Point Pleasant Resident Named Vanadium Plant Manager
C. G. Adler of 123 Park Drive becomes plant manager at the Graham division of Vanadium Corporation of America after D. F. Brookland resigns. H. A. Price of 133 Pleasant Street named assistant plant manager. Adler previously production supervisor and moved to Point Pleasant in 1952. Prime, former personnel manager, joined Vanadium in fall 1951 after ten years at Marietta Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. G. Adler
Park Drive
Graham Division
Vanadium Corporation of America
D. F. Brookland
D. G. Bowser
H. A. Price
Pleasant St
Adler
Graham
Niagara
Buffalo
N. Y
Prime
Vanadium
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Farm Leaders To Convene Near Weston WV Meeting
West Virginia farm groups plan the 1954 annual meeting of the West Virginia Congress of Agriculture May 24 25 at Jackson's Mill near Weston. President R H Tuckwiler says the program covers farm concern topics with speakers from WVU KDKA and state agricultural agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Jackson's Mill
Weston
West Virginia Congress of Agriculture
R. H. Tuckwiler
Lewisburg
Congress
Homer Martz
Pittsburgh
KDKA
Martz
Harry R. Varney
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Varney
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Carl M. Frasure
Robert S. Boal
Agricultural Extension Service
Thetford Mines District Anchors World Asbestos Supply
Canada holds the world’s largest asbestos deposits with 85 percent of supply from Quebec. The district centering on Thetford Mines dominates global production and distribution of the mineral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec Province
Canada
Thetford Mines
Engagement announced for Fay Roush and Donald Montgomery
Miss Fay Marie Roush of New Haven is engaged to Donald Barry Montgomery of Steubenville. Fay is a Wahama and Otterbein graduate and a Grant School teacher. Montgomery is a Steubenville High School alumnus who served in Korea and Japan and now works for Standard Oil. The couple plans a late June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
J.C. Roush
Faye Marie
Donald Barry Montgomery
Robert E. Montgomery
Steubenville
Miss Roush
Wahama High School
Otterbein College
Beta Sigma Phi
Grant School
Montgomery
Ste
Johnsons Attend Georgia Funeral of Father in Law
Dr and Mrs S O Johnson of Lakin traveled to Brunswick Georgia for the funeral of Mrs Johnsons father William Floyd 85 who had been in ill health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
S. O. Johnson
Lakin
Brunswick
Perry Family Visit In Los Angeles Revealed
Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Los Angeles were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Perry and Lin.
PTA Purchases Playground Equipment at Ordnance School
Point Pleasant reports the PTA at the Ordnance School installing new play area items funded by the organization. The gear was made by trade school students under C. R. Shurman, including a basketball rack, steel volley ball post, wooden volley ball goals, baseball gloves and balls. Teachers each received $10 for indoor recreation supplies, with committee members Carl Murray, Earl Sturgeon, and Cliff Stalnaker guiding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inside Recreation
Ment
Carl Murray
Earl Sturgeon
Cliff Stalnaker
Driver Fined 25 and Jailed for Suspended License
Cyrus Leport Jr. was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 20 days in jail by Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin after being charged with driving while his operator license was suspended He also pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and was fined 10 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cyrus Leport, Jr
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Leport
Divorce sought over $3000 insurance for a prisoner couple
Stella Dobbins sues for divorce from Hugh Dobbins, now in Ohio Penitentiary for kidnapping, and asks the court to award her the $3000 insurance check for alimony and child support. The couple, owners of a Redfield property destroyed by fire, had the policy payable jointly but the husband refused to sign over the funds. Also notes Perry County Junior Fair dates August 12 to 14 at the old fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Ohio
