Downtown Area Change Discussed by Council
Mayor Krodel opened with a letter from the State Road Commission on approving a planned downtown traffic change. The council approved the first step, with final approval pending commission consent and a proposed meeting with the mayor and chamber of commerce. A traffic committee was named to study the plan and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B. W. Krodel
State Road Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Kincade
Ronald White
Wadear Thabet
Krodel
E. B. Jones
Jones
State Health Department
State Department
B and O Railroad
Barbee Rothgeb
Carpenter Local 1159
27Th St
J. L. Wedge and Sons
River Club
Thabet
Yeager
Duncan
Claude Cheesebrew
Howard Miller
Kincade
Workman
Mary McClure
Knox Dye
Mary Hyre
Mason County Drive Begins This Week
J. Wallace Burdette of Point Pleasant is Mason County chairman of the Dollars for Democrats drive set for the end of this week. Edward Hiser-man, Charleston attorney and late chairman, appointed him on Joe Burdette’s suggestion. Contributions support national state and county funds. solicitors will issue receipts and certificates. Donors not personally called on may contribute and contact Burdette by Oct 14. Burdette will announce assistants to help with the campaign countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J. Wallace Burdette
Mason County
Edward Hiserman
Charleston
Joe Burdette
Democratic Executive Committee
Burdette
Franklin
Chester A. Roush
Roush
Lewis
Parade Route Set for Old Fashioned Bargain Day
Russell Priddy announces the Parade will start at the junior high school at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, travel down Main Street to Third, turn onto Viand Street to 12th Street, then disband. Entries include school bands, Junior Women's Club, American Legion, Young Mothers Club, fire department, Ordnance School rhythm band, Scouts, and local merchants.
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Point Pleasant
Russell Priddy
Main St
Viand St
Viand
12Th St
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Young Mothers Club
Junior Deputies Fire Department
Ordnance School Rhythm Band
Girl and
Boy Scouts
the Merchants
Justice Fines Jails Intoxicated Driver in Point Pleasant
Two cases heard by Justice A. M. Goodwin. John Filson Powell of New Haven fined $10 and costs for improper passing. Kenneth Priddy of South Charleston fined $50 and costs, license revoked for six months, and 24 hours in jail for driving while intoxicated. Arrested by Rancel Jividen.
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Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Goodwin
John Filson Powell
New Haven
Kenneth Priddy
South Charlester
Rancel Jividen
Plans Near Completion For School Festival
The Ord nance School PTA finalizes plans for a fall festival on October 25 from 6 to 10 p m Mrs Phyllis Clark chairs with Martha Haught as co chair. Decorations include Betsy Norvell Virginia Brice and George Vaughn. A pet show under Walden Roush sponsorship is slated for 1 p m.
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Point Pleasant
Ordnance School Pta
Phyllis Clark
Martha Haught
Betsy Norvell
Virginia Brice
George Vaughn
Walden Roush
Barbara Burdette
P. A. Penley
Ruth Pierce
Sam Jefferies
Wandell Pancake
Roy Krebs
Woody Mace
Earl Sturgeon
Faye Holmes
Howard Tully
W. C. Gilmore
Point Pleasant AAUW Meeting and Rebekah Lodge Notice
Point Pleasant AAUW branch will meet Monday Oct 14 at the home of Mrs Delmer Dow with hostesses Mrs F W Quillin Miss Norma June Durst Mrs William H Bardin and Mrs Harald Senf. The Fine Arts Committee chair Mrs Quillin will present piano selections and discussions on primitive art the short story and poetry. The Orpah Rebekah Lodge No 210 will meet Tuesday evening at their lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
American Association of University Women
Delmer Dow
Main St
F. W. Quillin
Norma June Durst
William H. Bardin
Harald Senf
Fine Arts Committee
Quillin
Orpah Rebekah Lodge No. 210
Mrs. Wilfong Returns Home After Visit to Elkins
Mrs. D. G. Wilfong of English Road returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs. H. G. Kittle, in Elkins. She traveled from Charleston by plane.
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D. G. Wilfong
English Rd
H. G. Kittle
Elkins
Charleston
Wilfongs Announce Birth of Second Son
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas G. Wilfong Jr of Charlottesville Va announce the birth of their second son on Monday at University Hospital. The couple’s first son is Dallas G III. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dallas G. Wilfong 115 English Rd Point Pleasant Mrs Frank Grass Hamlin and Buck Tincher Milton W Va.
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Point Pleasant
Dallas G. Wilfong, Jr
Charlottesville
University Hospital
Dallas G
ITI
Dallas G. Wilfong
English Rd
Frank Grass
Hamlin
Buck Tincher
Milton
W. Va
Guard Role in National Defense Outlined at DAR Meeting
Major Richard G. Tatterson spoke to the Col. Charles Lewis Chapter DAR at the Mansion House about the National Guard's broad scope in 48 states and overseas reserves, urging civil defense support and noting limited enthusiasm in peacetime. Local chairwoman Mrs. Sayre presented pamphlets on civil defense. the group voted to contribute to the national DAR library and welcomed 13 new members.
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National Guard
Richard G. Tatterson
Col
Charles Lewis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mansion House
Tatterson
John Sayre
National Defense
Eunice B. Beller
I. G. Wolden
Benjamin
William H. Bardin
National Dar Library
M. Holly Simmons
Keblish Named Penn Co captain for Second Straight Year
Pete Keblish is named co captain of the Penn football team for a second consecutive season. He plays guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Keblish
Penn
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