Fifth St Wall Gate Topic At Point Pleasant Chamber Meeting
At Point Pleasant the Chamber of Commerce board discussed the potential opening of a floodwall gate at Fifth Street foot. Engineers at Huntington reportedly vetoed the idea as costly, but the board asked manager Warren T. King to write them citing local need.
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Point Pleasant
Fifth St
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Warren T. King
C of C
U.S
Huntington
Dr Krauskopf To Be Speaker At Graduation Point Pleasant
Dr Karl Krauskopf of the Ohio University Department of Commerce is named main speaker for Point Pleasant High School commencement. Ceremony set for Tuesday at 8 p m in the Junior High School gym. Valedictory by Janette Herdman and salutatorian Agnes Beaver welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Karl Krauskopf
Ohio University Department of Commerce
C. H. Withers
Point Pleasant High School
Janette Herdman
Agnes Beaver
Woman's Club Chorus
Carl G. Gardner
Withers
Robert H. Ferguson
Manford Blessing
F. H. Capehart
S. D. Rexrode
Paul Carulla
Gardner
Oil Stove Explodes Damaging Kitchen in Point Pleasant
An oil cook stove exploded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leport in Henderson, sparking a small fire. Henderson volunteer firefighters led by Assistant Chief Franz Darst responded with Billy Elliott, Harry Flowers, Clayton Parsons, Leo Choquette, and Billy Ellis, reporting mainly stove and wallpaper damage.
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Point Pleasant
Thomas Leport
Henderson
Leport
Franz Darst
Billy Elliott
Harry Flowers
Clayton Parsons
Leo Choquette
Billy Ellis
Children Discover Vast Outdoor Skating Rink in Town
A floodwall storm sewer blockage on Viand Street between Ninth and 11th Street limited traffic as residents found a spacious outdoor roller rink formed by the blocked area. Local officials reported no injuries.
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Point Pleasant
Viand St
Ninth
11Th
Viand
10Th St
Initiatory Work Set in West Virginia Odd Fellows Lodges
Two local candidates will receive initiatory and first degree work Friday night at Ripley with further degree work scheduled at Poca on Monday. M. D. Shifler state grand conductor confirms the events.
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Point Pleasant
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ripley
W. Va
Poca
M. D. Shifler
Doan's Pills Market Backache Relief for Kidney Comfort
The ad claims stress and cold can slow kidney function causing backache fatigue headaches and frequent urination. It promotes Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used for over five decades with the urge to buy now for relief.
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Dean
Doan
Miss Shirley Biron Dies at 23 in Point Pleasant
Miss Shirley Biron 23 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jules R Biron 2313 Jackson Ave died after a long illness at Holzer Hospital A Sacred Heart Church high mass will be sung by Rev Fr Henry Huppert at a date to be announced Survivors include her parents a Chicago sister Mrs Joseph Faculak a brother Jules R Jr of Middleport and two nieces Funeral arrangements are with James Quinlan Chicago The Birons lived in Point Pleasant about three years Mr Biron works as superintendent for Sollitt Construction Co
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Point Pleasant
Shirley Biron
Jules R. Biron
Jackson Ave
Holzer Hospital
Biron
South Bend
Ind
Steubenville
Ohio
Ohio City
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Guild
Henry Huppert
Joseph Faculak
Chicago
Jules R. Jr
Middleport
Karen
Linda Faculak
James Quinlan
Birons
Sollitt Construction Co
Mason County Land Transfers Summary
D L Dudding Charles Weaver and Blanche La Rue trustees Hartford Church of God transfer a lot in Waggener District to George B Lerner. Nola Forrest and others to G A Windon and Kitrell Windon two parcels totaling 104 acres with reserves. Iva Clendenin Carl Schwarz and others to William L Knopp a lot in Waggener District.
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D. L. Dudding
Charles Weaver
Blanche la Rue
Hartford Church of God
George B. Lerner
Nola Forrest
G. A
Kitrell Windon
Clendenin
Iva
Carl Schwarz
William L. Knopp
Progress Report On Show Ad Sales In Mason County
James T. Fisher, head of the advertising solicitation campaign for the Mason County 4-H Youth Show, reported satisfactory progress in the drive here Wednesday. Solicitations will continue until advertising pledges finance show premiums.
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Point Pleasant
James T. Fisher
Mason County Arm
Fisher
Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Laprad of Roanoke
Mr and Mrs Paul Laprad of Roanoke Virginia announce the birth of a son Paul David on Monday in Roanoke. Mrs Laprad is the former Carolyn Mayes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Mayes of Gallipolis Ferry.
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Point Pleasant
Paul Laprad
Roanoke
Paul David
Laprad
Carolyn Mayes
Russell Mayes
Gallipolis Ferry
Delegation to Initiation at St Albans Ceremony
A delegation of local Junior OUAM members is expected to travel to St Albans West Virginia Saturday night for initiation ceremonies.
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OUAM
St. Albans
W. Va
Ripley Visit By State Trooper Aids Driver Examinations
Trooper R. C. Dilley of the local state police detachment was in Ripley Wednesday assisting with drivers examinations there.
