Completion Seen Soon On Sewer Construction In Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Easter paraders likely encounter no detour on downtown Main Street as Henry Young of Maxon Construction says sewer project could finish this week and open the street for Saturday traffic. One lane will serve Silver Bridge approaches while a new drainage line runs Tenth Street toward the Ohio River.
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Point Pleasant
Main Street
Henry Young
Maxon Construction Co
Main St
Young
Silver Bridge
Tenth St
Crooked Creek
Wiand and
Main
Ohio River
Dayton Firm Wins Pumping Station Contract for Floodwall
Maxon Construction Co. of Dayton, Ohio won the low bid for the third phase of Point Pleasant floodwall construction, placing three pumping stations. Bids opened in Huntington by U S Engineers. The firm also builds the project’s second phase. Plans place pumps at Walnut Street near Crooked Creek, between Route 62 and Kanawha Street. A city council resolution allows Walnut Street use for the station.
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Point Pleasant
Maxon Construction Co
Dayton
Ohio
Huntington
U. S. Engineers
Dayton Construction
Walnut St
Crooked Creek
Second St
Route 62
Kanawha St
West Virginia State College Choir to perform in Gallia County
The a capella Choir of West Virginia State College led by Gladys Johnson Greene will appear April 27 at the Junior High School Gymnasium in Point Pleasant. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club the 38 voice group will sing ecclesiastical and secular works with soloists Rosemary Keys Carter Hayden Dudley and Leonora Byers. Tickets available from Kiwanis members Hall's Drug Store Kerr's Drug Store Gallipolis.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia State College
Kiwanis Club
Gladys Johnson Greene
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Ohio University
Athens
Parkersburg
W. Va
Rosemary Keys Carter
Newport News
Hayden Dudley
Lexington
Leonora Byers
Indianapolis
Ind
Luella Williams
Kiwanis
Hall
Kerr’s
Gallipolis
Club Leaders' School Slated
Adella Strauss of Marshall College will train June lesson leaders of Mason County Farm Woman's Clubs Saturday at 10 30 a m in the county extension office. Topic: What the Child Sees and Hears. Also at the courthouse 1 to 2 p m there is an open discussion on Children Can Be Taught To Work Together with a Q and A on child guidance.
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Adella Strauss
Marshall College Home Management House
Mason County Farm Woman's Clubs
County Agricultural Extension Office
Man Is Fined $25 For Reckless Driving
POINT PLEASANT Charged with reckless driving on Viand St Monday night Bennett E. Mc Clanahan was fined $25 and costs by a local magistrate. The citation was issued by Police Chief E. F. Geiger and State Police Trooper R. C. Dilley. Three other men were fined $5 and costs for intoxication and committed in default of payment. They are Lee Roy Thacker of Huntington James Coyner Masley of Charleston and Arthur Persinger of Gallipolis.
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Viand St
Bennett E. McClanahan
E. F. Geiger
R. C. Dilley
Lee Roy Thacker
Huntington
James Coyner Masley
Charleston
Arthur Persinger
Gallipolis
Damage Suit Filed in Point Pleasant
Phares W. Morgan of Cottageville filed a $500 damage suit against Wade Randolph of Point Pleasant. The action stems from an automobile accident in December at Hartford, according to a local attorney.
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Point Pleasant
Phares W. Morgan
Cottageville
Wade Randolph
Hartford
Four Divorces Filed at Point Pleasant Circuit Court
Four divorce suits entered in the Point Pleasant circuit court clerk's office name plaintiffs Eileen Juniper vs Gene Juniper Genevieve Hill vs Woodrow Hill Lois Roush vs Freeman Roush and Thelma Jeffers vs Steve E Jeffers.
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Point Pleasant
Circuit Court Clerk’s
Eileen Juniper
Gene Juniper
Genevieve Hill
Woodrow Hill
Lois Roush
Freeman Roush
Thelma Jeffers
Steve E. Jeffers
Ladies Auxiliary Meets in Pt Pleasant With New Members
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held a meeting at the Legion Hall Monday evening with Mrs. Dallas Wilfong presiding. Five new members were initiated and a $5 donation was sent to the Huntington Veterans Hospital cheer fund.
