Council Hears Complaints At Point Pleasant Meeting
City council delayed start due to quorum issues and late arrivals from Councilmen Biffle and Cochran. Mayor Morgan announced hiring of city patrolman Jack McCoy and a contract with Texaco for oil. He outlined committee appointments, discussed bridge painting, air pollution complaints, and rejected the WIN project. Financials for general, water, and sewer funds were reported. forfeitures and fines were recorded for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leonard
Buster) Biffle
Robert Cochran
Morgan
Jack McCoy
Arthur McCoy
Henderson
City Ice
Texaco
League
Greenbrier Hotel
Bill Wellman
Penn Central Railroad
Wellman
Old Central School
West Virginia Employment Security
Arnett Roush
Carl Siders
Delvin Simms
Wadear Thabet
Leonard Riffle
Jack Juniper
Clay Hinkle
Wallace Smith Jr
Everett Grimm
Grimm
Thabet
Nial Minton
Parks and Recreation
Harry Rhodes
Minton, Wellman and
Juniper
Rhodes, Hinkle
Cochran
Planning Commission
Jim Wiggins
Cochran, Roush
Siders
Church of Christ
General Fund
Heehler Sets Deadline for Military Academy Exam
Rep Ken Hechler announced the Civil Service Commission will hold the final written exam on Tuesday Nov 4 for 1970 hopefuls seeking appointments to the Military Naval Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. Exams will be in Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston with eligibility limited to fourth district residents single candidates turning 17 and not past 21 by July 1 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Civil Service Commission
Military Academy
Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Ken Hechler
Huntington
Parkersburg
Charleston
Hechler
Cannon Office Building
Washington, D. C
Focus On Consumers At Charleston Meeting
The first annual meeting of the Consumer's Association of West Virginia opens to the public at Heart-O-Town Motel in Charleston from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday October 18. Workshops cover clothing fabrics food purchases education and legislation with speakers from state and federal offices and universities. Reservations and registration info provided with a $5 fee including dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Consumer’s Association of
West Virginia
Charles
Charlene) Sizemore
Heart-O-Town
Charleston
Charles Cavagnaro
Office of Consumer Affairs
Washington, D. C
Harod Amick
Shelia Sandy
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Benjamin Haught
West Virginia Department of Labor
Robert L. Stewart
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Chauncey Browning Jr
James Anderson
Jody Smith
West Virginia House of Delegates
William Blenko
Carole Vickers
Marshall University
Charles Hopkins
West Virginia Retailer's Association
Consumer Association of West Virginia
Twelfth Ave
Huntington
WVU Extension Office
LETA Girls Attend State Conference
Four Point Pleasant High School Future Teachers' Club members and advisor attended the State Future Teachers Association Conference at Jackson's Mill October 10 to 12. Attendees included Susan Stanley official delegate Mary Blanche Rawson Debbie Bush Janet Rhodes and Mrs Elaine Rouse advisor. The program featured John Van Schoonhoven national director and Dr Ross Culpepper. business meetings a movie workshops and recreation. Officers are Mary Ruth Bechtle president Donna Rulen vice president Giorgianna Sommer secretary Susan Stanley treasurer Teresa Lanham librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Future Teachers’ Club
Future Teachers’ Association
Jackson's Mill
Susan Stanley
Mary Blanche Rawson
Debbie Bush
Janet Rhodes
Elaine Rouse
John van Schoonhoven
Washington, D. C
Ross Culpepper
United Methodist
Charleston
Mary Ruth Bechtle
Donna Rulen
Georgianna Sommer
Teresa Lanham
Servicemen News From The Plains Area