Stella Dobbins
Hugh Dobbins
Redfield
Here
Ohio State College of Education honors high winter quarter averages
Walden M. Gailen of Corning is among nine seniors in Ohio State University College of Education recognized for strong academic performance during the winter quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden M. Gailen
Corning
College of Education
Ohio State University
Perry County Home Demonstration Council Elects 1954 55 Officers
Mrs Willard Klinger of New Lexington was named president for 1954 55 of the Perry County Home Demonstration Council. Other officers include Mrs Donald Mitchell of East Fultonham as vice president and Mrs Warren Foucht of Thornville as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Klinger
New Lexington
Home Demonstration Council
Perry County
Donald Mitchell
East Fultenham
Warren Foucht
Thornville
Crooksville valedictorian wins OSU music competition
Dale Ramon Stein, Crooksville High School valedictorian and graduating senior, earned first place in a competition sponsored by the Ohio State University School of Music. Perry County reports April births and deaths totaling ten births and 17 deaths. Evans Reamer workers in New Lexington resume education with 25 employees taking mathematics weekly under Prof. Clark Foster, formerly of Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ramon Stein
Crooksville High School
Ohio State University School of Music
Perry County Board of Health
Evans Reamer
New Lexington
Clark Foster
Ohio State University
New Lexington Pool to Open May 30 as Water Restrictions Lifted
The New Lexington Board of Public Affairs says the municipal pool will open for the season on May 30 due to improved water conditions. Restrictions on water use by residents have been temporarily lifted as the reservoir nears full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington Board of Public Affairs
Tie vote settled by lot in Perry County election
In Monday Creek Township Perry County the tie vote was resolved by drawing lots at the county board of elections. Carlos Wolfe defeated incumbent Clint Ledford for Republican central committee man. An all western point show will be held at the Crooksville Riding Club grounds on June 20 sponsored by Circle C Riding Club with money and ribbons awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Creek
Perry County
Perry County Board of Elections
Carlos Wolfe
Clint Ledford
Republican Central
Crooksville
Memorial Service at Denvertown Church with Rep Beckwith
Memorial services are planned at Denvertown Methodist Church on Sunday. United States Representative Kenneth Beckwith of McConnelsville will deliver the speaking remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvertown Methodist Church
Kenneth Beckwith
McConnelsville
Conrad and Rowsey Named Top Graduates at Hannan
Byron V. Conrad will give the valedictory at Hannan High School commencement on Thursday at 8 p m. Carleton M. Rowsey is salutatorian. Conrad played football four years and belongs to FFA. Rowsey lettered in basketball and baseball and was in FFA. Dr Conley Dillon of Marshall College will deliver the graduation address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Rowsey
Hannan
Hannan High School
Carleton M. Rowsey
Wilmer Rowsey
Milton Route 4
Future Farmers of America
Marshall College
FFA
Conley Dillon
John P. Thomas Serves Aboard USS Walker In Far East
John P. Thomas machinist mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Allen G Thomas of Leon serves aboard the escort destroyer USS Walker in the Far East. The Walker arrived in Japan in November for a third tour with the fast carrier Task Force 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John P. Thomas
USN
Allen G. Thomas
Leon
Walker
Far East
Japan
Patty Lou Owens Seventh Birthday Party Held Saturday
