Point Pleasant DAR District Conference Featured Park Tour and Reception
The western district conference of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution ended with a park tour of Tu-Endie-Wei and a reception at the Mansion House hosted by the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter. Local regent Mrs. Chester A. Roush and co-chair Mrs. Eldrige Sauer led arrangements. delegates from several chapters attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant Park
Dar
Point Pleasant
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Charles Lewis
Chester A. Roush
Howard Summers
W. H. Daniels
William Steenbergen
J. G. F. Johnson
Ben Franklin
Edward Biddle
Point Peasant
Congress
Ward
Phillips
West Virginia
Cary H. Rayburn
Vernon McCoy
Isac P. Long
Holly Simmons
Point
Pleasant
C. P. Walker
Charles Dodrill
A. Keith McClung
Hartford
Henderson
Mansion House
Walter M. Windsor
Katawha Valley
William T ‘Morris
John Young
Charleston
John Chap
Bluefield
Wheeling
Widely Traveled Citizen's Funeral Set for Wednesday
Funeral services are planned for Gustaf Richard Swanson a well traveled Gallipolis resident. He died by self inflicted gunshot wound after suffering health issues. The 1906 Chicago born veteran left a note and had a long career in railcar manufacturing and Army railroad work. He is survived by his widow and daughter Cathy Jean with services set at Miller's funeral home and burial at Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Ying
Henke
Ave
Gustaf Swanson
Donald R. Warehime
Gallin County
Swanson
Hefe
Gallipolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Mabel Young
Pittsburg
New York City
Belgium
Gregs T ‘Ar Co
Europe
Gustaf Richard Swanson
Gustaf
Helma Magnuson Swanson
University of Illinois
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Methodist Church
American Men's Club of
Brussels
Lafayette Post
American Legion
Naomi Lodge
Knights of Pythias
the Elks, Masons and Eagles
Gallipolis Kiwanis
Wab
Miller
Leon Bible School Starts on June 4
Leon Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School for the week of June 4 at 9 am daily. Mrs Pawiné will supervise the children's division and serve as general chairman. Children aged 4 to 14 are invited. spiritual program led by Jnn Burdette with Miss Edna Burdette in charge of music.
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Point Pleasant
Antal
Leon
Pawiné
Dren
Edna Burdette
Women's Society of
Trinity Methodist Church
Huatthothe
Avan C Youn
Alvan C. Young
Trinity Church
Mary Hellems
E. W. Stevens
Hostess Society
Local Social Notes and Visits Reflect Community Ties
Hollister women met at Mary Williams home with fourteen members and a guest for contests and lunch. June gathering planned at Leona Thompson’s house. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. William Dew of Newark to Ona Dew and others from Springfield Lancaster and Zanesville. Several presidents listed as of Irish descent. Railroad commission filing noted with freight shed awaiting plans at South Front Street Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Arthur
McKinley
Wilson
Truman
Social Visit Notes Show Local and Out-of-Town Guests
The column lists visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Turner of Columbus to Mr and Mrs George Turner, plus many relatives from Belpre Lima Columbus and Cincinnati. It notes regent meeting attendees at Mount Pleasant and a funeral gathering for Mrs Fred Maloney with guests from Jackson Martins Ferry Ragland Summerville Glen Robbins Cleveland and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Fred Turner
Columbus
George Turner
Harrison Rider
Dale Parsons
Nancy
Belpre
Arnd
Martin Miller
Freida Miller
New Straitsville
Llyod Hopkins
Mount Pleasant
Rosell Hixenbaugh
Mary Harris
Lemuel Fuller
Charles Fuller
Harry Harris
Dale Harris
Glen Harris
