Charles P. Walker
J. C. Gwinn
Mount Hope
Marlin Hawker
Shinnston
Edwin Treanor
W. Eugene Holcomb
W. E. Lawson
William Parker
John Augustine Washington Society
Martinsburg
Washington
Andrew Donnally Society
Carl Carmer
Little Kanawha Society of
Swamp Fox
Fairmont
Daniel Davisson Society of
Clarksburg
Daniel Davisson Society
Frank Filson Celebrates 94th Birthday in Point Pleasant
The longtime Point Pleasant merchant Frank Filson turns 94 today, possibly the oldest Methodist in Mason County. Born June 10, 1859 in Racine Ohio, he moved to Point Pleasant, bought the William Cable Hardware Store and started the Filson Sheet Metal Shop. He lives with his daughter Mrs Homer Martin at 2201 Jefferson Blvd and has five great grandchildren.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Frank Filson
Homer Martin
Jefferson Blvd
Racine
Ohio
William Cable
Filson
Central School
Vtandard Sixth Sts
Delilah Aumiller
Vern C
Ross N. Filson
William Filson
Vern C. Filson
Reverend Youngs Honored At Trinity Church Reception
Pt Pleasant notes a reception in Trinity Methodist Church social rooms honoring the Rev Alvin C. Young and his wife Harriett. The event featured a large registry and numerous attendees including Mrs Isabell Greer Mildred Wamsley and many church members. The Youngs succeed Rev S D Rexrode who moved to Emmanuel Church White Sulphur Springs where he had served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Stone
K. W. Robinson
Marc Poffenbarger
James Couch
Young
Ben Franklin
Bessie Johnson
Marcus Poffenbarger
William Rardin
Betty Harshbarger
Sarah Jane Jones
William Bardin, Jr
Raymond Andrews, Jr
Libby Summer
Margaret Starcher
J. A. Shinn
C. C. Stone
Isabelle Greer
Mildred Wamsley
Will Stortz
Susan Reveal
Blanche Armstrong
Charles J. Hyer
C. A. Roush
W. R. Buffington
C. L. Head
Donald
Marjorie Head
Kenneth W. Shafer
W. C. Bird
Lena Carr
Desert bridge party hosted by Windsor at Parish House
Mrs. Walter A Windsor and Mrs Dewey Windsor hosted a dessert bridge party Tuesday afternoon at the Episcopal Parish House in Point Pleasant. Twelve tables played with centers of pansies and painted daisies, carnations and roses. High scores were won by Mrs Wallace Burdette, followed by Mrs C R Schurman, Mrs Harry Roush, and Mrs Ben Tracy Sr.
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Point Pleasant
Walter A. Windsor
Dewey Windsor
Biscopal Parish
Wallace Burdette
C. R. Schurman
Harry Roush
Ben Tracy, Sr
Local families host wide weekend visit group in Huntington
Dr. and Mrs. Randall A. Taylor of 1309 Viand St welcomed Dr. Taylor’s twin Grandall A. Taylor from Ohio College of Chiropody in Cleveland en route to Huntington for summer. Guests included Irma Lee Strange, Ruth Schumann, Ross Gerber, and others visiting for a birth, graduation, and vacations, with several trips planned to Binghamton New York City and Boston. Stanley Waldie of 1915 Main St remained hospitalized at Holzer Hospital after surgery.
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Randall A. Taylor
Viand St
Taylor
Grandall A. Taylor
Ohio College of Chiropody
Cleveland
Huntington
Irma Lee Strange
Kenneth H, Ellis
Kenney
Welch
Orville
Ellis and Son
Garry
Lincoln Ave
William R. Ellis
Orville Ellis
Willard White
Charleston
Guy Burdette
Binghamton
N. Y
New York City
Boston
Mass
White
Sherwood Costen
Carolyn
Ohio River Road
Joe Bailey
New York
Carl Knapp
Camp Breckenridge
Brycel Knapp
Leon
Carolyn Hayman
Mason County
Carl R. Hayman
Edward Jackson
Dirk
Jason
P. M. Jackson
Stanley Waldie
Main St
Holzer Hospital
Acreage Sold Near Point Pleasant by McNeill Jones
Barton Jones and John McNeill purchased 68 acres from Mrs. Leonard Gaskins on the old Lawson farm between Point Pleasant and Kaylong along Route 62. The land will be subdivided into small farms and home sites for sale promptly.
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Point Pleasant
Barton Jones
John McNeill
Leonard Gaskins
Bodies of Two River Victims Recovered Near Marietta
Washington and Wood County authorities report the recovery of two of four people drowned Saturday in the Ohio River. Odis K. Grant of Rhode Island, a sailor on furlough from the USS Morris, was found a mile below the Muskingum mouth. Jacequeline Burton, 19, of Newport, was found 1000 feet below the Marietta Willoughby bridge. The motor boat from the party’s capsized craft was found four miles east of Marietta. Edwin E. Hoff and Mary Margaret Hoff, both of Newport, are still missing.