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Ripley Point Pleasant
R. C. Dilley
Ripley
Mrs Arlan Hall Hurt in Fall at Home
Mrs Arlan Hall of 809 Viand Street was treated at Point Clinic Wednesday morning after bruises from a fall down cellar stairs at her home.
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Point Pleasant
Arlan Hall
Viand St
Point Clinic
Bond Posted in Point Pleasant Police Court Case
A $13.50 cash bond was posted in Point Pleasant police court Wednesday morning by Pete Wright on a charge of intoxication filed by city police.
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Point Pleasant
Pete Wright
Food Handler Classes Set for Mason and Putnam Counties
Six instructional sessions for food handlers scheduled by the Mason County Health Department in cooperation with the state health department. Attendance is one hour per session for those serving prepared foods on premises. Locations include Wahama High School Mason May 19 Hurricane Elementary May 22 Poca High May 23 Winfield High May 24 American Viscose Nitro May 24 Point Pleasant Junior High May 25.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Putnam County
Mason County Health Department
State Department of Health
R. O. Criss
Criss
Wahama High School
Mason
Hurricane
Poca High School
Winfield High School
American Viscose Corporation
Point Pleasant Junior High School
Surprise 79th birthday party for Capt M S Curry in Pt Pleasant
A surprise open house honoring Capt. M. S. Curry on his 79th birthday was hosted by daughter Mrs. Homer E. Varian at 20 Main St. Monday evening. A large flower decked cake dominated the displayed table as relatives and many locals attended.
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M. S. Curry
Homer E. Varian
Main St
John Hutchinson
C. C. Stone
J. B. Couch
Capt. Curry
Bluefield
W. Va
Archie Henry
Gallipolis Ferry
Lorain Sterrett
Billy
Pomeroy
M. D. Shifler
Gus C. Fry
Grace Stone
B. M. Duncan
Marcus Walker
O. W. Dye
Coumb
Daisy Clendenin
Ora Biddle
Austin Hope McLeod Family Reunion at Nelson Hope Farm
The Austin Hope McLeod family reunion returns this year at the Nelson Hope farm area near here on Memorial Day. Last year the gathering drew over 200 people from several states. Mrs. B. O. Blaine of Gallipolis Ferry leads program arrangements.
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Nelson Hope Farm
Memorial Ay
B. O. Blaine
Gallipolis Ferry
Marjorie Austin Smith
Huntington
F. A. Shifler
Middleport
Family Reunion Association
Knapp Elected Senior Regent of Women of the Moose
Mrs. J. W. Knapp was elected senior regent at a Women of the Moose meeting held Tuesday evening at the American Legion building. Mrs. W. O. Fisher presided. Other officers elected include Doris McMillin junior regent Mrs. Frank Henson recording Mrs. R. H. Melrose treasurer and Mrs. Ann Whalen chaplain. Members present listed with names such as Mrs. Fisher Mrs. Kapp Mrs. Caldwell Mrs. Hyre Mrs. Henson Mrs. Melrose Mrs. Rutherford Fay Suttle and Miss McMillin.
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J. W. Knapp
Women of the Moose
American Legion
W. O. Fisher
Doris McMillin
Frank Henson
R. H. Melrose
Ann Whalen
Fisher
Kapp
Jack Caldwell
Mary Hyre
Henson
Melrose
Carl Rutherford
Fay Suttle
Miss McMillin
Vaught Memorial Church Women Meet at Mrs Adams Home
The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Raymond Adams on Winfield Road.
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WSCS
Vaught Memorial Methodist Church
Raymond Adams
Winfield Road
Local News Notes On Residents And Visitors
Mrs. Robert Love of Charleston Road started a new job at Evans' Supermarket. Miss Leah Baker of Charleston Road is ill at home. Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ball on Sixth Street included Mrs. Gladys Byus, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wetherholt, and Mrs. Wyman Wetherholt of Barboursville WV. Miss Billie Gun of Seventh Street visits relatives in Indianapolis. Henry White of Charleston Road, recently a Holzer Hospital patient, has returned home. Mrs. Herman Hoschar and Mrs. Girard Fowler of Charleston Road with Mrs. William Humphrey of 2214 Mt. Vernon Ave visited W. C. Bird of 1813 Jefferson Blvd who is ill at home.
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Robert Love
Charleston Road
Evans
Leah Baker
Eugene Ball
Sixth St
Gladys Byus
Ralph Wetherholt
Wyman Wetherholt
Barboursville
W. Va
Billie Gun
Seventh St
Indianapolis
Henry White
Holz
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D. W. Rothgeb
C of C Health Committee
Atty. Carroll Casto
County Health Department
E. Bartow Jones
Walden Roush
Roy W. Eshenaur
King
Dr. Krauskopf
Refiegeration Wy
Ashland
Ier
Point Pleasant Hardware CO
Pleasant, W, Va
Athens
Eugene M. Zuckert
Air
Ohio University Memorial Auditorium
Yona
Phillippina
Tee
Ballerina
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