Kyger Creek Plant to Begin Output Early Next Year
Gallipolis Ohio Valley Electric Corp plant engineer Lew Ford told the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce that the Kyger Creek Power Plant will start its first unit and supply electricity to the Pike County Atomic Energy Commission Plant between January 15 and February 1, 1955. He praised JFred Carman for coordinating the effort and noted 2,400 workers on site with 80 on permanent payroll. The plant, among the nation’s largest private plants, will add units at three month intervals through 1956 with extensive coal handling and a 700 ton hour unloading capacity. Ford described progress from the screen house to the boiler room and highlighted safety and efficiency features along with regional job distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kyger Creek
Pike County
Ailia Academy High School
Atomic Energy Jant
Kyger Creek Power
Ant
Carman
Credit N the World
Ford
United States
Clifty Creek
Theermanent
Kyger Reek
Deer Creek
Fred Carman
Fter
Yeer Creek
Ohio Valley
OVEC
New York
Fort Worth
Tex
Kyger
Middleport-Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
New Haven
C of C
Robert L. Rannelis
Ohio
Stanley Evans
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Hotel
Chillicothe
Jackson
Evans
Lew Ford
Kgger Creek
Manning E. Wetherhgll
A. Kimball Sutter
Tom Morgan
John C. Markley
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Bill C. Campbell
Harold W. Wetherholt
Ohio State Alr
Ampbell
Lafayette Hotel
Wayne B. Foster
Southeastern
Morris
Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council
COVID
Ashland
Carl Bias
Gallipolie Merchants
Mac) McGinness
Dairy Study to Examine Ohio Dairy Prices and Policies
Gallia County News reports the Ohio Farm Bureau plans a statewide Dairy Study led by Dr. Clare W. Pierce and J. William Butz from Penn State. The study, funded by the state federation, will review market price differentials, potential economic formula systems, pooling options, and state control agencies. Results go to the Ohio General Assembly in January. Dairying is a leading income source in Ohio, accounting for 28.2 percent of farm cash receipts, and is a top sector in Gallia County with 40 percent of county farming cash receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allipolis
Lumbus
Ohio Farm Bay Federation
Gallia County Run Bureau
State Farm Bureau
Clare W. Pierce
J. William Butz
Pennsylvia State University
Farm Ureau
Ohio Generassembly
Fred Hamrick
Rt. No. 2
Dwell
Egisiative
Allla County Farm Bureau
Vlain
Hamrick
Ohio
Point Pleasant Hunter Injured In Farm Blast
Stephen Haymen of Point Pleasant was accidentally shot by another hunter while rabbit hunting on the Henry White farm near Route 35. He was treated at the Point Clinic after surgeons removed 20 shotgun pellets and his condition was reported not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Stephen Haymen
Point Clinic
Haymen
Henry White
Campaign for Fixing Route 35 Urged
Gallia County leaders urge action to repair Route 35 linking Gallipolis Chillicothe and Jackson. Evans predicts a decade may fix snake-like highways, while others report on chamber activities, memberships, finances, and civic plans including industry promotion and a new Route 7 sign.
Stork Shower Fetes Mrs Gordon Fisher at Farmers Hotel
Pink and blue decorations marked a stork shower for Mrs Gordon Fisher held Wednesday night at the Farmers Hotel. Hostesses included Mrs Anna Lou ise Sprague and others with prizes awarded to Miss Jocie Stanley Mrs George Ehman and Mrs James Baldwin. Attendees listed among many friends and relatives with gifts sent by a larger group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Farmers Hotel
Gordon Fisher
Anna Louise Sprague
R. L. Dean
Silas J. Hamilton
Jocie Stanley
George Ehman
James Baldwin
Virginia Lee
Andrew Lemsey
Vernie Siders
Edgar Stanley
Steve Robson
Hayward Lyman
Loren Howard
Henson Adkins
Don Hemsworth
James Hood
Waldo Brown
Sharon Hamilton
Betty M. Betz
Irene Beard
Estavaun Matthews
Daryle Sheets
Lee Burcham
Douglas Mullineaux
Hector Steele
Steele Fisher
Delbert Fish
Post-Grad Club Elects Secretary-Treasurer at Grace Church Meeting
The Post-Grad Club of Grace Methodist Church held a Thursday night meeting led by Miss Carolyn Wooten. Miss Helen Wiseman ran games and refreshments were provided by Miss Vicki Sto bart and Miss Ruth Ann Wetherholst. Benny Broyles was chosen secretary-treasurer succeeding Miss Ann Hardway. Attendees included Miss Donna Straight Miss Ermalie Straight Miss Wiseman Miss Wetherholst Benny Broyles Rev. Paul M. Niswander Miss Carolyn Wooten and Gaynard Christ. The next meeting is set for December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Carolyn Wooten
Helen Wiseman
Vicki Stobart
Ruth Ann Wetherholt
Benny Broyles
Ann Hardway
Donna Straight
Ermalie Straight
Ruth Ann Wetherholst
Paul M. Niswander
Gaynard Christ
Social notes from Xenia and Columbus visits
Mrs. Edith Neeld of Xenia visits Misses Maye and Jane Davis for a few days. Miss Ruth Bailey of Columbus arrives Thursday to be the weekend guest of her sister Miss Janet Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Neeld
Xenia 'S
Maye
Jane Davis
Ruth Bailey
Columbus
Janet Bailey
Gallia County church notices list many services
A long church column lists pastors, Sunday school times, worship hours, and youth activities for numerous congregations including Gallipolis Nazarene First Church of God Calvary Baptist Simpson Chapel Methodist Triedstone Baptist Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Grace, First Baptist Paint Creek Baptist First Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship St Peters Episcopal and others with weekly schedule details and event times.
