Flood Wall Bond Option Approved by Mason Council
City Council unanimously authorized selling bonds worth 275000 to fund a flood wall project. Bidders G B Battles and E W Hoy represented McDougal and Condon and others. Bonds will mature serially at 3 percent and yield 247500 for right of way. A Main Street building deemed a menace was ordered repaired. Treasurer reports a 314.75 overdraft. taxes and revenues expected to restore funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B. W. Krodel
John E. Brown
F. G. Musgrave
Claude Cheesebrew
Robert H. Ferguson
Everett Sutton
C. H. Quillin
Densil Durst
Charles Bechtle
Floyd Taylor
Edward Mclfresh
G. B. Battles
New York
McDougal and Condon, Inc
Chicago
E. W. Hoy
New York City
Brown
Herert J. Sims and Co
Pendergast, Fahey and Co
Main St
Musgrave
Magician entertains home town with two show run
Ben Franklin IV drew about 1000 attendees at a two night PTA sponsored magic show at the Junior High School. Proceeds fund lighting upgrades and playground equipment. The act featured a sealed chest opening and the magician escaping from a mail bag on stage. Franklin plans a Kiwanis sponsored appearance in Gallipolis then engagements in Ohio West Virginia and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ben Franklin IV
PTA
Franklin
Elmer Grueser
Gallipolis
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Drivers Case Is Continued
John Henry Mitchell of Addison faced arraignment on a charge of attempting to pass when not clear. The case was continued to Saturday. Mitchell, an E. B. Badger Co. employee at WVOW, was driving home and tried to pass several vehicles near Burdette Addition. a front car turned in and his car struck a fender. Investigator Dallas G. Wilfong handled the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Henry Mitchell
Addison
Mitchell
E. B. Badger Co
Wvow
Burdette Addition
Dallas G. Wilfong
Leon Man Elected VEW Post Commander in Point Pleasant
Charles Smith of Leon was elected commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post at the annual meeting. Samuel Miller of Leon was named senior vice commander, C W Sommers of South Side junior vice commander, Ray Thornton and Matthew Raynes of Leon were chosen quarter master and service officer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Smith
Leon
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Samuel Miller
C. W. Sommers
South Side
Ray Thornton
Matthew Raynes
Oratorical Winners Named at Senior High
Bob Hope and Betty Love took first and second in the Senior High School oratorical contest with seven entrants. The top three from Mason County will receive 50 30 and 20 dollars from American Legion Post 23 and represent Mason County at the Parkersburg district meeting later this month.
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Point Pleasant
Bob Hope
Betty Love
Mason County Post 23
American Legion
Mason County
Parkersburg
Movies At Courthouse Tonight In Point Pleasant
Mason County Rod and Gun Club president E M Foglesong announces two films The Alaskan and Pan American highways will be shown at 8 o clock this evening in the courthouse. The Friday date was moved due to the sectional basketball tournament opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. M. Foglesong
Mason County
Rod and Gun Club
Oil Company Acquires Leases Ahead of Mt Alto Field
South Penn Oil Co. takes leases in Union District well before Mt Alto Flat Rock gas field developments. The move signals early expansion plans in the region with potential impact on local energy activity and property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Penn Oil Co
Point Pleasant
Union District
Mt. Alto-Flat Rock
Road work bid set for 2122 miles Route 2 in Mason County
The State Road Commission recommends grading and draining 2122 miles of Route 2 in Mason County at a bid of 36,561 dollars from Anderson's, Inc. The proposal outlines extensive drainage and surface improvements to the highway segment.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
State Road Commission
Anderson's, Inc
Susan Ann Yeager 91 dies at home near West Columbia
Susan Ann Yeager aged 91 died Friday at her home near West Columbia. Her death closes a long life spent in the area, with local ties and community memories.
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Susan Ann Yeager
Point Pleasant
West Columbia
Point Pleasant Births and Discharges At Local Clinic
The Point Clinic reports the birth of Barbara Jo Dabney nine and a quarter pounds on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. George Dabney of South Side. Discharges include medical patient F. L. Dennis of Lock 25 and Mrs. John G. Aten Sr. who convalesced from a fall. Johnny Lee Krebs and infant son, both listed locally, were discharged. Patricia Ann Long, 16 months, of Gallipolis, admitted for medical treatment. Charles Sheline admitted for medical care yesterday.