Mildred Harris
Fred Maloney
Frank Maloney
Franklin
Jackson
Mattie Harris
Martins Ferry
Warden Harris
Jimmy
Ragland
Myron Harris
Summerville
Ethel Poposki
Glen Robbins
Tom
My Pietrocini
Cleveland
Everett Dicken
Local social notes list visiting kin and guests
Kyger Kyger guests of James Gohn include his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Mendell McKinney of Mather. Other visitors and weekend guests span from Washington D C to Nitro West Virginia with families from Springfork and Athens district Seventh Day Adventist meeting attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger
Weexena
James Gohn
Mendell McKinney
Mather
Keith Bradbury
Bill Rogers
Washington, D. C
Perry Bradbury
Chester Ward
Arthur Hetver
Reedsville
Allie James
Cora Lemley
Mildred Cranston
Bertha Shaver
Nitro
W. Va
James
Elmer Moles
Dana Ransey
Springfork
Carl Taylor
W. R. Athey
Athens
Ale Mayo Boles
Ralph
Rex Lemley
Weekend visits-and homecomings anchor Danville social page
Mr and Mrs Walter McCarley visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Spires with weekend guests including James Halsey of Smithers and Earl Fair family of Carbondale. Local families hosted dinners and greetings among extended kin from Columbus West Point Ky Camp Hanford and Richmondale with Colwell returning home from two years in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Walter McCarley
Calvin Spires
William Pottery
Mary Halsey
James Halsey
Smithers
W.va
Earl Fair
Carbondale
Eno
Mart Mollohan
Joe
Alva
Jesse Swh Parker
James Glassburn
Debbie
Ruby Spaulding
Columbus
Anthony Cardillo
Linda
Wanda
West Point
Ben Barrett
Clifford Might
John F. Colwell
Camp Hanford
Wash
Colwell
U. S. Army
Colwells
David Colwell
Air Force
James Emmons
Charles
Richmondale
Rex S Shenefield
Salem Center
Howard Stansbury
New Viensa
Blue Lake Social Roundup Highlights Local Family Visits
Mr and Mrs Thomas C Brower hosted at Blue Lake with Paul Phalen and sons from Columbus visiting C E Sheets and family. Lota Waugh sponsored a shower for her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bill Waugh. Funeral for William Niver in Marion noted his former Blue Lake residence with several Stewart and Watson family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lane
Thomas C. Brower
Lake White
Paul Phalen
Sons of
Columbus
C. EB. Sheets
Blue Lake
Lota Waugh
Bill Waugh
Emmett Halley
Pauline Stewart
Harold, Jugene
Frank
Paul
Corning Woman Mary Tharp 70 Dies in Columbus
Mrs Mary Jenkins Tharp 70 former Corning resident died in Columbus last week She was a 1904 graduate widow of Clarence Tharp of Hemlock Survived by three sons James J Tucson Ariz Robert A and Clarence W at home Services were in Columbus Friday burial at New Lexington Cemetery Local events include a mother daughter banquet at the EUB Church and a forthcoming graduation commencement with Aubrey Mitchell guest speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindigo
Columbus
Nother
EUB
Aubrey Mitchell
Eaker
Paul Stockman
Arthur Campbell
Dena Johnson
Bob Parsons
Emma Hensler
Adams St
Walverdity
Billy Rodgers
Bertilla Rodgers, Jr
Ray Latta
Jack
Aodome
Cecil N. Valley
Canoles
Dan Howard
New Lexington
Eriie Palmer
Keefer Weds Miss Marjorie Hall in Barberton
The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Okey Keefer was held in Barberton with Rev. Roy Aukrun officiating. The bride Marjorie Hall wore satin and lace with a fingertip veil, and her sister Lucille Hall was maid of honor in green lace over taffeta. Best man was Dwayne Villers of Clinton Ohio. The bride is a Barberton High School graduate employed at National Life and Accident Insurance. the groom works in Barberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umaren
Marjorie Hall
Roy Aukrun
Russell Hall
Ton
Okey Keefer, Jr
Elven
Okey Keefer
Wren
Lucille Hall
Dwayne Villers
Clinton
Ohio
