National Scout Worker Will Attend Camp
Keith K. Peaslee national director of Boy Scouting services will attend the Tri-State Area Council roundtable at Camp Arrowhead near Barboursville on Friday evening. The spring camporee for Mason Gallia and Meigs counties runs Friday and Saturday at Camp Arrowhead with 10 counties represented. Peaslee brings 32 years of scouting experience and will assist troop leaders at the one night training session.
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Point Pleasant
Tri-State
Keith K. Peaslee
Boy Scouting Services
Camp Arrowhead
Barboursville
Mason
Gallia
Meigs
Peaslee
Rutland Glee Club Leader Visits Athens Event
Marvin Miller led the Rutland Glee Club to Athens. Visitors from multiple towns stopped by Meigs General Hospital as Janet Caton and others spent time with Lizzie Caton’s family. The report notes several home visits and social exchanges among residents of Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, and Langsville areas.
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Salem Center
Marvin Miller
Rutland Glee Club
Athens
Harley Hoffman
Pomeroy
Joe Lambert
Meigs General Hospital
Lizzie Caton
Janet
Ralph Reigles
George Martin
Jackson
George Denney
Pattonsville
Bob Hayes
Wellston
Glen Caton
Columbus
Helen Miller
Carolyn
Gallipolis
Walter Cramer
President Harding’s Alaska Visit in 1923
Warren G. Harding, the only U.S. president to visit Alaska during his term, made the journey in 1923 shortly before his death, marking a historic presidential tour of the territory.
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Alaska
Warren G. Harding
United States
Wahama Class Leaders Named for Commencement
Wahama High School announces Mason residents Charles Icenhower and Mary Stewart as valedictorian and salutatorian. Icenhower, senior class president and Wahaman assistant editor, leads scholastically. Stewart, student body president and head majorette, edits The Wahaman and sings with the Glee Club. Commencement is held at the high school Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Mason
Charles Icenhower
Mary Stewart
Wahama High School
Icenhower
Edna Icenhower
Fred Ieenhower
The
Wahaman
Miss Stewart
Reuben Stewart
White Falcon Marching Band
Wahama Glee Club
Chauncey area family gatherings span Ohio towns
Chauncey residents and relatives from Dayton Glouster Nelsonville and Willoughby gathered for family events. A sixth birthday party for Jimmie Bene dium featured Chauncey Cun ningham and others. Visitors included E I Katzen bach from Phoenix and Pauline Daugherty with C A Daugherty.
Papa Joe Guilty of Criminal Assault in Cleveland
In Cleveland, "Papa" Joe Cremati, 57, operator of a vice den, was found guilty on one count of assaulting a 13 year old girl after a 10 hour plus jury deliberation. He was acquitted on five counts of pandering and statutory assault. Sentence deferred for psychiatric examination. held at county jail.
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Cleveland
Joe Cremati
Cremati
Common Pleas
Harry A. Hanna
UN sees uneven global food output despite rise in production
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization notes world food output has grown faster than population but many regions still have below prewar levels while others scale back due to surpluses.
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U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization
Chauncey Church of Christ Class Meeting Recaps Benevolence
The Loyal Woman's Class at Chauncey Church of Christ met with the vice president presiding. Members ill received cards, devotions were led by Mrs. Pauline Jackson, and a piano solo plus readings were presented. Refreshments for named members followed.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Pauline Jackson
Mason County DAV Chapter 27 Posts 60 Percent Gain
The Mason County Chapter 27 of the Disabled American Veterans reports a 60 percent membership increase from last year. Chartered two years ago with 15 members, it is now the third largest DAV chapter in West Virginia. Commander Price Patrick announced the next meeting at Mason City Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m., inviting all Meigs-Mason area veterans to attend.
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Point Pleasant
DAV
Mason County
Disabled American Veterans
West Virginia
Price Patrick
Patrick
Mason City Hall
Meigs-Mason Area
Youth Group Outing At Burr Oak Lake
CHAUNCEY The Millfield Christian Church youth class held a wiener roast at Lake Burr Oak Friday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Gould and many named youths and parents.
