Christmas seal drive opens with $360 in Mason County
Mason County residents contributed $360 in the first week of the 1952 Christmas seal sale. Mrs. D N Connors, county seal sale chairman, praised postal workers delivering seals and noted the campaign runs from November 17 to December 25 under the National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliates. She expressed confidence residents will donate generously again this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
D. N. Connors
National Tuberculosis Association
Mason County Tuberculosis Association
Connors
Einer Holboell
New Haven Cub Scout Program Reported Complete
The PTA in New Haven announced completion of the Cub Scout program it sponsors. Doug Miller is named cub master with Jack Scites as assistant and Wyatt Chadwell as institutional representative. A wider club schedule includes singing, readings, and a Pilgrim Thanksgiving story by the Rev. Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stewart Haven
PTA
New Haven
Eawin L. Stein
John Lawrence
Johnnie Fry
Harry
James Tony
Pete Aore Stein
Doug Miller
Jack Scites
Wyatt Chadwell
Bill Duer
Wahama High School
Elaine Sayre
Sandraine Jane Lawrence
Bill da
Windents
Mary Lawrence
Madelyn Vance
Miss Hart
Hicksonion
EUB Church
Cub Pack Meeting Demonstrates Den Meeting Propriety
On Monday November 17 the cub pack held a display showing hands in inn hats shoes buckles guns stock and pillory items. Afterward Dave Collins area scout executive led a training course for parents demonstrating the correct den meeting conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inn
Dave Collins
Area Scout
Tur key dinner planned by Lambda Chi Omega at Moose Home
Pt Pleasant social notes report Lambda Chi Omega met Monday at the Moose Home with Mrs J A Shinn presiding. Turkey dinner for members and husbands set for Friday at 6 30 p m at the Moose Home. Christmas party planned for Dec 8 and food baskets to needy families. Numerous local family visits and travels cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chi Omega Sorority
Moose Home
J. A. Shinn
Vitus Hartley, Jr
Rodney Puffins
Harley Hartley
Hanly Sibley
Carroll Kennedy
Donald Getty
Woodrow Kapp
James Hall
Dan Nickell
Leon Thompson
James W. Burdette
James Rayburn
Casby Meadows, Jr
Joe Thompson
Jack Tracy
John Clay Hutchinson
J. M. Schlosser
George Harper
C. L. Head
Wallace Burdette
B. W. Krodel
Art and Handicraft Display at Ordnance PTA Meeting
The Ordnance PTA met Monday evening at the school with William C. Gilmour presiding in the absence of president Elmer Grueser. The event featured art and handicraft displays, a talk on the art sabbath by Mrs Irene Brooks, and student exhibitions across the rooms. Fifth grade rooms tied for the parents attendance record.
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The
Ordnance Pta
William C. Gilmour
Elmer Grueser
Sabt
Irene Brooks
Mason County Art and Penmanship
Katherine Somerville
Freda Jordan
Joint Circle Meeting At Trinity Tuesday Evening
The Esther and Wesley Circle of Trinity Church plans a joint meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs J B Couch leads the hos teas committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther and Wesley
The
Trinity
J. B. Couch
Hosteas
Adkins and Hulbert Visitors At Local Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs C W Adkins and Freddie Hulbert of Huntington visited Mr and Mrs Thompson and family. Mr and Mrs Adkins hosted diners including Mr and Mrs Pickens of Portsmouth Ohio and other local guests in a cordial gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Oseland
Vernon Ave
John Wright
Winfield
Richard Tatterson
Pleasant St
Joan Hoch
Oliver Hoch
James Hall
Terry
Natalie
Mt. Vernon Ave
Ernest Hall
Detroit
H. J. Lockhart
Parkersburg
Hayden Lockhart
Ohio River Road
Frank Aldred
Roanoke
Robert Steenbergen
Washington, D.C
A. H. Roseberry
Mt. St. Mary's Hospital
Huntington
Lester Getzloe
Columbus
Ohio
T. Stribling
Main St
William Meade
Miss Tertain
James K. ‘Thomas
Berry
Charleston
A. H