Keefer
Barberton High School
National Life and Accident Insurance Co
Emoyed A As Co
Irberton
Banks report rising accounts but dipping net savings in April
The Ohio Savings and Loan reports a 1 percent higher withdrawal ratio in April reducing net new money gains. First four months of 1956 show savings gains 85 percent ahead of 1955, but April activity mirrors March. Mortgage portfolio growth slowed to 88 percent of the prior year's increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Tobin
Ohio Savings and Loan
South St, Co
Woman Sues Circus Over Elephant Collision Damages
Mrs. Lucille Shewbert sues Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey Shows for 105 000 dollars claiming injuries to herself and her children from a November automobile collision with an elephant at a West Palm Beach circus. The suit notes no warning lights were hung on or near the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Ringling Bros-Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows, Inc
Lucille Shewbert
Bidwell Area Social Guests and Visits Report
Local families in Bidwell and nearby towns shared weekends with relatives and friends. Visits included Dabneys in Jamestown and Galliville, Quickels from Dearborn and Vinton, Neals and Beckett connections in Huntington and Milton, Rutans and Cramer from Columbus and Porter, and attendance at a birthday dinner for Marshall and Barbara McClaskey in Porter. Travel included St Albans and Charleston area stops as relatives visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Neal
Neal
Clay Beckett
Huntington
Leroy Neal
Milton
W. Va
Don Neal
Jambus
Pearl Smith
Lurline McCarley
Rodney
Anthony Murray
Leslie Rutan
Columus
Clyde Cramer
Porter
Virginia Rutan
Irene (Rutan) Roberts
Charles Knotts
Charles Steven Trout
St Albans
Vade Cunningham
Roy Brewer
Charleston
Chester Lee
Ashland
Hinton ‘Hatchery
Kathryn Schluter
Bellaire
Ben Stone
Jeanette Brenemen
Shirley Stout
Prise
Marshall McClaskey
Barbara Sue
McClaskey
Donna Gaultney
Randy Blackourn
Chauncey Personals Summary of Local Social News
Local notes report Howard Bobo calling on Mrs. Bill Mathin in Hocking Valley Hospital. Logan visitors include Mrs. Clyde Bobo and Mrs. Howard Bobo. Residents Mit Anon Deter Mish and Rebecca Harvey, along with Pauline Will of Logan, are mentioned among visitors and callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bobo
Bill Mathin
Hocking Valley Hospital
Clyde Bobo
Logan
Suetter Tresnes
Jane
Ohio Univerity
Shaw
Prank Rivers
Esther Johnston
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Menay
Lowella
Verna Michael
Stors
Britt Carter
Point Sailor Takes Mediterranean Cruise
The Salem to be permanent flagship for the commander of the 6th fleet will be home based at Villefranche France. The crew departs on a 20 month Mediterranean cruise aboard the heavy cruiser USS Salen en route Labore om. Parents of Berribee reside at 2229 Mount Vernon Ave.
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Salen
Labore Om
Berribee
Mount Vernon Ave
Salem
6Th Fleet
Villefranche
France
Social Notes From Vaught Memorial Women Gather
The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Netachat Charch met at Winfield Road with Mrs. Long hosting and a solo performence. Officers were reelected including Rachel Sumner as vice president and C E McCulloch as spiritual life leader. Officers training and a fellowship dinner were planned plus a parcel post package sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Vaught Memorial
Netachat-Charch
Tames D. Long
Winfield Road
Raymond
Wahama High Queen Betty Jones Named at Banquet
At the annual Wahama junior-senior banquet Betty Jones daughter of Roy and Mrs Jones of New Haven was named queen. She was selected by the dance band and her attendants were Carel Ramey and Patty Muncy both daughters of local residents.