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Marietta
O.—P
Washington and
Wood County
W. Va
Ohio River
Dick Hoblitzel
Odis K. Grant
Rhode Island
Muskingum River
Washington County
Grant
Jacequeline Burton
Newport
Marietta-Williamstown
W. Wa
Parton
Edwin E. Hoff
The
Morris
Mary
Margaret Hoff
Wilson Heads Court Clerks at 16th WV Convention
Mason County Clerk John A Andy Wilson was elected president of the West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks at the 16th annual Huntington convention. He succeeds Guy Dunn of Summersville. London T Reynolds of Mercer County was chosen vice president and A M Brown of Putnam County re elected secretary treasurer. Mrs Maria H Clark of Marion County was named chairman of the county clerks division and circuit clerk M C Blake of Cabell County chaired the circuit clerks division. The 1934 convention will be held in Romney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John A.andy
Association
M. C. (Cliff) Blake
Huntington
Cabell County
Romney
Water System Finances Agreement Is Reached
At a Point Pleasant city council meeting ground work was laid for extending the water system to Henderson and Sand Hill Road. The city reached a working agreement with Nelson Brown ing Co of Cincinnati to negotiate bonds totaling 60000 for the installation. About 117 customers would be served in the new areas. Fire Chief William LePort and Harry Flowers were hired for permanent duty starting July 1 aided by a new fire protection tax. The city seeks state approval to lay pipe under Shadle Bridge and to acquire materials. Bills will be issued July 1.
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Point Pleasant
City Hall
Henderson
Sand Hill Road
Nelson Browning Co
Cincinnati
Carroll Casto
State Bridge Commission
State Road Commission
Shadle Bridge
Sand Hill
William LePort
Harry Flowers
Leon Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Schedule
Leon Baptist Church in Point Pleasant plans a Vacation Bible School from June 15 to 26, 9 to 11 30 a m daily. Children aged 4 to 14 are invited. Director is Mrs Sherwood Costen with teachers Mrs Claire Ona Burdette Mrs Luella Keefer Carolyn Hayman and Mrs Coren. Music overseen by Edna Burdette.
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Point Pleasant
the Leon Baptist Church
Sherwood Costen
Claire Ona Burdette
Luella Keefer
Carolyn Hayman
Cor‘en
Edna Burdette
Youth Dies In Hospital In Vernon Community
Walden Thompson aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson of the Vernon Community died Monday morning at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after several weeks illness He was born August 22 1937 in Mason County and attended Wahama High School He played in the school band He was to attend the state band festival at Huntington Survivors include his parents two brothers Denver and Glenn and a sister Wanda Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Vernon Church with Rev Homer Hicks officiating Burial was in Huffman Cemetery
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Point Pleasant
Walden Thompson
Ray Thompson
Vernon
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Mason County
Wahama High School
Huntington
Denver
Glenn
Wanda
Vernon Church
Homer Hicks
Huffman Cemetery
Suzanne Ryce Pupils To Present Dance Recital
Dancers from Suzanne Ryce stage a spring themed recital in the junior high school auditorium Friday June 12 at 8 p.m. The program features ballet tap and acrobatic numbers by pupils aged 4 to 15 with tickets available from pupils or at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Suzanne Ryce
Moonshine Charge Leads to Fine and Jail Term
Brown arrested on Millstone Road by Sheriff Charles A. Roberts for public intoxication and possession of liquor. He was fined $10 and costs on intoxication and $100 plus 60 days in jail for illegal moonshine possession.
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Point Pleasant
Gto Brown
Millstone Road
Charles A. Roberts
Brown
Snug Denture Cushions Promise Secure Fit
An advertisement touts Snug Denture Cushions as a miracle plastic re lining that tightens loose false teeth, reduces gum irritation, and prevents plate clicking. It claims cushions last 2 to 6 months, stay soft, peel out when replacing, and require simple steps to apply for a near new denture fit.
Lux Liquid and Lux Flakes Endorsements for Gentle Wash
A sales pitch extols Lux Liquid for dishes and Lux Flakes for nylons. It promises a money back guarantee if not pleased with quick, shining results and urges a consumer test comparing Lux Flakes care to ordinary washday products to prove gentleness and stocking longevity.
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Lux
Lever Brothers
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Nancy Ellen Little
Kermit Little
Dunbar
Morris Memorial Hospital
Milton
Charleston Hospital
Littles
Alfred Boles
Oley Little
Moore
L. Cline
D. K. Wilson
Buffalo
Nellie Lozier
Austin Johnson
Frank Biffle
Richard Startzman
William Schneider
Donald A. Martin
Don Martin
A. H. Perkins
L. L. Smith
C.C. Stone
W. W. Robinson
Norman Foss
H. H. Pullem
Mildred Bumgardner
Mildred Ball
Margaret Ann Starcher
George G. Somerville
Virgi W. Siders
W. J. Kenny
Elizabeth K. Liter
George Kenny
Richard Newell
D. L. Cottrill
John E. Brown
Bertha Condee
Wirt Perry
Elton Boggan
Clyde McLane
Hanly Sibley
J. G. F. Johnson
D. M. Dorsey
William Rardin, Jr
Alvin C. Young
Harriett
Athens
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N. Court and
Carpenter Sts. Atherg, Ohio
McNeill, Jones
Wilson
West Virginia
Casto
Leon Baptist Church
Fisher
Department — Store
Pt. Pleasant
Fisher's
Ltay Pet
Lux Liquid
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