Farmers south of Kanawha protest removing school shop equipment
Farmers south of Kanawha protest removal of Han nan High School shop equipment sent for vocational training. I R Little of the state department says the gear will help farm machinery repair in food centers. Some equipment went to nearby high schools and a Charleston warehouse. Principal J R McGinnis notes the move and a local farmer questions the need. Frances Imogene Clench, Hannan High valedictorian, chosen for Readers Digest award and invited to Ohio University. Senior Class Night set for May 15 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium with officers Pearl Langdon, Ross Lee Gillespie, and Landora Saunders.
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Sam A. Simmons
Point Pleasant
Farmers Uth
Kanawha
Hannan High School
I. R. Little
State Deeriment of Education
Harleston
J. R. McGinnis
Hannan
West Virginia
Upland
Hannan High
McGinnis
Clonch
John Clench
Glen- Woot
American Association of University Women
Ohio University
Mason County
Subic
Pearl Langdon
Ross Lee Gillespie
Landora Saunders
Nine men reported for induction and two volunteers added
Virginia Rice, clerk of the local selective service board, released a list of nine men called up for induction on May 28 and two others who requested immediate induction. Four of the nine are volunteers: Watson of Henderson, Sayre of Arbuckle, Stewart of Point Pleasant, and Foglesong of Wayne. The selectees are Grimm and Joffman of setting, Woodall of Elmwood, Powers of Glenwood, and Stewart of Mason City. The two inducted at their request are Seard and Oliver, both of Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Virginia Rice
Selective Service Board
Harry Franklin Watson
Henderson
Gilman Roy Sayre
Arbuckle
Hamilton Junior Stewart
Howard Louis Foglesong
Wayne
George Elmer Grimm
Darrell Cecil Joffman
S Etart
Charles Ernest Woodall
Elmwood
Claude Franklin Powers
Glenwood
Fred Wallace Stewart
Mason City
Paul Eugene Seard
James W. Oliver
McArthur High to Stage She’s A Soldier’s Sweetheart Friday
McArthur High School’s Senior Class presents the comedy She’s A Soldier’s Sweetheart at 8 p.m. Friday May 18 under Miss Linnie Arnold’s direction. Baccalaureate services are Sunday May 20 at the High School Auditorium led by Rev. V Hannen. Alumni Banquet and dance planned for Saturday May 19 with Esther Guild serving dinner and Hugh Jennings and his orchestra providing music starting 9:30 p.m. Howard Nunnemaker has been reappointed to the library board replacing Rev. S J Fleming who resigned to serve at St. Clair Presbyterian Church in Columbus. Mrs J W Saltz hosts two tables of bridge with Nellie Leach winning high score and E C Frn consolation. Mrs J W Saltz to host May 15 members. Mrs Robert King, daughter of Carolyn, arrived from California where she had been with W O King in training. Dee Henry of Athens visited J W Saltz family Friday Band Saturday for the McArthur Junior Senior dance. Roy Thompson and son Jack accompanied daughter Betty Andrews to Columbus Sunday where she will stay with aunt and uncle B M Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jennings
Howard Nunnemaker
S. J. Fleming
St. Clair Presbyterian Church
Columbus
John Salts
Nellie Leach
E. C. Frn
J. W. Saltz
Robert King
Carolyn
California
W. O. King
Dee Henry
Athens
McArthur
Roy Thompson
Jack
Betty Andrews
B. M. Thompson
Bedinger Joins Appalachian Power in Mason Office
Joe Bedinger of Charleston arrives to work as assistant to Superintendent J A Ferrell at the Appalachian Electric Power Co local office in Mason. His permanent stay depends on G C Smith’s possible transfer and return. Bedinger is Virginia native who came to the region 29 years ago and married a Mason County girl. No wage change announced as wartime pay stabilization continues.
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Point Pleasant
Joe Bedinger
Charleston
Appalachian Electric Power Co
J. A. Ferrell
Bedinger
G. C. Smith
Roanoke
Smith
Virginia
Annalachian
Mason County
Hone Livingston
Hambrick Ridge
Katherine Livingston
Ohio Senate Approves Aviation Board Bill
The Ohio Senate approved a bill to create a five member Ohio Aviation Board to promote aerial transportation at county and municipal levels. The measure passed 30 to 0 and provides for a director appointed by the board at an annual salary of 37500. An amendment to allow gubernatorial appointment was defeated 18 Republicans 14 Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
Ohio Aviation Board
Maurice W. Lipscher
Mahoning
4-H Mason District Activity Day Draws 300 Attendees
About 300 4-Hers from 35 clubs attended the County 4-H Activity Day at Heights U B Church on May 4. The event featured classes, contests, demonstrations, and judging across health, grooming, style, clothing, and ordnance groups with multiple winners listed. The Beacons 4-H Club held a low-attendance open house at Mason County Recreation Center on May 3 due to bad weather, with several attendees noted.