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Mason
Holzer Hospital Notes
Holzer Hospital notes list numerous patients under medical care including Mrs. Harlin Riggby Mrs Clyde McCoy and Mrs Leonard Williams among others. Several residents from Wellston Jackson and Point Pleasant are noted with medical cases and one surgical patient Mr. George Magan was taken to a Columbus hospital. Local residents attended family visits and community events while the Chauncey-Dover Volunteer Fire Department to meet at 7 pm per Chief Gil Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin Riggby
Acho Rew
Deveter
Clyde McCoy
Jackson
Leonard Willams
Shade Gate
Ore
Wien
Erin Sean
Crown
Janes Antony
Pont ‘Pidasant
Wrayeno
Chester Brinker
Latart
Rath King
Malta
Keter
Wetton
James Hay
Mites
Harrington
Basel
Fol Miller
Gallipolis
Ted Riley, Jr
Middle
Ty Teal
Lee Trautman
Wellston
Clarence Price
Point
Pleasant
John ieCartney
William Coty Long
Henderson
Skiney Bauer
Leon
Chauncey High showcases student class works exhibit
Chauncey Dover High students under Mrs Jennie Jackson and teachers Don Anderson and Clarence McDonald display senior projects in home economics wood shop and auto shop. Exhibits include dresses jackets desks cedar chests tables rope from twine and a completed automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High
Jennie Jackson
Audi
Don Anderson
Clarence McDonald
Lars Hokanson Dies at Home in Pleasant
Lars Gustav Hokanson died Sunday at 2:45 AM in his home. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 PM at Lawr Mee G Mohr funeral home with burial at Sunerest. He was born in Pet Atel sod Deets ton and was a member of a lodge. He is survived by daughter Alva Mokenson and son Elmer Hokanson, both at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Gustav Hokanson
Viand
Lawrmee G Mohr
Elmer Hokanson
Ome
Local Visit Notes Share House Guests Across Communities
Multiple households report visitors over the weekend including residents from Columbus Me New Marshfield Newark and Carbondale. Arrivals include families of Mash Walker Kennedy Blackford Nichols and Warner among others with extended kinship ties listed across several towns.
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Asbury
Tre
Ronald Marstiller
Howard
Guy Dishong
Oon
Core
Burt Hartman
Shirey
Lester
Vernon Arnold
Don Mash
Wilbert Lege
Birdie Lash
Columbus
Mes
Frank Mash
James Martin
Henry Denney
New Marsfield
Homer Prater Andron
Larry
Jerald Senit
Dians
Dick Doolittle
Mrr Swarts
Clinton Walker
Russell Kline
Tom Kennedy
Clayton Blackford
Raymond Nichols
Clearport
Leo Blackford
New Marshfield
Litford Chaney
Carbondale
Alien Blade
Newark
Webster Newlan
William Warner
James
Robert
Dennis
Judy
Pam Newlan
George Dowier
Sant White
Athern Adares
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldrige Sauer
Moose Home
D. N. J. Connors
Leon Bible School
Elizabeth Richards
John Clendining
Wierty
Morgan Chunty
Masta A Gass
Isin Tae
Union
He Yeptees
Wong
Lepeth
Biate
Hollister
Baltimore and Ohie Railroad
Toom
South Front Steet
Calumbes
Corning
Eub Church
Bob Uchs
Larry of Columbus
Mr. Uch
Grace Post
Okey
Bidwell
Point Sailor
Seve
Hatlahepeheee Nonaring
Charles. Jones
FSCS
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Alen Thomas
Ray Crookhan
Leon Jimmy Thorn
Ohio University
James D. Long
Winfield
Melvin Carsey
Buffalo
Jiah Rairden
B.S Rairden
Meate
Main
Holmer Hospital
Wahama High
Betty Jones
Holzer Hospital
Trock
Weorge Magan
J. Eamilies
W. R. Holcomb
Peek Aahee
Chauncey-Dover Vol Meer
Gil Barker
Hauncey
Mr. Hokanson
Tis Nepean
Gorton Sacle
Medi Wieng
Claw Fin Faroi
Robert Montgoenery
Richi Montgumen
Wrev Ray
Rall
Wigan Kinser Seven
Sto
Cdaan
Metaever
Beso
Coonan
Kota Seven
Camar
Aeaa
Fae Etna
Detemer
Ieee Kies
Atime
Satines
Tee
Ian
Mickey Mowe
Waar
Micke
Wyatt
Wyatt Base
Fiat
Seton Ie
Rage Pn
Romeray Comey
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