Point Clinic Notes Admitted for Surgeries
Gien Carter of Apple Grove underwent surgery and was admitted after a clinic note. Gordon Sebrell from South Side also had surgery and was admitted according to the clinic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point
Gien Carter
Apple Grove
Gorden Sebrell
South Side
Farm Bureau To Elect Trustees At Gallia County Meeting
Gallia County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting next Thursday evening to elect four new Board of Trustees. Two will win full three year terms and two will fill one year unexpired terms. Nominations may be made from the floor. A delegate and alternate to the 1955 state convention will also be chosen. Morris E. Aliston will speak, and a dozen proposed resolutions will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Ralph Boster
Wendell Tope
Rep
D. O. Taber
Morris E. Aliston
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Freday Golden R. Canaday
Notter
Alpho
Clarence Irwin
Lester Sheets
Wendell Roush
J. Donne Jr
Eviction rumors denied in Gallia County towboat strike
Officials deny forcible removal of pickets from the Frank W. Banta tied at Kan Harbor. Sheriff Ehman and state patrol deny involvement, noting only a prior dispersal on private property. The towboat remained tied at O Kan harbor as co owners and deputies are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank W. Banta
Kan Harbor
George Ehman
Gallia County
Pierce D. McCreedy
State
O-ban
Pete Wright
Two Suspects Identified In Burglary At Letart Store
State police identified Harold Jones, 72, of Charleston tien, and Glen White as suspects in the Letart general store burglary. They fled after being seized by owner Layton Roush, who found them about 3:30 am with stolen watches and a cache that included a radio, clock, tires, tools, and cigarettes from a Kenna service station. A car believed stolen from Chicago was impounded. merchandise valued over $241 recovered. Both suspects remain at large and have prior police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POINT
Letart General
Charleston Tien
Harold Jones
Glen White
Layton Roush
Roush
Chicago
Latari
Kenna
Jackson County
Dan P. Land
Pt Pleasant Church News and Service Schedules
Local church notices list multiple congregations in Pt Pleasant and New Haven with service times. Notable entries include First Church of God on Jefferson Ave with Sunday school at 10 10 45 am worship at 11 am youth fellowship 6 30 pm and evening service 7 30 pm. New Haven EUB Charge offers Sunday school 9 45 am worship 10 45 am and prayer services. Trinity Greer worship schedules. Mt Olive and Harmony congregation times. various pastors named including Rev W see Rev Kermit Hypes Rev David L Sayre Rev Rufus Casto and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Vernon C. Shafer
First Church of God
Jefferson Ave
George Oller
W .See
New Haven
Scott
Leon Methodist
Kermit Hypes
Leon
Smith
Outer Branch
Walker
Eddie
Brighton Methodist
Lev. Kermit Hypes
Tor
EUB
Kenneth Polen
Trinity (Greer
Eckard
Harmony
Heights
Evangelical United Brethren
David L. Sayre
Junior Christian Endeavor
Christ Church Episcopal
Jerome Rodgers
Trinity Methodist
Alvin C. Young
J. B
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pine Grove
Pilgrim Holiness
Herbert Smith
Longset
Hartford Methodist
Rufus Casto
Graham
Hartford
Letart
Christian Science
Main St
Legion Event Highlights Veterans Day Observance in Point Pleasant
In Point Pleasant the first Veterans Day observance centered on a Mason County American Legion Post 2 pot luck dinner drawing about 290 members and families. Charleston speaker T. H. Pat McGovran discussed veteran life, costs, and services, noting four VA hospitals and a survey on patient payment. Local Auxiliary leaders and post officers attended, with musical performances and a tribute to nurse Bertha Conde, a World War I veteran from Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Amercan Legon Post
