Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting
The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce board met Tuesday evening in the chamber office. Cecil Derrick announced Ravens Metal Corp plans an aluminum fabrication plant in Mason County and a Friday 8 p m meeting in the American Legion auditorium to discuss proposals. G A Biggs reported on a county cleanup campaign and storage for a 200 bed emergency hospital. The next meeting is May 10 at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian auditorium with an open call for proposals.
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Point Pleasant
American Legion Auditorium
Mason County
D. C
Hall
Gene Ball
Appalachian Auditorium
G. A. Biggs
National Guard Supply Department
Buckhannon
Andy Wilson
Civil Defense
Chamber
Deverick
West Virginia
Chamber Institute
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Mrs Beller Chosen Leader of Trinity Circle Women
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church elected new officers for 1962 63 led by President Mrs Beller and a pledge for June. Miss Bessie Johnson headed the program with several assistants and many members hosted by Mary Circle. Circle chairmen were named and nominating committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Johnson
Miss Johnson
Curtis Saville
Mary Hellems
C. L. Head
J. H. Carpenter
Eunice Beller
Chester A. Roush
Carl Gardner
Beller
Carl Lanham
Clair Cheuvront
H. H. Pullem
Rose Martin
Norman Foss
J. L. Wiggins
Richard Johnson
William Voight
John Devault
Louis Rossi
J. B. Couch
George Keener
Grace Sefrit
G. A. Biggs
Troy Holstein
Stanley Waldie
Tom Fisher
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges
Birth to Mr. and Mrs. Carl David Lanham of Point Pleasant a son. Admitted Robert Bingham of Middleport. Discharged Mayme Bowman of Jackson Ohio Ira Ramsey of Columbus Guy Lee of Middleport Mrs. James McClure of Leon Mrs. William Grueser of Middleport Pamela Byer of Leon Mrs. Talmadge Stewart of Letart. Louisville Quebec notes bicycle licenses 750 sold in 1961 for community of 7000.
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Carl David Lanham
Point Pleasant
Mayme Bowman
Jackson
O. Ira Ramsey
Columbus
Guy Lee
Middleport
James McClure
Leon
William Grueser
Pamela Byer
Talmadge Stewart
Letart
Louisville, Que — P
Clerk's Office Open For Absentee Voters
Point Pleasant circuit clerk announces extended hours for absentee voting on Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 p m. Primary election scheduled for Tuesday May 8.
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Point Pleasant
Howard Schultz
Perkins Couple Welcome Pomeroy Son
Mr and Mrs James C Perkins of Pomeroy announce the arrival of a son. The birth adds to the Perkins family with the new baby born in Pomeroy.
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James Perkins
Pomeroy
Humorous Rose Bowl Tale and Bogart Exchange
The piece recalls Alabama’s first Rose Bowl appearance and a witty encounter with Humphrey Bogart who, seated with an unidentified man, learns the odd fact about Alabama’s president. A separate joke features a Waterbury act where a minor comedian woos a starlet by claiming Bob Hope’s wealth and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Alabama
Humphrey Bogart
Alabama
Foster
Radcliff Social Notes Highlight Local Grange and Visits
Nineteen members of the Vinton Township Grange visited Plymouth Grange for an April program followed by a pot luck supper. Activities include May 10 hostess duties by Mrs. T. R. Boring for the Vinton Township Garden Club, and trips to Ashville to honor Adeline Cooper. Local families travel between West Wilkesville, Wales Mill, and Wilkesville with Easter weekend gatherings.
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Radcliff
Vinton Township
Plymouth Grange
T. R. Boring
R. W. Cooper, McArthur
Parnie McLaughlin
Gladys Pierce
Ashville
A. B
Adeline Cooper
Earl Trent
Philip
Wise, Va
Robert Cox
West Wilkesville
Charles
Tammy
Top Pupils Named In Ohio Eighth Grade Test
Statewide results for about 59 000 students and 236 in Vinton County show the top ten include Jerry Massie Hamden Carol Caul Connie Salts Hamden Linda Reasor Hamden Gary Swingle McArthur Diana Hayden Hamden Hal Patton Hamden Heather Conner McArthur Marvin Kale Allensville Linda Jiden Hamden Sharon Riley Hamden Massie, Caul and Salts earn special certificates from the State Department for ranking in the top one percent of 58 871 participants.
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Ohio
Vinton County
Jerry Massie
Hamden
Carol Caul
McArthur
Connie Salts
Linda Reasor
Gary Swingle
Diana Hayden
Hal Patton
Heather Conner
Marvin Kale
Allensville
Linda Jiden
Sharon Riley
State Department
Church Service Guild Luncheon Plans Fundraisers May 22 Bridge
Members of the Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild met for a 1 p m luncheon in the Appalachian auditorium with Mrs Gail Faires presiding. They discussed fundraising projects and a May 22 bridge for St Monica's Guild at the Moose home. Nominating committee members were named and a devotional was given.