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American Legion
Legion
Dallas Wilfong
Chester A. Roush
Huntington Veterans Hospital
Louise Bradshaw
Leona Love
Neil Kennedy
Ethel Hartley
Junia Jo Bradshaw
Wilfong
Marjorie Waldie
Stanley Waldie
Paul F. Thomas
L. Bradshaw
Love
Kennedy
Harley
J. Bradshaw
Grover Hite
T. F. Yost
Roush
Gene Crow
Mary Tyre
E. A. Masters
Wilma Sallaz
Mrs. Miller
Cleveland
Ohio
SCS Meeting With WSCS At Mrs Crank Home
The SCS and WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church plan a joint meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Ray Crank on Winfield Road.
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WSCS
Vaught Memorial Methodist Church
Ray Crank
Winfield Road
Pt. Pleasant Personal News Returns Home
Bob Winters of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania has returned home after visiting his brother and sister in law in Pt Pleasant. The note records a family visit and travel return without additional details.
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Bob Winters
Pittsburgh, Pa
And
Sunnyside 4-H Club Plans April Exhibit At School
The Sunnyside 4-H Club met at the school with Richard Austin presiding. Demonstrations were given by Moira Damron Delbert Hill Geraldine Fletcher Wanda Wray Jack McCarty Doris Wellman Delores Deal and Gloria Wallis. Mrs. Howard Foglesong led singing games and announced a September youth exhibit. Charles Roberts discussed a contest for 4-H FFA and FHA boys. Two adult counselors Orlando Wallis and Bracy Wray will direct a sewing class. The club will exhibit members work on April 4 at Sunnyside School. public invited.
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Sunnyside
Richard Austin
Moira Damron
Delbert Hill
Geraldine Fletcher
Wanda Wray
Jack McCarty
Doris Wellman
Delores Deal
Gloria Wallis
Howard Foglesong
Charles Roberts
Orlando Wallis
Bracy Wray
Sunnyside School
Improved Retirement Plan Takes Effect May First
A new retirement plan will become effective May 1 for Appalachian Electric Power Co. employees in Point Pleasant and beyond. Manager R. E. Hodges says the plan will raise average pensions by more than 50 percent over the current plan and covers both current employees and future retirees.
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Point Pleasant
Appalachian Electric Power Co
R. E. Hodges
Charleston
Leg Injury After Wood-Chopping in Leon
Leon resident Harley Burns sustained a leg injury while chopping wood at his home Tuesday morning. Seven stitches were needed to close the wound, injuries described as leg related.
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Point Pleasant
Harley Burns
Leon
Fire at Yunker Manufacturing extinguished by volunteers
A trash basket fire behind Yunker Manufacturing Co at 527 Main St was put out by the local volunteer fire department Tuesday afternoon. No blaze remained when firefighters arrived.
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Point Pleasant
Yunker Manufacturing Co
Main St
Pomeroy Birthday Party Honors Smith Family Members
Mrs. Ellen Smith hosted a birthday party honoring Pauline and Ray with anniversaries. Guests included Dorothy Overturf, Paul and Judy Overturf, Nancy Fridley, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Duckworth, Dolly, Bessie, Junior, Carter and Shirley Smith. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and Dolly Smith.
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Ellen Smith
Pauline
Ray
Dorothy
Paul
Judy Overturf
Nancy Fridley
Bob Duckworth
Dolly
Bessie
Junior
Carter
Shirley Smith
Dolly Smith
Weekend Social Notes From Columbus Families
Miss Nancy Gilmore visited in Columbus with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilmore. Mr and Mrs Welby Whaley and Mrs Mamie Whaley visited in Columbus with Whaley's mother. Mrs Blanch Patton returned from two weeks in St Cloud Florida and visited Miss Mabel Mallory now living in St Cloud. Mrs Pauline Angeletti Mrs Leland Sisson and son Freddy attended a piano recital in Huntington. Mary Regis Angeletti daughter of Mr and Mrs George Angeletti played on the program. Mr and Mrs Edison Hochsetter returned from a business and social visit in Cleveland. Mr Mrs Paul Kautz and daughter Barbara visited with Mr Kautz's parents Mr and Mrs Wendel Kautz of Spring Ave. Mrs Ellen Smith and daughter Mary Ellen visited in Parkersburg with Mr and Mrs Bob Duckworth.
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Nancy Gilmore
Columbus
Ralph Gilmore
Welby Whaley
Mr. Whaley
Mamie Whaley
Blanch Patton
St. Cloud
Fla
Mabel Mallory
Syracuse
Pauline Angeletti
Leland Sisson
Paul Kautz
Barbara
Kautz
Wendel Kautz
Spring Ave
Ellen Smith
Mary Ellen
Parkersburg
Bob Duckworth
Kanauga PTA Discusses Ceramics and Open House Plan
The Kanauga PTA met at the Kanauga School House where Mrs. Frank Pierotti spoke on ceramics. The group announced an open house at the April meeting.
