Four-H Leader Training Emphasizes Parental Involvement
Miss Florence Howard West Virginia state 4-H leader led a leader training lesson on Parents Must Be 4-H Minded Too. She outlined support roles for farm women's clubs including surveys public meetings adult counselors transportation and meeting planning. Attendees included Cherokee Good Neighbor Illaheee Pocahontas Wohelo Pioneer and Helping Hand representatives. WV hosts 30,000 4-H members and 1,600 clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ence Howard
County Agricultural Extension Office
Miss Howard
Farm Women’s Clubs
Farm Women Club
West Virginia
Good Neighbor
Baby Contest Winners To Receive Prizes in Point Pleasant
Winners in a Point Pleasant baby contest linked to the proposed play Fun For You were Mary L. Riddie and Sandy Wilson. The show was to be staged October 29 and 30, with prizes awarded to the winning babies this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mary L. Riddie
Okla Biffle
Main Street
Sandy” Wilson
Emerson Wilson
Highland Avenue
Sophomores Undefeated After Spelling Contest
Point Pleasant High School reports the Sophomore class remains undefeated after a 15 minute spelling contest against the Senior speech class. Principal C. H. Withers, acting referee, will select future words and schedule more contests for all students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School
Eunice Beller
C. H. Withers
Birth Is Announced in Point Pleasant
Mr and Mrs John E Brown Jr announce the birth of a daughter in Charleston their second child Sunday evening Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John E Brown of Point Pleasant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John E. Brown
Charleston
Man Cures Stammering by Memorizing Constitution
Robert Hoffman of Columbia South Carolina cured his stammer by memorizing the entire United States Constitution a 7500 word document. He attributed the feat to daily practice and thorough repetition, claiming his speech improved after mastering the constitutional text.
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Robert Hoffman
Columbia
S. C
Funeral Rites Planned for Set Dyer in Mason City
The body of Sgt. William C. Dyer arrives at Foglesong funeral home in Mason City. Services and burial in Graham Station cemetery planned. Dyer, born Jan 1 1917 in Spencer, served with the 10th Infantry of the 5th Division in the Moselle Valley, France, died Sept 11 1944. He married Kathleen Roush in 1940 and is survived by his wife, his mother, and siblings Lt. James M. Dyer Nigel Dyer Sgt. John Dyer Mrs. Harry Layne and Mrs. Norman Hendershott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William C. Dyer
Harry Dyer
Mason
Dyer
Foglesong
Mason City
Graham Station
Set. Dyer
Spencer
10Th Infantry
Patton
Third Army
Moselle
France
Wahama High School
New Haven Publishing Co
Baptist Church
Hartford
Fort Custer
Mich
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
Iceland
England
Kathleen Roush
James M. Dyer
U. S. Navy
Nigel Dyer
Parkersburg
John Dyer
U. S. Army
Harry Layne
New Haven
Norman Hendershott
California
Point Clinic Notes Admits and Discharges
Mrs. Harry Wells of Point Pleasant and Miss Mary Long of Point Pleasant were admitted for medical care Saturday and Friday respectively. Mrs. Brycie Knapp and her infant son were discharged to their home in Leon Route 3 on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wells
Point, Pleasant
Mary Long
Point Pleasant
Brycie Knapp
Leon
Route 3
POMEROY High Names Dance Committee Heads
POMEROY High School editor Bennis Rice announces the Thanksgiving dance committee. Tickets will be handled by Rhea Myers, advertising by George Dallas, entertainment by Barbara Phillips, concessions by Zeta Paulin, decorations by Bennis Rice.
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Pomeroy
Bennis Rice
Pomeroy High School
Panther’s Roar
Rhea Myers
George Dallas
Barbara Phillips
Zeta Paulin
Attorney Appointed Advisor for Local Selective Service Board
POMEROY Chester W. Goble state Selective Service director advised James B. O'Brien attorney of his appointment as advisor to registrants for local Selective Service board No. 83. John C. Bacon Pomeroy attorney had been previously notified of a similar appointment.