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Point Pleasant
Service Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
Appalachian Auditorium
Gail Faires
St. Monica
Meade
E. Jarrow Jones
Parsons Receives Commendation for Class First at Navy School
Ssgt. Charles A. Parsons USMC son of Mr and Mrs J C Parsons 31612 Main St Point Pleasant was commended for finishing first in a class of 45 at the Aviation Electricians School of the Marine Aviation Detachment Naval Air Technical Training Unit Jacksonville Florida. Parsons graduated from Point Pleasant High School before entering service in August 1953.
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Point Pleasant
Charles A. Parsons
USMC
J. C. Parsons
Main St
Aviation Electricians School
Marine Aviation Detachment
Naval Air Technical Training Unit
Jacksonville
Fla
Parsons
Point Pleasant High School
United Church Women Observe May Fellowship Day
The May Fellowship Day will be observed Friday at 7 30 p m at Heights EUB Church. The service is for all churches in Point Pleasant and each church is asked to send a representative.
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Point Pleasant
United Church Women
the Heights
EUB
Mrs Krodel To Direct Church Guild
Mrs Rush Krodel was named president of the St Mancias Guild of Christ Episcopal Church at a meeting held at Mrs Robert Johnsons home. Other officers include Mrs Carroll Casto vice president Mrs W C Gilmour secretary and Mrs Leo Calandros treasurer A benefit bridge party is planned for May 22 at the Moose Home with a committee led by Mrs Jack Park.
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Rush Krodel
St. Mancia
Carroll Casto
W. C. Gilmour
Leo Calandros
Johnson
Moose Home
Jack Park
C . Haddox
Phyllis Wise
Krodel
Milton Miller
Service Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
P. Schroeder
Paul Ruttencutter
Chris Panteloukas
Peggy Montiegel
Carrol Casto
Doddee Foran
Howard Price
Virginia Pugh
Robert Hite
Marie Rhea Wins NAMA Psychiatric Aide Award
Ada Marie Rhea of Wayland Kentucky, native of Wayland and Wheelwright High School graduate, was approved as Lakin State Hospital’s nominee for the 1961 NAMA Psychiatric Aide Award. The gold pin and certificate will be presented May 13 at 2 PM during the Hospital Day program by Miss Alice Leslie. Public invited.
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Point Pleasant
Ada Marie Rhea
National Association For Mental Health Awards Committee
Lakin's State Hospital
NAMA
Rhea
Wayland
Wheelwright
Lakin State Hospital
Alice Leslie
West Virginia Mental Health Association
Holstein Cow Sets DHA Record At Point Pleasant
A Holstein cow owned by Olivier Liev ing of West Columbia posted a DHIA record of 16 704 pounds of milk and 612 pounds of butterfat. The animal began production at two years five months and the record was converted to a mature equivalent. The cow was sired by West Virginia University Winning Ace, bull H 46, now in service via the Maryland West Virginia artificial breeders cooperative.
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Point Pleasant
Olivier Lieving
West Columbia
West Virginia University
Maryland-West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative
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Carl Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence G. Mohr
Earl Deal
E. R. Workman
Mr. Deverick
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Mrs. Beller
Women's Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Church
Robert Wolf
J. G. F. Johnson
C. B. Meadows
William Stover
J. A Shinn
Mary Circle
Leonard Miller
Richard Beller
Carney Heib, Jr
W. B. Reed
Raymond Bentley
C. H. Stone
C. C. Stone
W. C. Bird
George Kimbrel
Lillian Robbins
B. W. Lambing
Lionel Smith
C. J. Hyer
James Stevens
T. R. Friar
William Gregory
Royce Stoops
Wirt Perry
R. D. Oseland
A. H. Perkins
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Robert Bingham
Paul Skidmore
Bidwell
James C. Per
Bennett Cerf
Waterbury
Bob Hope
Radcliff Social Notes
Presbyterian Church
Wilkesville
Lake Alma
Church Service Guild
Mae Kryder
Norman Simkins
Milton L. Miller
Homer Smith
Homer Martin
Walter M. Windsor
Bill Safford
D. N. Connors
James Shadle
Ethel Shadle
Robert Johnson
J. J. Lovell
Reba Beale
Tom Walters
Leon Thompson
Mary Hyre
George Stantial
S. D. Littlepage
Harvey Hutchins
Henry Wainright
Lena Foglesong
A. Roush
Holly Johnson
S. C. Wilhelm
Bart Monte
A. Parsons
Coum
Halo
Helene Curtis
Alberto V
Helene Curtis Spray Net
Coats
H.p. Clinton
J & J Baby Oil Reg
Price
J &J
Alka Seltzer
Athens & Glouster Lyk Ee Ee
Ladies’ Home
Richard Hudnut
Luckoff
Dalton
St. Mary’s
Blanchoice
Ben Casey
Mrs. Krodel
Great Smokey Mountains
Europe
Marie Rhea
Ada Marie Ritea
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