Our Miss Brooks shines in first night at junior high
Christine Sibley reports successful opening for Our Miss Brooks at the junior high auditorium. Sandra Jones leads as Miss Brooks with James Gaskins as Hugo Langrace and Beverly Wedge as the librarian. The Thespian-sponsored three act comedy featured a busy cast and musical interludes by Miss Marlene Bumgardner and Wayne Gammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Miss Brooks
Edward Jackson
Sandra Jones
Hugo Langrace
James Gaskins
Beverly Wedge
Michael Easley
Miss Audubon
Glenna Allison
Fassie
June Rogers
Flaine
Jean Kinnaird
Anne Williams
Jane
Bessie Jones
Sylvia
Alice Plants
Doris
Marge
Anna Lou Dunn
Faith
Carolyn Wartenburg
Evelyn Allen
Rhonda
Paul Smith
Ted
Stanley
Hugh Graham
Mickey Whalen
Martin
Marlene Bumgardner
Wayne Gammon
Johnny Sauer
Henderson Man Dies Of Injuries
Mason County reports its second highway fatality of 1953 as Robert Hudson, 41, of Southside, dies at Holzer Hospital from injuries from an early morning crash on Route 17 near Andy's Snackery. He was thrown from the overturning car. autopsy cited brain damage. Crow Funeral Home arranging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant - Mason County
Robert Hudson
Southside
Holzer Hospital
Hudson
Andy
Hludson
Crow Funeral Home
Burning Permits Necessary During Forest Fire Season
West Virginia forest officials announce the spring fire season runs March 20 through May 20. Most fires are man caused, often by well meaning individuals unaware of regulations. A burning permit is required for any burning within 300 feet of forest land during season. permits available from local forest protectors with listed contacts for Mason, Apple Grove, Arbuckle, Cottageville, Elmwood, Frailers Bottom, Gallipolis Ferry, Glenwood, Mason, Pliny, Southside and Point Pleasant areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
A. A. Smith
West Virginia
Smith
Mason A
Apple Grove
J. F. Dunn
C. M Hill
Marion FE. McCarty
J. W Wallis
Arbuckle
Emil Sullivan
Astton
Joe Ball
Beech Hill
Elmer Brannan
Eli Vansicikle
Cottageville
Oscar Jordan
Elmwood
James Cain
William C Cain
Ancil Tucker
Evans
Andrew M. Beattie Fraiiers
G. F. Lunsford
Gallipolis Ferry
Peter L. Hughes
B. B. Pearson
Glenwood
L. FE. Chapman
C. W. Meadows Hogsett
W. M. Crawford
W. W Puncan
Leon
Cleon B. Cadle
C R. Gibbeaut
W. M. Hill
Gail Jones
Glen Sargent Sietart
Lester Adkins
Oris Bumgarner
J. RB. Eden
Arnold Fowler
Senior Class Play Scheduled in April
POINT PLEASANT The Point Pleasant High School senior class play The Case of the Sulky Girl will be presented at the Junior High School auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday April 8 9 The mystery written by Earle Stanley Gardner will be directed by Benjamin Franklin IV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School
Earle Stanley Gardner
Benjamin Franklin, IV
Ordnance PTA Plans March Meeting On Safety
Pt Pleasant notes report the Ordnance PTA will hold a March meeting at 7 30 pm in the school with Elmer Graeser as president and Wilbur Plants as safety chairman presiding. The boys patrol will be recognized and two films shown with refreshments by the hospitality committee led by Mrs Wilbur Plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Pta
Elmer Graeser
Wilbur Plants
Bruce Chapel Service GuildNotes Meet at Crab Creek
The Bruce Chapel Service Guild gathered at Mrs Garland Mohr's Crab Creek home. A covered dish lunch was served at noon and members quilted. Attendees included Mrs Reginald Archer Mrs George Arrington Ruth Arrington Mrs Grover Hughes Mrs I A Blain Mrs John Gilt and Mrs C P Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Chapel Service Guild
Garland Mohr
Crab Creek
Reginald Archer
George Arrington
Ruth Arrington
Grover Hughes
I. A. Blain
John Gilt
Mra
C. P. Stout
Hannan ORY to Meet Monday at Aston Baptist Church
The Hannan ORY plans a Monday meeting at 8 p.m. at the Aston Baptist Church to discuss activities. The North Mason ORY is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the school board house to hold its gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannan Ory
Aston Baptist Church
North Mason Ory
School Board House
Dr S O Johnson to Speak at North Point Pleasant PTA Meeting
The North Point Pleasant PTA will host a March meeting on Tuesday March 24 at 7 30 p m at the school. Mrs William Machir the president will lead the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Johnson