A party in honor of Patty Lou Owens celebrated her seventh birthday at her home Saturday from 2 to 4. Children enjoyed yard games with prizes awarded to Sheila Hicks Cody Beaver Cyndie Conde and Margaret Jo Folmer. Guests included Zana Thomas Cheryl Hood Diana and Butch Zirkle Judy Brenda Owens and others as ice cream cakes and favors were served. The Rev James Griffes and daughter Martha Ann attended and the Hoyt family planned a visit before traveling to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Patty Lou Owens
Sheila Hicks
Cody Beaver
Cyndie Conde
Margaret Jo Folmer
Zana Thomas
Cheryl Hood
Diana
Butch Zirkle
Judy
Brenda Owens
Thurma Vaughan
Sandy Hendricks
Linda Owens
Paul Zirkle
Harley Hendricks
Homer Casto
Richard Owens
Seventh Birthday Fete On Armed Forces Day
Suzanne Bradbury celebrated her seventh birthday on Armed Forces Day with a patriotic party at her parents’ home Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bradbury. Guests enjoyed ice cream, cake decorated in red and white, and red balloon decor. Prizes went to Robert Schmoll and John Blake. Many relatives and friends attended, with Mary Jane Young assisting and several aunts helping with preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Suzanne Bradbury
Armed Forces
Charles A. Bradbury
Robert Schmoll
John Blake
Kathy Jane
Paul Michael Thompson
Robert
Janis Schmoll
Jeffrey
Dennis
Joy Boggs
Cynthia
Sherman Mills
Melanie
Joe Young
Christine
Betty Koehler
Ann Kriner
Kathryn Jane Hannahs
Connie Cooke
Lynn Daniels
Karen McElhinny
Christine Coats
Janice
Mark Tannehill
Pamela O’brien
Mich O’brien
Michael Bratton
Sue Rue
James Hackett
Judy Wildermuth
Asa
Mary Elizabeth Bradbury
Dianne Criswell
Anita Kay Hall
Narsa Frost
Mary Jane Young
Suzanne
Joe Young, Jr
Lionel Boggs
Donald Mills
Kathryn Lois Thompson
Busy Bee Class Plans Thursday Meeting in Middleport
The Busy Bee Class will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Houd. Mrs. Thomas Darst is program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Houd
Thomas Darst
Mary Jane Krieg Weds Clarence W. Tye in Nelsonville
Miss Mary Jane Krieg daughter of Leland F Krieg and the late Mrs Krieg married Clarence W Tye in First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville with Rev Lloyd Evans officiating. A reception followed at the Krieg home attended by Miss Lama and Mrs Mayme Rainey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jean Lama
Mayme Rainey
Nelsonville
Miss Lama
Mary Jane Krieg
Clarence W. Tye
Leland F. Krieg
Krieg
First Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Evans
Bradbury PTA to Hold Meeting Wednesday at School
The Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association invites members to a Wednesday evening gathering at the school. The program features songs performed by sixth seventh and eighth graders under director Mrs. Maxine Wingett, followed by officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association
Maxine Wingett
Hoyts Attend American Baptist Convention trip
The Rev. and Mrs. Claremont E. Hoyt and son David leave Thursday for the American Baptist convention in Minneapolis. En route they plan a Chicago visit with their daughter and son in law the Rev. and Mrs. Clare Harmon, then continue to Carroll Nebraska to visit another daughter and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Claremont E. Hoyt
David
Minneapolis
Chicago
Clare Harmon
Local residents host weekend visits and family gatherings
Mr and Mrs Curtis Kelly and daughter Mary Ann of Wellston and Jack Kelly of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Marvin Kelly on Grant Street. Mary Ann will stay a week with her grandparents. Several families attended services and visited relatives in nearby towns including Chester Huntington Milton Canton and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Kelly
Mary Ann
Wellston
Jack Kelly
Columbus
Marvin Kelly
Grant St
Russell Jones
Mary Louise
Milton
W. Va
Victor Grim
Canton
Robert Seever
Paul Grim
Huntington
Clyde French
Jackson
Edward French
Harry Walburn
Akron
Lilian McGhee
James Douglas
Deanna and
Douglas
Bess Reher
Beil
Carrie Thomas
Rutland
William Childs
James Jobb
Virgil Brown
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Cheshire alumni banquet and dance scheduled
Cheshire High School will host an alumni banquet and dance in the auditorium on Saturday May 29 at 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs Dwight Sayre announce the birth of their first child a son at Holzer Hospital on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Cheshire High School