Machinist Mate Fireman Apprentice David A. Allen son of Esta Allen and husband of Karen Brookhart resides aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in the Mediterranean. Spec 5 John D. Cunningham at Fort Knox Ky after 30 day leave at The Plains home. he completed a year in Vietnam as a combat medic with the 11th Armored Cavalry and was wounded earning multiple awards. Also notes Cerro Blanco New Mexico peak at 12 000 feet may be the southernmost U S glacier excluding Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Allen
Esta Allen
the Plains
Karen §. Brookhart
Athens
Mediterranean
John D. Cunningham
Ft. Knox
John K. Cunningham
Vietnam
11Th Armored Cavalry
New Mexico
United States
Hawaii
Weigs County Land Transfers
A series of property transfers in Weigs County shows multiple parcels and acreages moved between individuals and families. Transfers include Jennie Meadows, Henry Meadows, and Thelma Meadows in Middleport. Roma and Delors Cremeans in Rutland. Felicia Grueser and others in Salisbury Two. and various other parcels in Salisbury Two Olive Two Pomeroy Chester and Obs Two with numerous recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe
Meadows
Midddiaport
Jennie Meadows
Henry Meadows
Thelma Meadows
Middleport
Yara Wells
Sidney Wells
Rutland
Roma
Delors Cremeans
Joseph Groeser
Salisbury
Felicia Grueser
Evelyn Meven
Kreweroeser
Meten Waerhoeer
Edna
Kenneth
Seyfri Lawson Seyfried
Berth Heyfried
Virce Hubbard
Harold Hubbard
Omeroy
Gene Bass
Avonel
Mariel Hostetter
Olen Hostetter
Mary Hostetter
Olive Two
James A. Fultz
Janet Fultz
Jackie Elam
Freda Elam
Larry
Gloria Johnson
Charles Gilkey
Ella Gilkey
Fery Im Pogeville
Eugene Phillips
Nancy Phillips
Ruth Taylor
Wilard Taylor
Chester
Paul Larry South
Georgia M. Smith
Reich McKee
Tronster
Pomeroy
Francis McKee
Les Stonemetz
Helen McKee
Lois Ences
Lot
Ednare Ellen Smith
Willem Fred Inesch
Agua
Harold
Rice Marbot
Hori Ips
Cee
Gladys Thomes
Richard Sonar
Fred
Gladys Thomas
Richard Thomas
George Daniels
Fred Daniels
Wanders Eblin
Leona Eblin
Paul Karr
Ruth Karr
Chester Two
Charles Sayre
Paulie Oo Inlay
Slater Thompson
Harry Thompson
Edward Sigter
Judy Siloter
Marie Delong
Frank Herald Jr
Mary J. Herald
Elizabeth Smith
Willard Smith
Jean Mann
George Mannict
Helen Smith
James Casto
Beatrice Ellen Smith
Standerd O11 Co
Heiners Bakery
John Williamson
Leona — Willamson
Carol Pierce
Vivien Pierce
Ester Dailey
Asa Dailey
Elson Dailey
Jean Batley
Births at Holzer Medical Center Reach Dozens Named
A list of newborns and families appears from Holzer Medical Center including Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Holley Jr. and others reporting newborn sons and daughters. The long sequence names many parents and the towns Route 1 locations, reflecting a community-wide birth roundup.
Four Arrests Reported in Mason County Weekend
Four people were arrested in Mason County over the weekend. David Lyle Durst, 25, of Point Pleasant, faced a warrant and a charge of brandishing a deadly weapon. Joseph Neal Jr., 30, of West Columbia, was arrested on intoxication and hit and run charges. Jerry Reece, 39, of Columbus, was arrested by state police on intoxication charges. Ivan Young, 55, of Clifton, arrested by the sheriff on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
David Lyle Durst
Point Pleasant
Joseph Neal Jr
West Columbia
Sheriff's Department
Jerry Reece
Columbus
State Police
Ivan Young
Clifton
Arson Probe Into Farm House Fire Near Point Pleasant
State Fire Marshal and State Police investigate possible arson after a Monday blaze destroyed the two story home of Aubrey Nibert on Horse Lick Road in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Aubrey Nibert
Horse Lick Road
Nibert
Methodists Plan Camp Asbury Weekend and Events
Heath United Methodist Youth Fellowship discussed weekend camping at Camp Asbury near Rio Grande and organized a car wash at Middleport Fire Station on October 18 from 9 am to 4 30 pm plus a Halloween party on October 30 at 7 30 pm. Members include Jim Tye and others with advisors Mr and Mrs Jack Slavin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Camp Asbury
Rio Grande
United Methodist Youth Fellowship of Heath United Methodist Church