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Point Pleasant
Barbara Jo
George Dabney
South Side
Point Clinic
F. L. Dennis
Lock 25
John G. Aten
Clifford Krebs
Johnny Lee
Patricia Ann Long
John Long
Gallipolis
Charles Sheline
Henderson Man Fined for Intoxication in Point Pleasant
Robert Mayes of Henderson pleaded guilty at arraignment before a local magistrate on intoxication charges. He paid a $5 fine plus costs. The complaint was filed by his wife Elizabeth Mayes, and arrest was made by Constable Robert Kayser.
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Point Pleasant
Robert Mayes
Henderson
Elizabeth Mayes
Robert Kayser
Certificates Filed for Hannan District County Exec Committee
Democrats Miller and Maude Hunter Gilbert filed certificates of candidacy for the county executive committee in Hannan District. Mr and Mrs Leonard Dunlavy and son Johnny of Charleston and Mr and Mrs Sterling Dunlavy of Athens visited Mrs Flora Myers, mother of the Dunlavy brothers, with other local relatives in Point Pleasant. New home occupied Elmer Martin and wife in 2000 block Mt Vernon Ave. They moved from Jefferson Blvd. Martin manages the dairy bar at 21st and Jefferson. Pennsylvania visitors Frank A Crepes of Ligonier are staying with L. G. Volden at 184 Park Drive in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Freemont Miller
Maude Hunter Gilbert
Hannan District
Myers
Leonard Dunlavy
Johnny
Charleston
Sterling Dunlavy
Athens
Flora Myers
Messrs. Dunlavy
Elmer Martin
Mt. Vernon Ave
Jefferson Blvd
Martin
21St and Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Frank A. Crepes
Ligonier, Pa
L. G. Volden
Park Drive
Townsend And Lawson Eye GOP Governor Race
Edgar C. Lawson announces candidacy for the GOP nomination for governor and T. C. Townsend may join, creating a four way contest. Lawson, a former Mason County farmer, auditor candidate, and longtime businessman, and Townsend, known as a UMW attorney, are tied to West Virginia politics and tax amendment debates in the Mason County area.
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Point Pleasant
Edgar C. Lawson
T. C. Townsend
Lawson
Mason County
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Charleston
New Democratic
Townsend
GOP
H. G. Kump
Elkins
UMW
West Virginia
Kanawha
C. C. Lewis
Citizens National Bank
Mason County Farm Bureau
Funeral notices and visits span Point Pleasant region
The Laurel Cliff area reports the funeral of Mrs. Milton Hysell at Free Methodist Church with Reverend Leroy Hiett and burial beside her husband in Rocksprings Cemetery. Numerous relatives and friends from Harrisonville, Columbus, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Canton, Granville, and Youngstown are listed visiting, attending, or sending condolences. local officials and pallbearers named. In Point Pleasant Dr. Burnside and Dr. Stansbury consult on the estate of Dr. Diddle, the deceased veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Milton Hysell
Free Methodist Church
Leroy Hiett
Orville Allen
Sammy Lewis
Howard Allen
Ernest Powell
Robert Burdette
Rocksprings Cemetery
Florence Michels
Harrisonville
Hysell
Newton Winter
Columbus
George Renshaw
Charles Brown
Gallipolis
Clarence Curtis
Pomeroy
Obie White
Youngstown
T. H. Leifheit
Roy Howell
Ross Poulton
Canton
Frank Hilt
Guy Hawk
Francis Hilt
Allen Wilson
Carl Johnson
Granville
James Gilmore
Clifford Jacobs
Pearl Jacobs
Shirley Hiett
Parkersburg
Pearl Parker
Point Pleasant
B. O. Burnside
Buckhannon
James Stansbury
Athens
J. W. Diddle
Diddle
Musgraves Visit Charleston With Raymond Jr and F G Musgrave
Mrs Raymond Musgrave and her son Raymond Gerald, along with Mrs F G Musgrave, spent Wednesday in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Point Pleasant
Raymond Musgrave
Raymond Gerald
F. G. Musgrave
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Athens Messenger
Mason Council
Nestle
Parents’ Magazine
Toni
Fasteeth
HALO
Molo
Duces
Lustre Creme
Drene
Vitalis
Prell
Matofa
Lyons Tooth Powder
Gillette Razors
Oiageri
Alka Seltzer
Bos
Miles
Grove
Cenol
Cenol Company
Putnam Dyes
Meiner
Cashews
Doan
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson
G. Kleiner
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio
Leon Man
VEW
Nelsonville
Jacquard
Aloha Beauty — Pearl
Stone
A. Simmons
Athens Pharmacy
S. Court St. Athens
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