Dwight Sayre
Holzer Hospital
Elwood Howard
Seward
Maine
Cora Rothgeb
Meigs General Hospital
Pomeroy
Roma Hawkins
Middleport
John Russell
Bellaire
Jacobsburg
Navy
Cuba
B. L. Hern
Pt Pleasant Women name 1954 55 church officers
Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service installs new officers for 1954 55 led by Rev Alvin C Young. Officers include Mary Hellems President and William Garrison Vice President. Secretaries cover children literature missionary education and more with lines of work led by Iva Wise J B Couch C A Roush R H Ferguson J G F Johnson and others. Circle chairmen and vice chairmen listed for six circles including Martha Lydia Mary Rebecca Priscilla Dorcas Miriam Esther and Rhoades with several couples named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Alvin C. Young
Mary Hellems
William Garrison
Sarah Jones
Bessie Johnson
Children’s
Iva Wise
J. B. Couch
C. A. Roush
R. H. Ferguson
J. G. F. Johnson
Clifford Dunn
William H. Bardin
J. W. Lozier
Martha Circle
Clyde McLane
K. W. Robinson
Lydia
C. C. Stone
Gene Crow
Mary
W. W. Robinson
Ben Franklin
Rebecca
Nellie Lozier
Norman Foss
Priscilla
FE. W. Stevens
Edna McGuffin
Dorcas
Ralph Crump
George A. Biggs
Miriam
Esther Thomas
Esther
James T. Fisher
Austin Johnson
Dinner honors Nathan Quickle on 86th birthday
A dinner at the Quickle home celebrated the 86th birthday of Nathan Quickle of South Side. Attendees included Lute Quickle of Racine, Mrs. Willie Mitchell, Knight Quickle of Loudenville Ohio, and numerous Quickle relatives from Leon Racine Loudenville 8 Mile Hunting ton and Buffalo among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Quickle
South Side
Quickle
Lute Quickle
Racine
Willie Mitchell
Knight Quickle
Loudenville
Ohio
Earlie Lute
Leon
Clair Quickle
B. F. Sommer
Otho Lanier
Harry Surface
Chelyan
Melvin Carson
Buffalo
Earnest Quickle
Pliny
Bill Lyons
Arlin and
Aric
8 Mile
Harold Lyons
Huntington
George Lute
Ed Legg
Kathy Ellen
Susan
Reading Club Hosts Talk On Mason County Extension History
Mrs. Joe Cook hosted the Reading Club with Mrs. Peter H. Steenbergen Jr. presenting a talk on extension work history in Mason County and statewide. She compared duties of a home demonstration agent and noted extension work in Virginia. New member Mrs. C. G. Bauerle was welcomed. Mrs. I. G. Wolden presided as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cook
Reading Club
Peter H. Steenbergen Jr
Mason County
Steenbergen
Virginia
C. G. Bauerle
I. G. Wolden
C. Head
B. W. Lambing
Norman Foss
J. E. Sommer
Delbert Staats
J. S
Henderson School PTA Plans Final Term Meeting
The Henderson School PTA meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the last meeting of the term. An outdoor program features students performing a dance flute and autoharp selections and a vesper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Henderson
Central School PTA to Hold Tuesday Pot Luck Dinner
Members of the Central School PTA gather Tuesday evening at the school for a pot luck dinner as new officers are named. The meeting invites parents and guardians to participate in the community event and officer selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
PTA
Engagement of Jessie Belle Tucker to Densil Sayre
Mrs. Don Hall of Ripley announces the engagement of her daughter Jessie Belle Tucker to Densil Sayre son of Mrs. Oscar Sayre of Grimms Landing and the late Mr Sayre. The wedding is planned for early summer. Tucker a graduate of Nicholas County High School Summersville and Laird Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Montgomery served as nurse in the U S Army and held nurse roles at Holzer Hospital and Sylvania Electric in Ripley. She now does private duty nursing and resides at 2507 Mt. Vernon Ave. Sayre served eight years in the U S Navy and works in construction at Grimms Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hall
Ripley
Jessie Belle Tucker
Densil Sayre
Oscar Sayre
Grimms Landing
Mr. Sayre
Miss Tucker
Nicholas County High School
Summersville
Laird Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Montgomery