Juli ‘Smith Neanetliet Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
Lawrence Mohr
Sarah
Reneers
Herome
Lo St
Chilren
Johnny
C. W. Adkins
Freddie Hulbert
Pa Ompson
Run
Marca de Rebatany
W. Adkins
Hunon
Mrs. Pickens
Trenacne Dee Yh
Portsmouth
Admission notes for Jackie Lewis and Susan Lynn
Point clinic records admit Jackie Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis for tonsillectomy with int pinnae and notes Susan Lynn as daughter with admission date November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Lewis
Ed Lewis
Pinnae
Susan Lynn
Dulles Weighs New Approach in Foreign Policy
John Foster Dulles, newly described as a possible innovator in diplomacy, is portrayed as a stern but reformist secretary pursuing forgiveness as a niche in international affairs. The profile covers his peacemaking work, UN ties, dinners with Japanese leaders, and personal routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Ward Cannel
NEW York
NEA
John Foster Dulles
Japan
Agriculturists Study Value Of Property
The West Virginia Congress of Agriculture met at Jackson's Mill on November 24 25. The study by the Department of Agriculture Economics WVU checked county records in about fifty counties to compare sale values with assessed values. Dr W M Armentrout presented the findings and a university bulletin will publish the final report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Congress of Agriculture
Jackson's Mill
Congress
Department of Agriculture Economics
West Virginia University
W. M. Armentrout
Agricultural Economics Department
University
Tomorrow's Path to High Achievement and Reward
The forecast urges decisive, practical action with clear plans and policies. goals and funding may rise with wise effort. For birthdays, individuals may reach higher performance through insight, preparation, and strong effort, with rewards from those in power. A child born today shows rich talents and potential for recognition.
Stores Endangered By Trash Pile Fire
Fire crews battled a trash pile blaze late Tuesday afternoon near Second Ave and Locust St in Gallipolis threatening a grocery and an electric appliance store. Doors were scorched but the fire was extinguished in minutes with light hose and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Second Ave
Locust St
Laurel Cliff Weekend Visits Highlight Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Clifford Jacobs of Madison West Virginia spent a weekend with relatives in Laurel Cliff and Bradbury. Mr and Mrs Mark Stahl of Portsmouth visited his mother Mrs Louella Stahl. Charles Brown and family from Gallipolis visited his in laws Mr and Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Norman Schaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Clifford Jacobs
Madison
W. Va
Bradbury
Mark Stahl
Portsmouth
Stahl
Louella Stahl
Charles Brown
Kay
Jay
Gallipolis
Pearl Parker
Sargeant Parker
New Oya
Germany
Washington
Pete
Mae Er
Geneeee
Annual Bazaar Set at Colonial Hall in New Straits ville
New Straits ville St Augustine Church plans its annual Thanksgiving bazaar and social at Colonial Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The item mentions earliest records of the game jef are Persian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
St. Augustine Church
Colonial Hall
City Council Approves Tank Truck Purchase
At a special meeting Point Pleasant City Council authorized the mayor to purchase a water tank truck to replace the burned out vehicle. The plan calls for a used 1948 International K-6 priced at $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Reity
Return of Chamber's Questionnaires Asked
Of the 259 questionnaires sent out by the Chamber of Commerce only 50 have been returned, Warren T. King reported. The forms ask about the chamber’s work effects results and methods of improving efficiency. It is important that these questionnaires be filled out and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Warren T. King
King
Thanksgiving Service Planned at St. Pauls Church