North Point Pleasant Pta
William Machir
Carpenters Auxiliary Sets Tuesday Meeting at Hall
The Carpenters Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Carpenters Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters Auxiliary
Carpenters Hall
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Charlies Clark Daughter Lana Jo
Mrs Charlies Clark and her daughter Lana Jo were honored at a surprise birthday dinner at their home Sunday. Attending were Mrs Oden Pearson Lattice Pearson Mrs Paul Harrison and sons Mrs Okla Hiddle and daughter Mary Lyn Mrs Wirt Robbins Mrs Frances Clark Miss Florence Robbins and Mr and Mrs Clark and children Lanaie Charlene Mary Esther and Roger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Clark
Lana Jo
Oden Pearson
Lattice Pearson
Paul Harrison
Okla Hiddle
Mary Lyn
Wirt Robbins
Frances Clark
Florence Robbins
Clark
Lanaie
Charlene
Mary Esther
Roger
Sponsor Spaghetti Supper at Sunnyside School
The WSCS of Beale Chapel Church sponsors a spaghetti supper at Sunnyside School this evening. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Beale Chapel Church
Sunnyside School
Churches in Point Pleasant Embrace Various Worship Schedules
The list details church names, pastors, and service times across Point Pleasant and nearby areas. It outlines Sunday school hours, worship times, youth groups, prayer meetings, and special observances for numerous denominations including Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Evangelical United Brethren, with locations such as Graham Station, Henderson, New Haven, Hartford, Broad Run, and St. Mark's Upper Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd W. Scott
New Haven
Bachtel
Hartford
Brighton
Kermit Hypes
St. Mark's Upper Flats
Hart
Trinity
Greer
Fekard
Krebs
Mt. Olive
Point Pleasant
Isabelle Kiefer
Mt. Zion
Christ Church Episcopal
W. C. Bowie
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Lakin
Bruce Chapel
Eenth Street Baptist—Dan
Shepherd
Graham
Mason County
Luther League
Jesus
Zion
Broad Run
St. Mark's
Upper Flats
A.m Evangelical United Brethren
Harry Eckels
Heights Efub
L. J. Priestley
West Virginia Temperance League
Christian Endeavor and Youth Fellowship
Priestley
Charleston
Weekley Memorial Eur
Men's Brotherhood
Bellemeade Fab
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science
Main Street
Trinity Methodist Church
S. Dpd
Rexrode
Churen
B. Couch
Shelley
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Salmon migrate for oxygen rich streams to spawn
Salmon do not return to their birthplace to spawn for sentimental reasons. They migrate to streams at the source where oxygen levels are higher, meeting the needs of developing young fish.
Mrs Otto Rodgers Hosts Friendship Circle Social
Mrs Otto Rodgers of 2212 Shore Street will host the Friendship Circle gathering Friday at 7:30 p.m. The event brings together neighbors and Circle members for an evening of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rodgers
Shore Street
Friendship Circle
Local People and Visits Highlight Park Drive Notes
Point Pleasant social notes record Mrs W J Kenny at 106 Park Drive at home. Mrs Z B Meadors and daughter from Johnstown Ohio return from visit to Ripley Road friends. Dr G G Pohlman of Morgantown visited the Ohio Valley Experiment Farm. Mrs Jerry Rodgers of 1505 Ohio Street is a patient at Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bart Thomas Jr of Chicago visit Mr Thomas and family on Park Drive and Mrs Thomas is with her mother Mrs Warren T King on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kenny
Park Drive
Z. B. Meadors
Johnstown
Ohio
Girard Fowler
Ripley Road
G. G. Pohlman
Morgantown
Ohio Valley Experiment Farm
Ohio River Road
Jerry Rodgers
Ohio St
Holzer Hospital
Bart Thomas, Jr
Chicago
Thomas
A. E. Thomas
Warren T King
Main St
Film discussion on Japan and Democracy at Han nan meeting
A film discussion on Japan and Democracy is set for the March meeting of the Han nan Older Rural Youth at Ashton Baptist Church starting at p.m. The North Mason Older Rural Youth convenes on Tuesday March 24 at Board School at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Japan
Democracy
Hannan
Ashton Baptist Church
North Mason
Board School
Eight Alaskan Cities Over 1000 Population
The record lists Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Ketchikan Nome Petersburg Sitka and Wrangell as Alaskan cities with populations exceeding 1000. It notes the prominence of these eight hubs within the state’s urban landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Ketchikan
