Fifty Volunteers Aid Scout Drive In Point Pleasant
About fifty people volunteered to solicit for the 1956 Boy Scout finance campaign in Point Pleasant with a breakfast kickoff at the Moose Home. The drive aims to raise around 4000 dollars to support Camp Arrowhead maintenance, a full-time scout executive, new packs and troops, and broader scout activities in the Tri-State Area Council budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. J. Hyer
Oscar Clark
Gallipolis
M-G-M
Camp Arrowhead
Tri-State Area Council
West Virginia
Guide Ready For Printer in Point Pleasant
State schools and Conservation Commission report the teacher’s Guide for conservation education in public schools is nearly ready for printing. The joint effort aims to simplify conservation concepts into plain English for use from primary to high school students with everyday life examples. About 25 000 copies may be printed if funds are secured.
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Point Pleasant
Conservation Commission
Commission
Seventh Place for 3664th Ordnance Co in West Virginia National Guard
The 3664th Ordnance Co. of the West Virginia National Guard received seventh place in the 2nd Army inspection. Three units earned superior ratings. nine were excellent, 13 very satisfactory, seven satisfactory, and 15 unsatisfactory. MSgt Howard Tully cited overall strength as a major factor, noting the unit is about 35 men under strength.
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Point Pleasant
Jocal
3664Th Ordnance Co
West Virginia
School Levy Amendment Discussed at PTA Meet
County superintendent C. H. Withers spoke at the Central Grade School PTA meeting about a school levy amendment. If approved in the general election, it would allow a 60 to 100 percent levy, extend excess levy duration from three to five years, and does not raise taxes. The meeting, chaired by Gene Ball, saw strong parent interest and a committee named to study the amendment before presenting to the county executive committee.
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Uxtrabalant
Ordnance School
PTA
Ohio
Kentucky
Hyer
Hyers
Carl
Nutt
Walt Windsor
Janies
W. Stevens
John Hushion
Manford Blessing
Garrett Green
Earl Sturgeon
Frank Haught
Point Pleasant
C. H. Withers
Withers
Gene Ball
Ball
Pt Pleasant Society Elects Youth Fellowship Officers
Sue Ellen Call is elected president of St. Paul's Methodist Youth Fellowship with Marvin Baker as vice president and Gladys Pyle as secretary. Plans include church membership growth, social service expansion, a members workshop, and a parents night crusade aimed at full church attendance by Christmas. The pastor is Rev Thomas Schuler.
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Point Pleasant
Sue Ellen Call
St. Paul's Methodist Youth Fellowship
Marvin Baker
Gladys Pyle
Linda Baker
Sandra Morgan
Helen Baker
Thomas Schuler
Methodist Men Meet at Trinity Church Dinner
The Trinity Methodist Church men met in the church social rooms for the regular monthly dinner. C. L. Head presided in Joe Jordan's absence. Pastor Alvin C. Young led the program and plans for upcoming programs and the preaching mission were discussed.
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Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church
C. L. Head
Joe Jordan
Alvin C. Young
Birth of Sharon Anne Toms at Chillicothe hospital
Mr and Mrs Rex Toms of Waverly Ohio announce the birth of their first daughter Sharon Anne on October 13. The baby’s mother Emma Jean Tams Toms formerly of Point Pleasant. Grandparents Mrs Harry Green Columbus and Mrs Cecil Toms Point Pleasant. Great grandparents Rev and Mrs E O Buckelew Hickory Chapel. Includes local relatives and ages of unrelated individuals and a wildlife note.
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Point Pleasant
Rex Toms
Waverly
Ohio
Sharon Anne
Chillicothe Hospital
M Toms
Emma Jean Tams
Harry Greenee
Columbus
Cecil Toms
Mr. Toms
E. 0. Buckelew
Hickory
Lions to Send Delegates to Fall Conference
District 29 A of the Lions International will send two delegates to the fall conference at New Martinsville. Myrl Coakley and Jim Darby will attend the day long activities where district governor Lester Doak of Paden City will preside. The program aims to better equip Lions Club officers and key committee chairmen to serve community interests through site endeavors.
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Trict
Lions Internation
New Martinsville Saturda
Myrl Coakley
Jim Darby
Lester Doak
Paden City
Lions Club
Siie
Mason County 4-H Officers Installed at Gallipolis Meeting
Mason County 4-H activity notes show Mountain Climbers' Club officers installed for the coming year led by Mrs. Lester Jordan. Officers include Jim Mitchell president Janice J vice president Janie J secretary Johnny Mitchell treasurer Mary land song leader and Linda Lowe news reporter. A Halloween party is planned for Oct 29 at Spruce Chapel Parish House. Additional attendees and helpers listed. Also mentions issued licenses for local residents.
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Point Pleasant
Lester Jordan
Jim Mitchell
Janice J
Janie J Retary
Johnny Mitchell
Henry
Maryland
Linda Lowe
Jordan
Gallipolis
Ferry
Spruce Chapel
Janie Jordan
Pat Henry Ovd
Kim Mitchell
Janice Jordan
America
Emmett Mitchell
Joyce McCoy
Marad Ray Bowser
William Gill
Julia Blain
Elaine
Susy Grimm
Joe Jordan
Mary Weather
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