A Thanksgiving service will be held at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Haven at 10 a.m. on Friday. Young persons will lead the worship and the pastor will speak on The Community Gives Thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
New Marshfield Social Roundup Highlights Local Gatherings
The WSCS met at Mrs. Kenneth Frazier's home with 12 members and a guest, Theora vis. freshments were served by the hostess team. December meeting to be at Mrs. Fred Hoodigi's home with a gift exchange. Local visits include Leo Kennard with sister Mrs. Rose Saylor, and numerous residents visiting relatives in Mineral Columbus Indianapolis and Falls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
WSCS
Kenneth Frazier
Nancy, Pierce
Union
Theora Vis
Rocess
Pierce
Fred Hoodigi
Leo Kennard
Rose Saylor
Mineral
Susie Young
M. Fritchle
Stephen
Warner Climer
Columbus
Charles McGonagie
Indianapolis
Mary McLeod
William Purdy
Evelyn Sidders
Billy
G. N. Sidders
Ada Kennedy
Garden Club
Coolville
Roger Herwick
Lancaster
Oscar Andrews
Spencer Proctor
Falls Church
Spencer
Robert Jackson
Shirley Jackson
Jackson
F. G. Hoodlet
Newark
Dinner Dinner Set Friday Pleasants Point Pleasants
Home room mothers from Ordnance School and the board of education were invited to a dinner at the school. The event, led by Roush, aimed to foster school community connections and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mothers of Ordnance School and Board of Education
Roush
Christmas Decorations Rise On Gallipolis Streets
Electric company workers are rapidly installing garlands and wreaths in Gallipolis for the Christmas season. Decorations in the business district are in place and more items were to be set Wednesday with a goal to have lights lit by Thanksgiving night if completion is timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Electric Company
Overseas Jobs Open To Qualified Civilians
POINT PLEASANT The Corps of Engineers United States Army will provide transport to overseas bases for qualified civilians taking overseas employment. Jobs available in Saudi Arabia, French Morocco, France, Alaska, Japan, Turkey, Greenland, Iceland, Austria and Germany. Apply at the West Virginia State Employment Service office in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Corps of Engineers
U. S. Army
Saudi Arabia
French Morocco
France
Alaska
Japan
Turkey
Greenland
Iceland
Austria
Germany
West Virginia State Employment Service
Sixth St
W. A
Marriage Licenses Filed for Several Couples
Howard Curtis Craig 21 of Buffalo and Dolly Mae Tucker 21 of Grimms Landing. Theodore Wilson Siders 21 and Mary Jane Miller 19 of Point Pleasant. Daniel Everett Workman 38 of New Haven and Mary Elizabeth Redmond 29 of Mason. Charles Henry Anthony 22 and Charolette Ann Graham 17 of Point Pleasant. James Lee Brown 22 of Marion Ohio and Betty Maxine Mayes 21 of Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Curtis Craig
Buffalo
Dolly Mae Tucker
Grimms Landing
Theodore Wilson Siders
Mary Jane Miller
Point Pleasant
Daniel Everett Workman
New Haven
Mary Elizabeth Redmond
Mason
Charles Henry Anthony
Charolette Ann Graham
James Lee Brown
Marion
Ohio
Betty Maxine Mayes
Ashton
Divorce Suits Filed in Point Pleasant Circuit Court
Two new divorce actions were entered in the Point Pleasant circuit court. Laura McClurg sues Eugene McClurg and Howard Lee Crawford for divorce from Judy Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Laura McClurg
Eugene McClurg
Howard Lee Crawford
Judy Crawford
Births and admissions listed for Holzer Hospital notes
The Holzer Hospital notes show births for Mr and Mrs Fred Pugh Wells ton Route 2 a son and Mrs Mildred Sheets Galute a son. Admissions include Sally Lynn Dailey Gallipolis surgical Wolford Jr Crown City John Frecker Middleport medical and several others across Jackson Gallipolis Point Pleasant Letart Falls Pomeroy Ashton W Va framed in a brief hospital log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pugh
Wellston
Allo Oe
Mildred Sheets
Galute
Sally Lynn Dailey
Gallipolis
Surgical