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Kanauga
PTA
Frank Pierotti
Russell Reynolds
Vinton
Herb Smith
John Vickers
Kentucky
Charley Dewitt
Waynesburg
W. C. Beard
Point Clinic
Earl Swisher
Kananga
Gallipolis
Christine Black
Middleport High School Glee Club Plans Concert Rehearsals
Miss Lois Cecil director of the Girls Glee Club at Middleport High School schedules extra rehearsals this week for the concert set Tuesday evening April 4. The program features Schnecker's The Risen King cantata with Handel Hallelujah Chorus Stainer God So Loved the World Emerson Morn's Roses and Malotte The Lord's Prayer. Accompanists are Patricia Kennedy Grace McDonald. A four-hand piano piece and a list of selected ensemble members are noted.
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Lois Cecil
Middleport High School
Schnecker
Handel
Stainer
Emerson
Malotte
Patricia Kennedy
Grace McDonald
Ruth Russell
Grace MacDonald
Carla Owen
Sara Palmer
Ann Rupe
Jean Searls
Jean Smart
Janice Lyman
Emma
Jane Buell
Frances Chase
June Seines
Nancy Fink
Carol Bachtel
Nola Knopp
June Smart
Jo Ann Wilson
Two Women Are Honored at Farm and Home Week Banquet
Two Meigs County residents were honored as 4 Her advisers at Ohio State University during Farm and Home Week. Geneva Nolan received the honor for five years of service. Ralph Turner was also recognized for five years but was absent from the ceremony.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio State University
Geneva Nolan
Ralph Turner
Shawnee Visits and Flu Closures Reported
Shawnee residents Mr and Mrs Fred Lowell Andrew Paskell and Miss Juanita Opperman visited in Columbus and Parkersburg. Senator Moorehead and D C Jones called on local residents. Juanita Opperman spent a weekend at home for her mother’s birthday. Robert Opperman convalesces at home after two weeks with flu. David Richards of Columbus visited his father William Richards. Circle 5 WSCS postponed a meeting for a Queen Esther supper. Shawnee school closed two days due to flu. Hopkins.
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Fred Lowell
Andrew Paskell
Columbus
Juanita Opperman
Estella Opperman
Bobby
Frank Anguish
Joe Callahan
Ellsworth Cox
Linda
Parkersburg
Thomas Moorehead
Zanesville
Robert Opperman
David Richards
William Richards
Circle 5
WSCS
Hopkins
Meigs Residents Attend SEC Athletic Banquet
Meigs residents joined the SEC Athletic Banquet in Athens Monday evening honoring area basketball stars. Attendees included Coach Herndon Wilks Charles Gibbs director of athletics at Pomeroy High School Robert Roberts Ronnie Smith Bob Barnitz Mr and Mrs Dale Smith Mrs W R Carpenter W O Barnitz Theodore Lehew Sgt William Lehew Don McKenzie Mary Clifford Mr and Mrs Paul Clifford and Forrest Bachtel from Middleport.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Athens
Southeastern Ohio
Herndon Wilks
Charles Gibbs
Pomeroy High School
Robert Roberts
Ronnie Smith
Bob Barnitz
Dale Smith
W. R. Carpenter
W. O. Barnitz
Theodore Lehew
William Lehew
Don McKenzie
Mary Clifford
Paul Clifford
Forrest Bachtel
Middleport
Moving to LA Requires Eighty Four Dollars a Week
A Los Angeles survey by the John Randolph and Nora Haynes Foundation finds a family of four needs $84 weekly for an acceptable standard of living. The amount has fallen from $90 two years earlier.
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Los Angeles
John Randolph
Nora Haynes Foundation
Fire Department Responds To Middleport Dump Fire
Firefighters rushed to a blaze at the Middleport dump on the flood road Tuesday night at 9 30. The area was reported on a fire and the flames were brought under control quickly by firemen.
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Middleport
City meter receipts show weekly and monthly totals
Parking meter receipts for the week ending Saturday were 277 dollars according to Chief of Police Walter Wolfe. Meter proceeds for March were 1061.20 dollars.
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Walter Wolfe
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