Jim
Jeff Tye
Karen Price
Sandy Johnson
Karen Johnson
Jennifer Goble
Eddie Brown
Twila Clatworthy
Mike Taylor
Mrs
Jack Slavin
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Highlights Births
Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davidson of Cheshire and a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Casey of Gallipolis Ferry. Also noted are births or mentions for Larry Roach Vienna Robert Gregory Charles McDaniel James Thomas Mrs. Glen Rice Point Pleasant Mrs. Kenneth Hager Coolville Lisa Guther Henderson Mrs. Charles Wamsley Jay Wiseman Stephen Bougeois Donald Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Abbott
Roy Browning
Tammy Capehart
Zella Craft
Clarence Grover
Carl Hamilton
Chancey
Houck and Son
Paul W. Jaquay
William Johnson
Leonard Jones
David Easler
Richard Matherly
Calvin McKnight
Scott Miller
Ebber Norris
Lisa Smith
Leonard J. Stearns
Leonard van- Meter
Keven Lee Williams
Ralph Dickerson
Robert Kuth
Frank G. Smith
Donna Allen
Jerry Brown
H. Stanley Drake
Charles Eblin
Earl Eubanks
Jack Gussler
Kenneth Halstead
Mitchell Holley
Lawrence Long
Jasper Lowe
James Neal
Donald Newell
William Scott
Peter St. Waldeck
Forrest Sark
Eugene Bare
Gerald Clark
Clinton Conger
Ora Crabtree
Joseph Blackburn
Maggie Brunton
David Cole
William Eblin
Larry Exline
Christi Lea Glover
Homer Gordon
John Jenkins
Frederick Lamm
Shelia Lanham
Randall A. Long
Robert Osborne
Joe M. Owen
Kenda Ritenour
Rick Swain
John T. Trotter
Allen Davidson
Cheshire
John Casey
Gallipolis Ferry
Larry Roach
Vienna
Robert Gregory
Charles McDaniel
James Thomas
Glen Rice
Point Pleasant
Kenneth Hager
Coolville
Lisa Guether
Henderson
Charles Wamsley
Jay Wiseman
Stephen Bougeois
Donald Duncan
Pleasant Valley Sells Hospital Dance Tickets
Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary sponsors its second annual Ho Down on Friday October 17 from 9 to 1 at the Moose Home. Kanawha Valley Ramblers provide music for round and square dancing. Public invited. Tickets are five dollars per couple and limited to 1500, sold to couples only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Kanawha Valley Ramblers
Point Pleasant Police Report Seventeen Accidents
Point Pleasant Chief Jack Pyles reported September police activities. Twenty one accidents were investigated and eleven drivers were arrested. Parking tickets totaled 57 plus two unlawful parking notices. Road law violations included 22 instances and eleven disorderly conduct arrests. Department hours totaled 860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jack Pyles
Injured Football Player and Children Admitted to Holzer
Three persons were admitted to Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis for injuries. Roger Abbott, 16, may have a second cervical vertebra fracture from a football game at Memorial Field between Meigs and Gallipolis. Youana Johnson, 6, fractured her arm after falling from a tree in Vinton. Kevin Williams, 13, from Vinton, was admitted for observation after an injury at Southwestern High School.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Medical Center
Roger Alean Abbott
Horace R. Abbott
Pomeroy
Memorial Field
Meigs
Youana Johnson
Dorothy M. Johnson
Vinton
Kevin Lee Williams
Leonard Williams
Southwestern High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. D. Morgan
Joe James
Hartford
Charles Legar
Ray Roush
Mason
Charles Ebersbach
Goodyear
Michael Bucci
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Chemical Division
Russell DeYoung
Rep
Heehler
LETA
Weigs County
Holzer Vmedical Center
Mitchell C. Holley Jr
Minersville
Clifton R. Fraley
Jimmy D. Amburgey
Racine
John W. VanMeter
Syracuse
Rson
Methodists
Mary Slavin
Mississippi River
Acadia National Park
Maine
Fire Department
Pleasant Valley
Holzer
Tuppers Plains
Chio Dept. OF Health
Barbara
Car
National Automobile Dealers Association
Official Organization of America’s Franchised
New Car and Truck Dealers
Washington, D.C
N.A.D.A
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