Legion Hall
Questa
T. H
Pat) McGovran
Charleston
McGovran
State Department of Veterans Affairs
VeGovran
Veterans Administration
Owen
Vere
WS Waldie
Legion Auxelary
Charlotte Waggner
Freda Fruth
Mra. O
Kelly
Deweese
Mra Waldie
Marjorie Waldie
Vernon DeWeese
Fred Norris
Marvin Wartenberg
Hilda Bradehaw
D G. Wilfong
Nefiie Lesier
E. Toney
Waldie
J. A. Ferrell
Pletcher
Leland Duncan
Paul Bert
Girte
Shirley Casey
Shireley Pulline
Judy Mitchell Wang
Rainbow Dole
Henderson - Prowa Austin
Linda Mayes
Sharon Casey
Elien Mayes
Donna
Annetta
Hobart
Educational Facilities Standing Low for W V a
Mrs. William H. Rardin told Rotary Club members about West Virginia's weak educational facilities. She cited overcrowded classrooms and a need for over 1000 more teachers as demographics show enrollment rising and many graduates leaving the state for better pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
William H. Rardin
Rotary Club
Rardin
Future Teachers of America
Washington, D C
FTA
Rotarians
Bardin
Mrs Guy Hill Receives Mixed Shower at Keefer Home
A large group attended a miscellaneous bridal shower Wednesday evening for Mrs. Guy Hill at the home of Mra Leonard Fiffie in Leon. The event featured yellow mums, with a lengthy guest list of local names and families gathered to celebrate the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hill
Leonard Fiffie
Leon
Calvin Keefer
Biffie
Bertha Crump
Ray Crookham
Mont Hill
Oma Graham
Lora Ferguson
Raymond Thornton
Keith Thomas
Kathryn Beaver
John Stover
Clyde Keefer
Sherman Graham
Presbyterian Women Circle Four hosts plan church meeting
Mrs Wallace Burdette of Viand Street hosted Circle Four of the Presbyterian Women. Mrs George Spencer chaired the session. The circle arranged a boat trip to the inspirational meeting Wednesday at 12 30 p m with a pot luck dinner to follow. Other attendees included Mrs E Thomas, Mrs C Schurman, Mrs K Burdette, Mrs James T McComb, Mrs Clara Goodwin, Mrs Ross Filson, Mrs W BR Rice, Mrs Mae Rhoades and Mrs T A Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Burdette
Viand St
George Spencer
E. Thomas
C. & Schurman
K. Burdette
James T. McComb
Clara Goodwin
Ross Filson
W. BR. Rice
Mae Rhoades
T. A. Beckley
Special WSCS meeting at Leon Methodial Church
A WSCS meeting was held at Leon Methodial Church with vice president Mrs George Rairden presiding. Bake sale plans were made for December 4 starting at 1 p.m. Present were numerous members including Mrs Robert Errette Mrs Helen Comin Mr Bertha Crump Mrs Keith Thom and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wscs of Leon Methodial Church
George Rairden
Robert Errette
Helen Comin
Bertha Crump
Keith Thomas
Alien Thomas
Kay Crookham
Charles Konightstep
Warren Stewart
Dallas Cadie
Kathryn Beaver
Thurman Carney
W. B. Jiiden
Ray McCoy
Leonard Fetes
Carrie Beaver
Linda Sue Stewart
Dickie
Vikkie Errette
Nancy Hairden
Carolyn McCoy
Miex
Okey Keefer, Jr
Pussell McCoy
Bobby Errette
Homer Mathney
Charles Stone
Miss Carolyn Hayman Honored at Tea for Bride Elect
Carolyn Hayman, bride elect of Charles Chambers, was guest of honor at a Thursday tea from 2 to 5 at Mrs. Eunice B. Heller’s home on 71st Street. Attendants included Mrs Garnet Stanley and Mrs Douglas Roush with a flowered mum centerpiece and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hayman
Charles Chambers
Eunice B. Heller
Garnet Stanley
Douglas Roush
Fdna Burdette
Miss Hayman
Raymond
Chambe
Sarah Burdette
Virgil Sid- Sayre
Gates
Ag Mgs
George Cottrill
Carl Francis
Robert Neal
Bonnie Yester
George Gardner
Sheri Edier
C. H. Withers
Iva Wise
Enioma Wise
Horace Miller
Charles
Church Services and Bible Study Schedule
The Rev John E Hoffman leads a 2 3 p m service at the Presbyterian Church. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Band Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Wilson