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Pomeroy
Chester W. Goble
State Selective Service
James B. O’brien
Selective Service Board
John C. Bacon
Esther and Wesley Circles Meet at Trinity Church
Pt Pleasant notes say the Esther and Wesley Circles will gather in the Trinity Methodist Church dining room at 7 30 p m today. Devotions led by Mrs Howard Garland discuss Spiritual Conflict in Korea and a program by Mrs Clifford Judd covers Dawn Brightens in Korea. Winter bouquets will be displayed as hostesses listed prepare as bridesmaids for an Episcopal Church wedding on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Esther
Wesley
Trinity Methodist Church
Howard Garland
Korea
Clifford Judd
R. D. Oseland
Albert Sayers
Everett Sutton
Bertha Condee
Chester Roush
Lula Harper
Robert Somerville
Fred Johnson
Mattie McGuffin
Episcopal Church
Mrs Roush Hosts Dinner Honoring Bride-Elect
Mrs Samuel Roush will entertain at a dinner party at the Morgan home on Main Street Tuesday evening honoring Miss Carol Krodel, bride elect of Mr James Shadle. Guests will be the girls who will attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Roush
Morgan
Main St
Carol Krodel
James Shadle
Piatt Recovery Reported From Louisville Vets Hospital
John E. Piatt of Columbus Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Lee Piatt of Main Street is recovering satisfactorily after treatment at a veteran s hospital in Louisville Kentucky He was employed as a bus driver for a Columbus electric company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John E. Piatt
Columbus
Ohio
Lee Piatt
Main St
Veteran’s Hospital
Louisville
Columbus Electric Company
Board Seeks Blessing's Whereabouts in Letart to Mason Move
The Selective Service Board requests information on Homer Edward Blessing last at Letart West Virginia. He moved to Mason and left no forwarding address, solicitation for tips from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Selective Service Board
Homer Edward Blessing
Letart
W. Va
Mason
Lunar and Christian years differ by eleven days
A historical note explains the Christian year extends about 11 days beyond the lunar Islamic year, reflecting their distinct calendrical systems. The Islamic year remains lunar, while the Christian solar year aligns differently with seasonal cycles.
Anne Bailey Farm Club Meets November 9 at Mrs Milton Lewis home
The Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club schedules its meeting for November 9 at the home of Mrs Milton Lewis instead of today. The change sets the venue and date for members to gather and discuss club affairs.
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Anne Bailey
Milton Lewis
Ward Elected Mrs Clyde Tallman Attends Girls State
Mrs Ward Elected director of Girls State at Jackson's Mill. Mrs Clyde Tallman attended a Parkersburg board meeting for Girls State two day session. Mrs B D Ward of Kingwood was elected to direct the Girls State program at Jacksons Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tallman
Girls’ State
Parkersburg
B. D. Ward
Kingwood
Girl's State
Jackson's Mill
Point Pleasant Personal Notes and Local Visitors
Point Pleasant notices list Joe T. Burdette of Charleston visiting town recently. Mrs. Robert Hite undergoing observation at Holzer Hospital. Willard Hesson of Ashton and Peter Hughes of Wyoma were business visitors. Oma Graham of Leon and Emma Gill of Huntington were in town or visiting. Rusty Wamsley is convalescing from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe T. Burdette
Charleston
Robert Hite
Holzer Hospital
Willard Hesson
Ashton
Oma Graham
Leon
Rusty Wamsley
Rodney Wamsley
Peter Hughes
Wyoma
Point Pleasant
Emma Gill
Huntington
Local Residents Note Health and Visit Updates
Point Pleasant residents reference Bryson Lowe of Armco Co enjoying vacation at his home. Dana Bradshaw remains confined to Viand Street home due to illness.
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Point Pleasant
Bryson Lowe
Armco Co
Dana Bradshaw
Viand St
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Griffin
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Athens
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