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Burr Oak
Chauncey
Millfield
Perfect Attendance Awards At Board School
POINT PLEASANT The following children of Board School will receive a certificate of perfect attendance for the school year 1953 54 Imogene Sayre Edgar Sayre and Nelson Brown The following pupils who have not missed a spelling word during the entire year are Everett Sayre Cora Robinson Hazel Ruth Brooks and Imogene Sayre
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Point Pleasant
Imogene Sayre
Edgar Sayre
Nelson Brown
Everett Sayre
Cora Robinson
Hazel Ruth Brooks
Wedding for Anne Windsor Peek and Marshall Stiltner in Point Pleasant
The wedding will take place Saturday at Ingle side, home of the bride's mother, with ceremony at 11:30 am. Immediate family and a few close friends attend. Attendants include Mrs Walter Mills Windsor and Andrew Cole of Kensington, Md. Stiltner lives in Oakland, Calif. Guests listed include Judy McGuffin and several couples and Reverend Paul Bergstresser.
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Point Pleasant
Anne Windsor Peek
Marshall Alexander Stiltner
Walter Mills Windsor
Andrew Cole
Kensington
Stiltner
Oakland
Calif
Wohelo Farm Women’s Club Met at Withers Home
The Wohelo Farm Women’s Club met at Mrs. C. R. Withers Jr. Apple Grove with Mrs. W. E. Fletcher presiding. Members donated to a cancer drive and voted $10 to support a girl student at Hannan School for the state 4-H Club camp at Jackson’s Mill. Mrs. Malcolm Saunders spoke on Mexico and a lesson on caring for illness at home was led by Mrs. John Watterson. Recreation was by Mrs. Jay Keister and refreshments were served. Other attendees included Mrs. Roy Ball and several Watersons and Dabneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Saunders
Mexico
John Watterson
Hannan School
Jackson's Mill
Jay Keister
Roy Ball
Leonard Watterson
Ira Blain
Emogene Williamson
J. S. Black
James Carl Dabney
John Watterson, Jr
Lutheran Church pot luck dinner at Christ Church parish house
Members and guests gathered Friday evening for a pot luck at Christ Church Episcopal parish house. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ellis Overholt and Rev. Raymond Peters. Ray McConshay played accordion selections. Numerous couples and families attended, including the Peters of New Haven and many local parishioners.
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Lutheran Church
Christ Church Episcopal
Ellis Overholt
Raymond Peters
Ray McConshay
Marvin Sayers
Linda
Elsie
Milton Lewis
Patty
Lynn
Walden Roush
Kenneth Roush
Ray
Mary Miller
Walter Gilker
Ernest Hesson
Ralph Freeman
Lyn
Alva Hokanson
Leon Putz
Gary Bumgardner
Milton Anderson
Tom McGuffin
Bonnie Yester
New Haven
Henry Yester
Ray Roush
Mildred McGuffin
4 H Club Sunday Observed May 23 in West Virginia
4 H club members in Point Pleasant plan a National 4 H Club Sunday observance on May 23. C P Dorsey state 4 H club leader with West Virginia University Extension Service notes the planned activities.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
C. P. Dorsey
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court issues a sheriff sale for multiple parcels in Athens and Waterloo townships. Auction at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse on Monday May 24 at 1 30 P M. Parcels total about 41.67 32.61 and 25 acres with a 2780 appraisal. Cash only two thirds minimum bid. Sheriff George Bateman Deputy Dorothy Parmiter.
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State of Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Aynard Coates
Paul R. Sands
Idilian M. Sands
Court House
Athens
Ohio
Waterloo
Town
Frederick Finsterwald
Andrew Twormbiey
William Skinner
Reed
Surveyor’s
Benning
Calvin Ross
Edward Stewart
Alethia Stewart
Samuel A Carsey
Sarah M. Carsey
Athena County
New Mareh
Union
Rt. 54
Horge Bateman
Dorothy J. Parmiter
Joel B. Draper
Board School PTA Elects New Officers
The Board School PTA met Friday evening naming Earl Keefer as president Clarence Yeager as vice president and Mae Roush as secretary and treasurer. Summer meeting nights will be the first Tuesday of each month.
