Tour of Mason soil conservation land planned for improvements
A Mason County tour of Soil Conservation Service land near Arbuckle and Clendenin Districts south of the Kanawha is scheduled for Friday June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers and families are invited to inspect pasture treatments, erosion control measures, a farm pond, woodland improvements, and a gull control program aimed at reducing broomedge and erosion from 1947.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Arbuckle
Clendenin
Kanawha
Middleport Resident Arrested Here
Don Roach of Middleport was arrested in Point Pleasant early Thursday after breaking a window with a bore on Lincoln Avenue and attempting to break down a door. He suffered cuts on his hand and a local guard noted the incident as a police matter.
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Point Pleasant
Don Roach
Middleport
Lincoln Ave
Paice
Firms to Loan Trucks for Scout Paper Drive at Point Pleasant
A number of firms pledged truck availability for the Boy Scout paper collection. Arrangements for the event have been completed for Sunday. Proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.
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Point Pleasant
Red Cross
Memorial Day Observed in Mason at Point Pleasant
Memorial Day ceremonies in Tukndie Wer Pdr and Mason honored the dead. Dr J A Shinn, former Areas Medical Corps captain, spoke at the cemetery and park, noting peace and human rights. Huntington judge Joha W Hereford presided, the school band played America, a quartet sang, and Army veterans fired a salute.
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Point Pleasant
J A Shinn
Medical Corps
Tukndie-Wer Pdr
Kam ‘Thaursdas
Barre
Jadge Joha W Hereford
Huntington
P E Burk
America
Benner
Shadle Bridge
Kanawha
Speesers
Gallians Sweep Doubleheader Over PM’s Gallians
Gallians defeated PM’s Gallians 3 2 in the first game and won the second, taking a doubleheader at Pythian Park against Middleport era rivals. A holiday crowd from Gallipolis saw lively play and colorful celebration.
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Mddlepopt
Ordnance Works Plans Reported Unchanged
A brief item notes that ordnance works plans remain unchanged amid ongoing discussions. No new details or dates are provided.
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Ordnance Works
Seldom Home Trades and Local Jobs in West Va News
Roderick Ball sells an eight room house at corner 22nd St and Lincoln Ave to A and Mabel Crowder. Gertie M Blessing through administrator estate of John F Blessing sells a 6 acre farm near Letait to Holly H Johnson. Leon H Duty gains local employment. Monogahela Power seeks 375000 for Marietta Electric Co expansion. Mansfeld Broadcasting seeks FCC approval for a 250 watt station. OPA raises snap bean retail ceilings by half a cent per pound effective June 3.
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Gallians
Smith
Green of Peppers
Lee
Giamnore
AE Johnson
Jackson
Point Pleasant
Searles
Sauer
Hendry
West Virginia Ordnance Arms
Ashies
Messenger
Bartow Clatworths
An Ik
Allensworth
Walters, PG
Hackett Rs
Washington
Tuo Base
Ashier Arms
Waling
Mourning
Putener-Walters
Rhe Smith
Green
Peppers
Cail
Gilmore
Sak Marshall
Mitcheil
Pedees
Coe Mitchell
Tackson
Hendin
Sauss Manly
Clayworthy
Hackett
Thomas
Searle
Ian Jott
Hachett Dans
Rupert L Kasvser
Roderick
Dorothy Ball
22Nd St
Lincoln Ave
Mabel Crowder
Letait
Gertie M Blessing
John F Blessing
Holly H Johnson
OPA
Miners Wage Loss Estimated at 400 Dollars in Pleas
Miners in this state face a wage loss of about 400 dollars per month after deductions, as the state chamber of commerce outlines lower take home pay. Grand Jury plans arraignments in a Pleas court session set for May 31 at 10 am, indictments include non support shooting with intent to kill, manslaughter in an auto crash, concealed weapons, and bad checks.
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Point Pleasant
Gallipolis
Courtex Savsia C of C
House F. Das
John W Sheers
Clair
Joe von Brea
Tim Sprouse
Jack Cambell
Herman Scnell Pomero
Curtis Maddow
Ben Conley
Jarceny Friederich Prichard
C E Wheeler
Wheeler
Meigs
Lancaster
Orton B. York seeks Republican nomination for state senate
Spencer and Point Pleasant report that Orton B. York of Spencer visited to drum up support for the District 11 race. Party leaders indicate York is a credible contender against Edward H. Hershman, also of Spencer, with moderating state road policy and rural road funding among focal issues. Clara Calla RipleyRead was hospitalized after a car accident in Point Pleasant, condition described as serious.
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Point Pleasant
Orton Brya Uahoff
Ath
Fom
Spencer
Saturdv
Sayy
Frough
Elec
Edward HW Hershman
Mi Katitabofi
State Road Commission
Ciivens
Gun Carrying Conviction Leads to Six Month Term
Charles Richard Wilson 19 of Mt Vernon pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver without a license. He received the minimum six month sentence and a $50 fine. Two 16 year old companions were released. Police found three rifles and ammo in the breakdown car at Gallipolis Ferry. Wilson carried the revolver under his coat.
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Point Pleasant
Charles Richard Wilson
Mt Vernon
M[ason
Wilson
Gallipolis Ferry
Ernest Hesson
C A Hehle
Reduced beer supplies linked to grain shipments overseas
Gallipolis reports few peace disturbers as grain shipments to starving nations cut beer supplies. Police Chief Chester Leaner and Justice of the Peace Y E E Shato note the low arraignments in municipal and justice courts in recent weeks.
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Gallipolis
Chester Leaner
Justice of the Peace
Y EE Shato
State Senator Declares America the Light of the World
Gallipolis notes mark Memorial Day with D A Liggitt at Bell Center praising patience and tolerance guiding America. He references six major wars from the Revolution to World War II and stresses veterans’ sacrifices toward a better world. Memorial Day events conclude with services at Pine Street Cemetery and burial ceremonies at Lemon Plot.
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Gallipolis
America
Beacon Light of the
World State Senate
Liggitt
Bell Center
Pine Street
Thyrsda
Ligzid
Spanish War Veterans of
Ohio
Ammelica
Cuba
Japan
Liggiit
William HH Jones
Wedge
O G Lyle
Untis
City Park
Doughboy
Gallia Academy
Amdst
Kate Brumfield
GAR
Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Mars
Senator Liggitts
Legion
Mound Hill Cemetery
Lemon
Jurisdictional Standoff Halts Kanawha Bridge Work
A jurisdictional dispute involving AFL ironworkers and carpenters union members halted construction on the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over the Kanawha in Point Pleasant on Wednesday. The stoppage arose from protests over steel handling and union authority.
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Point Pleasant
AFL
Carpenters Union
Baltimore and Ohio
Kanawha
Gallipolis Pool Opens With 350 Attending
Gallipolis opened its seventh season on Memorial Day with about 350 swimmers on hand. The facility began at 1 pm and remained busy through the afternoon. Summer hours are 1 to 9:40 pm Tuesday and Thursday and 1 to 6 pm Wednesday through Sunday, closed Mondays.
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Gallipolis
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Two River Minton Co
Charleston
W Va
Monogahela Power Co
Manelia Electric Co
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Mansfeld
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Clara Call
Arnett
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Byuchtel Road
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Cc. E. Whitmore
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Expert Radio
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