John E. Hoffman
The
Presbyterian Church
Point Pleasant bids opened for new sewerage plant
The Point Pleasant City Council opened four bids for the new sewerage system and disposal plant. Lowest bid by Christopher Construction Co. of Columbus at 334 453.80. Mountain State Construction Co. of Charleston submitted 399 771.20. bids vary by about 1000. union wage scale adopted with local labor preference. contract decision next week after tabulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
B. W. Kroder
Christopher Construction Co
Columbus
Charleston
Continentally Co
Cook Construction Co
Nee
Moyer Brothers
Altoona
Mountain State Construction Co
Plea Guilty In Road Law Violation At Point Pleasant
Emanuel Colas of Point Pleasant pleaded guilty to a road law violation. A justice of the peace fined him $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Emanugel Colas
New Haven Van Gets OVEC Post Named Asst Manager
James Harreid of New Haven has been named assistant manager of the Kyger Creek Plant, Ono Valley Electric Corporation. Harreid brings a long career from American Gas and Electric Co and Indiana plants, is Purdue University graduate, a New Haven Rotary past president, and father of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James BR. Harreid
New Haven
Kyger Creek
Ono Valley Electric Corporation
G. G. Halfinger
Harreid
American Gas and Electric Co
Indiana General Service Co
M Ind
Ind
South Bend
Indiana and Michigan Co
Marion
Kanawha
Glasgow
Indiana
Purdue University
New Haven Rotary
Recount Resumes in Fourth District Race at Mason County
The Mason County court resumed the recount of the fourth district race this morning after a Veterans Day delay. Congressman elect M G Burnside and ousted opponent Dr Will Neal requested the recount and Burnside gained a few votes in initial tabulations, with county officials and attorneys assisting in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
M. G. Burnside
Will Neal
Burnside
Neal
Canaries
Valle E. Toney
John Sommer
Toney
Stevens
House of Gates
F. A. Morrison
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Merrill
O'Dell
Gilbert Beard
Truman A. Morris
John Lusher
Paul BE
Watson
Industrial de
Gallipolis Social Notes
Roy Gardner
Harvey Brown
Woodrow Saunders
Arthur Williams
Stanford Cremeens
Alva Harrison
Post-Gradts
Calvary Baptist
Rio Grande
Simpson Chapel Methodist
George Holcombe
Youth Fellowship
Triedstone Baptist
D. L. Latham
BYPU
Garfield Avenue
Church of Christ
Glenn M. Graham
Bible School
Gallia County Women’s Home Council
First Baptist
W. H. Green
D. R. Loomis
Paint Creek Baptist
Preston C. Smith
First Presbyterian
Linson H. Stebbins
Westminster Fellowship
St. Peter's Episcopal
Richard H. Ash
Pt. Pleasant Church News
Legion
W. Va
Bis
Sally Dixon
Sue Phodes
Vera Hall
Judy Mitchell
Suzanne Rothgeb
Kenneth Shaffer
Poles Ae
Gay Hill
Zelda Knapp
Sherwood Costen
P. A. Sayre
Edward Jackson
Milton Burdette
Arthur Burdette
Fred Burton
Jock Buxton
Robert Crump
William Burdette
Vonda Lee Barnette
Vernon Filton
Nancy Madden
Frerett Bissell
Charlies Burdette
Irene Sayre
Lyda Smith
Rody Harden
William Gardner
Nichola Krodel
Mary Ann Phillips
Bobby Chapman
Wayne Burdette
William Bardin
Garrett Green
J. M. Poglewere
Richard Starteman
Cary H. Rayburn
Esther McKnight
James Shadie
Hillis Faudree
Walter Krodeil
Bill Jiiden
Carl Gardner
William C. Filson
James McComb
L. A. McMillin
Earl Mauck
Joan Colline
Gus Douglas
Willard White
Dorset Greenlee
Robert Miller
Hershel Barnette
Charles Holstein
Berdie Herdman
Mary McCulloch
Manford Biessing
Donald Biessing
Bairden
J. W. Bairden
Mre
Oran Schools
Stewart Burdette
Mien
Edna Burdette
Carl Hayman
Charles Jackson
Mins Pene Jackson
Mra
Lewis
Edward Somerville
Circle Four
USCS
Eleet
Council
Golilty
Taber
Kanauga, Ohio
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