U. S. Army
Holzer Hospital
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc
Mt. Vernon Ave
Sayre
U. S. Navy
Grimm's Landing
Central PTA Dinner Tonight
The annual potluck dinner of the Central PTA will be held today at 6 30 pm. The PTA will furnish meat and bread and members are to bring covered dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club Dinner Sets Next Year at Moose Home
The Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club held a Sunday dinner at the Moose Home for members and guests. Members voted to hold next year’s meetings there with Mrs. Carroll Kennedy as arrangements chair and Mrs. Hanly Sibley as co-chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
Carroll Kennedy
Hanly Sibley
William Biffle
Edgar Roberts
Chet Haddox
John Ware
Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Tonight
The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce directing board meets at 7 30 p m in the C of C offices with President Roy Eschenaur presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point C of C
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Roy Eschenaur
Hospital Admissions List Highlights Local Patients
Point Clinic notes multiple admissions including Mrs Burwell McKinney of Leon for medical care Teresa Long of Columbus for surgical needs Odell Wayne Edmonds of Point Pleasant for surgery Mrs Enzia Burrows of Hogsett Mrs Wayne Abbot of New Haven with infant daughter and Mrs Arlen Bryan of Bladen with infant daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Odell Wayne Edmonds
Point Pleasant
Surgical
Enzia Burrows
Hogsett
Wayne Abbot
New Haven
Arlen Bryan
Bladen
Stevens Children Return Home From Grandparents Visit
Patty Linda Teddy and Kathy Stevens children of Mr and Mrs Ted Stevens of Main Street have returned home after visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs B F Stevens of Crab Creek Road near Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Linda
Teddy
Kathy Stevens
Ted Stevens
Main St
B. EF. Stevens
Crab Creek
Birth of a son announced in Racine Meigs General Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Ed die announce the birth of a son at Meigs General Hospital on a Wednesday. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Will Ihle of Racine and Thomas Hensler of Letart. The notice also lists multiple families visiting relatives in Racine and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Eddie
Meigs General Hospital
Will Ihle
Thomas Hensler
Letart
Remarkable recovery from crippling rheumatic ailment
The writer reports being blessed with restoration to active life after severe rheumatoid arthritis left joints crippled and muscles sore. Hands deformed and ankles set, they promise to reply with details of the relief received.
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Pt. Pleasant
Talley
Wren Joan Jack Fontaine
Palance
James Stewart
Thunder Bay
Miss Fay Roush
Rs. S. O. Johnson
South
Athens
Tomos
Harlem Globetrotters
Dane Clark
Mitchum
Manibyn Monroe
Walden Roush
Dad
P. Robinson
Byron V. Conrad
Mrs. Vinson Conrad
Leon Man
U. S
Middleport Social Notes
James Griffes
Martha Ann
Hoyt
Itn Carroll
Arthur Hoyt
Tucson
Ariz
Hoyts
Bradbury Pta
Hovis
Bernove
Ann Durst
Frank Wilson
Adam Ebersbach
Chester
Chester High School
Richard Gaul
Ebersbach
Wilson
Miss Durst
Lewis Sauer
James Pullen
Browne] Ave
Wanda Beck
Karl and
Kirk Beck
Lillian McGhee
Edith Pickens
USCS
Rhoades
A. F. Wilson
Frank Creps
Vre
Charlton
Henderson Pta
Central Pta
Point Pta
Eugene Ball
al Biges
Robert Webb
Clifford Durst
Stanley Epling
William Field
Lawrence Foreman
Nettie Grimm
Robert Kennedy
J. Stewart Lioyd
Neil Conners
William Riffie
Calvin Maloney
Edlgar Roberts
Thomas Rose
Lonnie Safford
W. W. Smith
James Barnes
Elizabeth Summer
Mrs. Burwell McKinney, Leon
Teresa Long
Columbus, Surgi
Clyde Cross
A. B. Cross
Howard Neigler
Fred Bare
Ronald Bare
Jack King
Ravenswood
Bert Bridgett
Maurice Lott
John
Mattie Circle
Virginia Roush
Mildred Circle
Old Town
Anna Sayre
Francis Morris
Virginia Sh
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hille Drive
Jackson 7
Mississippi
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