Nome
Petersburg
Sitka
Wrangell
Courthouse Jail Building Bill Gains Final House Approval
Sen. Bartow Jones introduced Senate Bill 316 to establish a Mason County courthouse and jail building fund. The measure, backed by George A. Rairden and county groups, passed the House after senate approval and keeps the existing $231000 for three years. Revenue may only fund the intended project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Senate
Sen
Bartow Jones
George A. Rairden
Mason County
House of Delegates
State
Jones
Rotary Kleets New Officers
POINT PLEASANT During the meeting of the Point Pleasant Rotary Club Harley Harfley was selected to serve as president for the 1953-54 club year. Other officers were elected vice president Judson Brake Fussell Bibbee secretary treasurer board of directors Kenneth Shaffer Lonnie Safford Virgil Love The new officers and directors will assume their duties on July Charles Lewis Jr presided. Edward Swint spoke on Public Information. Visitors were Jim Jones of Morgantown and Doug Wetherholt Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rotary Club
Harley Harfley
Judson Brake
Fussell Bibbee
Kenneth Shaffer
Lonnie Safford
Virgil Love
Charles Lewis, Jr
Edward Swint
Jim Jones
Morgantown
Doug Wetherholt
Gallipolis
Textile Painting Class Slated for March 27
A textile painting class will be conducted at the Ordnance School on Friday evening March 27. It will be guided by Mrs. D. R. Browning Mrs. Dewitt Kittle Mrs. Walden Roush and County Art Supervisor Irene Brooks. The public is invited to attend. Bring plain cloths and towels. paints provided. no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ordnance School
Walden Roush
D. R. Browning
Dewitt Kittle
Irene’ Brooks
Advent man and Mason woman named in report
Ofvie Earl Fields aged 32 from Advent West Virginia and Dotty Mae Comer aged 19 from Mason are identified in the notice. The fragment lists two individuals with ages and hometowns but provides no further context or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofvie Earl Fields
of Advent
W. Va
Dotty Mae Comer
Mason
PTA Group Endorses Extension of Levy
POINT PLEASANT The Sun nyside PTA unanimously approved the extension of the special school levy at its March meeting held at the school. The group voted to contribute to the Red Cross fund drive and to send two members to the Mason County Civic Council. A Benjamin Franklin IV magic program will be held soon with proceeds to the PTA. Mrs. Forrest Nibert chairs the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sunnyside
PTA
Red Cross
Mason County Civic Council
Benjamin Franklin IV
Forrest Nibert
Dairymen to Meet Monday at Mason County Courthouse
Kanawha Valley local branch of the Dairymen's Co operative Sales Association holds its annual meeting Monday at 8 p m in the Mason County Courthouse. Members are urged to attend to elect officers for the coming year and handle routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kanawha Valley
Dairymen's Co-operative Sales Association
Mason County
Birth announced for Edna Marie at Gallipolis Ferry
Mr and Mrs Joseph Patterson of Gallipolis Ferry announce the birth of a daughter born March 18 at home. The child has been named Edna Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Joseph Patterson
Gallipolis Ferry
Edna Marie
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Christine
Sibley
Barbara Cheesbrew
Sylvia Clark
Janet Biessing
Pauletta rBown
Peeterfice
Seopa
The
Ben Franklin Co
Henderson
C. R. Gill
Fred Kaylor
Ray Rickard
Rayford Roush
H. M. Weaver
B. B. Bond
Russell Capehart
Milton
Amos Carpenter
Roy
Harbour
Nat
Kennard Kimberling
Cayton Shuler
Ray Wears
Robert Plants
Wesly Johnson
Leo Sayre
F. Stalnaker
Charles Stephenson
Kenneth Birchfield
James A. Bumpardner
Everett Williamson
Shoes
Bruce Chapel Guild
Dr. Johnson
Tuxiliary
Pt. Pleasant Churches
Graham Station
Rufus Casto
Pine Grove
Baptist
Harmony - Concord
M. M. Malccolm
Mason Pilgrim Holiness
C. H. Detty
EFUB
Donald Lock
Onvgen
Ware Save
Butler Is
Quick's
Gabardine
California
Mason County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
County Bar Association
Arthur Koontz
Rotary Kleets
PTA Group
Little Missy
Big Missy
Taber
Kris Kringle
Route
Kanauga, Ohio
Butler
Junior
Athens, Ohio
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