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Point Pleasant
the Heights U. B
I Ruby S. Leeson
Rosalie Craft
Jackson County
Allen McKinney
Southside
Dorothy Watkins
Frank Long
C.C. Anderson
Virginia Parsons
John Curtis
Roush Ard Delores Fike
Mason Merry Makers Club
Roy Kincade, Jr
American Leaders
Jana Mary Jane Wells
Ordnance
American Eagles
Jane Ann Kell
Hartford Victory
Ruby Roush
Letart Luckies
Jane Forman
Lucky Thirteen
Teddy Miller
Levi Plants
American Leathers, Sr
Freddie Nibert
Billy McCoy
All American
Anna Lee Roush
Lucky Clovers
Jonn Gilbert
Mason Merry Makers
Ruth Oshel
Lucky Star
Darrell Hoffman
Letart
Luckies
Bright Star
Laura Wolfe
Warner Yankees
Erma Durst
Jean Austin
South Kanawha Hustlers
Norma Lee Weaver
Eureka
Eileen Cottinj
Hill Billies
Doris Coffman
Loueya Weaver
Evalee Fyre
Chatterbox
Beacons
Mason County Recreation Center
Aiyimitas
Mary Zuspan
Peggy Lieving
Harry Pickens
Raymond Lieving
Billy Lewis
Emory Roush
Betty Lewis
Albert Roush
Betty Roush
Wanda Lee
Betty Lee
Dale Nibert
Lawrence Gerlach
John Lewis
Eddie Schu
Howard Foglesong
Ray McConshay
Isabel Rothlisberger
Vivian Knapp
Clarice C. Knapp
Venus Shines Brightly Casting Daylight Shadow
The article notes Venus appears brilliantly in daylight and even casts a shadow after sunset, describing its unusual visibility and luster in the sky.
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Venus
C W Brown Dies Tuesday in Point Pleasant
Charles Wesley Brown age 75 died Tuesday night after a brief illness at his home 2217 Main Street. He was a long time carpenter and worked for Enterprise Marine Dock Co Hatfield Campbell s Creek Co264 Co and Marietta Manufacturing Co. He is survived by his wife Mary Virginia Love and four daughters including Viva Hereford Wanda Zeller and Gladys Cole. Funeral arrangements were not completed.
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Point Pleasant
Charles Wesley Brown
Main St
Brown
Arnett Mortuary
Mr. Brown
Hickory Chapel
John T
Harriet Howell Brown
Enterprise Marine Dock Co
Hatfield-Campbells Creek Coasi Co
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Mary Virginia Love
Viva Hereford
Huntington
Hereford
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Wanda Zeller
Philadelphia
Gladys Cole
Anderson Resigns As County Agent
Mason County agricultural agent since March 1942, Anderson resigns effective July 1 1945. He may pursue postwar educational work or several business offers, aiming for a favorable setup for his family after V E Day and ahead of V J Day. He expresses regrets at leaving Mason County and neighbors.
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Point Pleasant
C. C. Anderson
Mason County
Anderson
Pt Pleasant Social Notes and Personalities
Pt Pleasant social notes report a Friendship Class meeting at Heights United Brethren Church with pot luck supper and a V E Day service led by Rev F H Capehart, followed by a business session and dessert. A lengthy list names attendees and entertainment helpers. Pt Pleasant personals note hospital admission of Mrs Mortison and Mitchell, visits in Charleston and Gallipatis, and travel plans of local residents for club dinners and weekends.
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Point Pleasant
Mars Brown
Charleston
Dana and
Paul Brown
Leonard Brown
Madison
John Rice
Bellemeade
Fannie Cheveront
Huntington
Virgie Conley
Middletown
Brown
Heights United Brethren Church
Heights
Mrs Knapp Ends Her Work as Agent
Mrs Clarice Knapp announced she had resigned as county 4 H club agent after three years in the role. Her resignation takes effect June 30, with no plans beyond becoming a homemaker. The Knapps reside at have a large garden. Mr Knapp is employed at the shipyard.
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Point Pleasant
Clarice Knapp
Knapp
Knapp Cone
Knap
Ism Kanawha St
Av Othe Shipyard
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