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Board School
PTA
Earl Keefer
Clarence Yeager
Mae Roush
Four Year Old Darlene Shiflet Celebrates Birthday
Darlene Shiflet celebrated her fourth birthday with a wiener roast at her parents home on Ripley Road. Attendants included Linda Cottrill Michael Cottrill Barbara June Harris Marcia Lynn Bond Denise Shiflet Mrs Dorothy Bond Mrs Luther Harris and the honoree with her mother Mrs Shiflet.
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Darlene Shiflet
Jack Shiflet
Ripley Road
Linda Cottrill
Michael Cottrill
Barbara June Harris
Marcia Lynn Bond
Denise Shiflet
Dorothy Bond
Luther Harris
Shiflet
Women of the Moose Set Meeting Tuesday Evening
The Women of the Moose will meet Tuesday evening at the Moose Home for their regular gathering. Members are reminded to bring planned items and reports for the agenda.
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Women of Moose
The
Moose
Moose Home
Leaders To Meet Members Of 4-H Club Monday
The American Leaders 4-H Club will hold a meeting Monday evening at Roosevelt Grade School. Members are urged to attend and participate in club activities.
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American Leaders 4-H Club
Roosevelt
Central School PTA Potluck and Officer Elections
The Central School PTA holds its annual potluck dinner at the school cafeteria on Tuesday at 6 30 p m. The PTA provides meat and bread while members bring other dishes. Elections of officers will be held.
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Central School
PTA
Nominating and Auditing Committees Report at Meeting
The nominating committee chaired by Mrs. Jesse Abel along with Mrs. Howard Garland and Mrs. Charles Butler will present its report and may accept floor nominations with consent. The auditing committee of Miss Iva Wise and Mildred Wamsley will also report. No program is planned and the meeting will be brief.
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Jesse Abel
Howard Garland
Charles Butler
Point Pleasant Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs Granville Smith of Leon moved into a new home at New Haven. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Casto and son James Michael of Charleston and Mr and Mrs Clarence Casto of Dunbar visiting Leon. Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Guy Burdett included Mr and Mrs Willard White of Charleston. Mrs Guy Reynolds and Mrs Menerva Childers of Middleport spent time with Miss Edna Burdette in Leon.
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Granville Smith
Leon
New Haven
Chester Casto
James Michael
Charleston
Clarence Casto
Dunbar
Charles Casto
Guy Burdett
Willard White
Guy Reynolds
Menerva Childers
Middleport
Edna Burdette
Robert Crump
Suzanne
Dianne
Point Pleasant
Mr. Crump
Bertha Crump
Mrs. Crump
Maud Cott
Banquet Set By Marshall College Alumni
Marshall College hosts its annual alumni banquet in the college cafeteria on Saturday May 29 at 6 30 p m The 1904 Class 30th anniversary and anniversaries of 1919 and 1929 are celebrated Main speaker is Arthur B Koontz Tickets from Mrs Robert Ferguson 152 Park Drive contact by May 20 reservations due May 21
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Point Pleasant
Marshall College
Arthur B. Koontz
Robert Ferguson
Ferguson
Park Drive
Common octopus devours its own arms in captivity
The common octopus will eat its own arms even when fed its usual food, Britannica reports. The behavior highlights self-mutilation tendencies observed in captive specimens and raises questions about enclosure enrichment and stress.
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Food
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Parkersburg
Jimmie Benedium
Charles Daugherty
Della Shafer
Nelsonville
E. I. Katzenbach
Phoenix
Ariz
Pauline Daugherty
C. A. Daugherty
George Fisher
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Mike
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Frances Howard
Dow Linscott
Merle Glass
Clair Parsons
Beulah Robinson
Delores
Gerald
Papa Joe
Floyd Nye
S. L. Darst
Thomas Hamilton
Lee Schoonover
Rice Thomas
Andrew Jackson
Sohio Sewice
Sohio
Judy McGuffin
Jasper Roush
Clarence Shaffer
Ray Somerville
Dottie Kent
Paul Bergstresser
Wohelo Club
Board
Charles Brown
Anita
Sue Ellen
Nelson
Robert Brown
Ed Frye
Dennis Roush
Lovvena Rainey
Marion Kesterson
Leon Pta States Meeting
Leon School
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Marshall
Chamberlin CO. OF America
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Elmer White
Verite Chamberlin Co. of America
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