Re Wolford, Jr
Crown City
John Frecker
Middleport
Sam Martin
Jackson
Harvey Holter
Syracuse
Ellis Overholt
Point Pleasant
Henry Jordan
Ashton
W. Va
W. Va., Medical Hayman
Ralph Ashley
Letart Falls
George Queen
Kensuga
Frank Young
Glen Fey
Vinton
Surgi
David Heath
Sominal
Grant Hickman
Stanley Stevison
Spe
George Harmon
Pomeroy
Frank Arthur
Chauncey Banquet Dec 15 Speakers Woody Hayes
Tickets on sale for the Honor the Champs banquet Monday December 15 at 6 30 p.m. in the school auditorium State Coach Woody Hayes will be the speaker Guests of honor are Chauncey Dover Blue Devils football squad and coaches Bill Smith and Jack Ley Tickets available at Bowman's Henry's Chatterbox Abdella's Pendergrass Hardware McCafferty's Grocery and from cheerleaders and boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Woody Hayes
Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils
Bill Smith
Jack Ley
Bowman's Department Store
Henry's Restaurant
Chatterbox Restaurant
Abdella’s
Pendergrass Hardware
McCafferty’s Grocery
First Deeds Recorded At Site Of Power Plant
Gallia county records show the first deeds to the Seer County power plant site. Eddie Roush et al deed 105 acres in A Township to Ohio Var Electric Corp for 45000 dollars. H E Shaver et al deed 98.65 acres in Addison Township to the same company for 20000 dollars. Other filings include Frances Richards executrix to Christ Artus and Jorgina Kay for 155 acres in Harrison Town Co. and H L Mamye Dillinger to D R Warehime for 3 acres in Gallipolis Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Roush
Ohio Var Electric Corp
Addison Township
H. E. Shaver
Frances Richards
Lucy E. Walter
Christ H. Artus
Jorgina Kay
Harrison Town Co
H. L. Mamyie Dillinger
D. R. Warehime
Gallipolis Township
Ballots Sent For Selecting Of Directors At Chamber
Ballots totaling 55 were mailed to Chamber of Commerce members to choose a board for 1953 54. Twenty two ballots returned. Six directors to two year terms and six to one year terms. Rotation planned with retirements next year and replacements. First results show top vote earners 12 10 9 8 for two year terms and 9 8 6 6 for one year terms. Twelve names listed for each term. six to be chosen for each. Directors meet December 2 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Chamber of Commerce
Warren T. King
Chamber
Fire Damages Bulaville Town House
A defective flue caused a fire that damaged the Bulaville town house in Gallia County. Estimated loss is $1200, with damage confined to the upper portion. the building served as a school room and a community hall for the Grange. Fire discovered shortly before noon. furnishings moved outside.
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Gallipolis
Bulaville
Gallia County
Columbus Man Fined For Reckless Driving
Doyle Galipolis Plants of Columbus was charged by city police with reckless operation after an earlier accident and fined ten dollars plus costs at a Tuesday hearing. Percy Bryant, released from city jail at noon Monday after serving an intoxication sentence, returned at 12:18 a.m. with a new intoxication charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galipolis
Doyle Plants
Columbus
Percy Bryant
Supreme Court Boosts Pre Law Requirements
The Ohio Supreme Court raised pre law education to six years total with three years of college before entering law school. The rule takes effect January 1, 1954, replacing the prior standard of two years of pre law study, though many larger schools already require four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
River Traffic Log Shows Multiple Steamers Movement on Ohio and Kanawha Rivers
Vessel movements recorded on the Ohio River include R. W. Lea, Keystone, Beaver, Castle, Stevenson, Dean, Advance, Jolly Roger, Francis, Cherokee, Pree, Hatfield, Tampico, Roland, Patriot, Chippewa, Monongahela, Penn and Gallipolis Locks with several up and down transfers. Midcontinent Queen, Solvay, Bruce and Ernestine are noted near Gallipolis and Kanawha Marmet with Erz candidate Keeley and Ocram listed.
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Ohio River
R. W. Lea
Keystone
Beaver
Castle
Stevenson
Dean
Advance
Jolly Roger
Francis
Cherokee
Pree
Hatfield
Tampico
Roland
Patriot
Chippewa
Monongahela
Penn
Gallipolis
Solvay
Bruce
Ernestine
Semet
Lucas
Central
Kanawha
Keeley
Wife Seeks Divorce in Gallipolis Suit
Betty Rebecca McCauley files for divorce from Robert F. McCauley in Gallia County accusing extreme cruelty and gross neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Betty Rebecca McCauley
Robert F.mccauley
Ford Makes Business Visit in Columbus
Ford was in Columbus on Tuesday for a business trip and called on his sister Mrs Omen and W G Davis at White Cross Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mford
Columbus
Mrs. Omen
W. G. Davis
White Cross Hospital
Guard Receives 15 Acre Site For Guard Facility
Virginia National Guard becomes owner of a 15.5 acre drill site on highway 62 at Point Pleasant. The land was donated by Industrial Rayon Corporation whose VP I T Meyer presented the deed to Governor Okey L Patterson in Charleston. Meyer said the company holds land for future plant use and backs the state. A maintenance repair shop is planned on the site with construction to start in the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
West Virginia National Guard
Highway 62
Industrial Rayon Corporation
I. T. Meyer
Okey L. Patterson
Charleston
Meyer
National Guard
Driver Bound To Grand Jury
Arthur J. Andriot of Cincinnati faced charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. A Tuesday hearing before Judge William H. Jones resulted in binding over to the grand jury with a $500 bond posted. Douglas Camp of Henderson received a $5 fine plus costs for failing to obey a stop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Arthur J. Andriot
Cincinnati
State Highway Patrol
William H. Jones
Grand
Douglas Camp
Henderson
Capacity Crowd Hears Thanksgiving Service at Chauncey Trimble Church
A capacity crowd packed Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ for a parish Thanksgiving service and musical program featuring more than 40 participants from Jacksonville Trimble and Chauncey Dover. The program included instrumental numbers, piano and vocal solos, a duet and two choir pieces, with congregational singing and seasonal decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Trimble Church of Christ
Jacksonville-Trimble
Chauncey- Dover
Chauncey Dover Schools Close for Thanksgiving Vacation
Chauncey and Dover schools closed Wednesday afternoon for the Thanksgiving vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey- Dover
Yule Service Planned at Greens Run Church
Officials at Greens Run church met to plan a Christmas service for Sunday night December 21. A committee was formed to schedule a Community Night service and another to nominate church officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Greens Run
Church Aespeter
Refrigerator Blaze Sends Chauncey Firefighters Out
Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department answered a Monday night alarm at Christine Brown’s home as a refrigerator motor caught fire. Firemen investigated and contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Christine Brown
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Sewing Club
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W. T. Stone
A. D. Hume
N. C. Wein
Martha Juling
L. J. Ruttencutter
A. B. Woodrum
Hallie Roush
Bet Nk
Hone Ott
Riesday Connstie
Eee Robinson
Patricia Cufetes
Blue Jay Patrol
Ne Wolpert
Suzanne Olpert
Treasur
Peggy Robinson
Judy Arnold
Sally Morgan
Betty Sue Weaver
Sally Roush
Patricia Curry
Nana Marquis
Suzanne Wolpert
Carol Hennon
O. C. Roush
Lloyd Hennon
Earl Caldwell
rMs
Chester Curry
Curry
Eber Roush
Curiosity Club
Leone Sayre
Douglas Roush
Pete Grinstead
Darrell Goodnight
Ferrig Smith
L. D. Greer
Roy Jones
Mia
Lois Roush
Don Roush
R. C
Riggs
Florida
Lions Club
America
San Francisco
Hague
Wall Street
Jhis
Watertown
N. Y
Avery
Rowland, Myrtle
John F. McDaniel
Arthur Latanzio
W. R. Myers
Hayes
Seer County Recorder
American Legion Hall
Pt. Pleasant
Lex Free
Lane
Doan
Adv
Fisher
Department — Store
Fisher's
Taber
Kris Kringle
Kanauga
Sliver Bridge
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