Hesson defends innocence amid jury indictment in Dillon County
Point Pleasant sheriff candidate Ernest Hesson responded to a special grand jury indictment by stating the charge of stealing 65 from J T Chanadoha is false. He claimed he found and held the money to wire to Mrs Chanadoha, promised to send proof, and said his office records showed no shortest discrepancy. He emphasized his long service as police chief and sheriff, urging fair jurors to judge his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
J. T. Chanadoha
Mary Chanadoha
Chanadoha
Chanadohas
B. W. Krodel
Mason County
Fifth Annual Essay Contest Is Announced
The governor's committee for the employment of the physically handicapped announces the fifth annual essay contest in 286 West Virginia high schools. Eligible are 11th and 12th graders writing on The Physically Handicapped A National Asset. State prizes total eight awards up to 350 dollars. first place earns a bronze plaque and a watch for the teacher. The top West Virginia winner advances to Washington D C for national judging. national prizes include cash and an expense paid trip to D C for the winner. West Virginia has produced two national winners in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Governor's Committee For the
West Virginia
Charles L. Rolfe
Rolfe
Washington, D. C
Charleston
Letart Falls Community Notes Include Obituary and Visits
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Leon Ottwo od at the Methodist Church with two ministers officiating. Burial was at Letart cemetery. A birthday party honored Shirley’s 10th anniversary. Various weekend visits and gatherings among local families are noted, with travels from Columbus Wheeling Lincoln Neb to Racine and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
Leon Otwood
T. T. Shelton
R. D. DeWitt
E. M. Roush
Freeland
Thomas
Howard Norris
Ray Hayman
Dale West
Ernest Clark
Colter Hayfan
Homer Warner
Paul Smith
Ray Heiney
Letart
John C. Young
Onor
Shirley
Darrell Roush
Don and
Pearl
Columbus
Roush
R. L. Roush
P. Alexander
G. . Sayre
Vera Norris
Farm Bureau Insurance Co
Albany Second Early Colony Settlement Claim
Albany New York sits as likely the second permanent settlement within the original thirteen colonies, a fact cited by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Central PTA Meeting Highlights Student Play Demand
Central school PTA met Tuesday evening with Mrs Richard Johnson as president. Due to illness Mrs Arthur Eads resigned as secretary and was replaced by Mrs Walter Sebly. Sixth grade students presented a program under Miss Iva Wise and Mrs Jessie Ruth Hunter featuring a three part play Rehearsing for the Program with named participants and musical readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School Pta
Richard Johnson
Arthur Eads
Walter Sebly
Iva Wise
Jessie Ruth Hunter
Sodlema Escue
Anthony Durst
Robert German
Carl Simpkins
John Thabet
Rodney Wamsley
Constance Holley
Patty Jones
Patricia Keefer
Margarite Keener
Nancy Leach
Judith Wolfenbarger
Nancy Gay Oliver
Lorea Lee Stanley
Jackie
Barbara Miller
Helen Largent
Eloise Clark
Connie Jo Davis
Patti Crawford
Clementine
Bobby Bissell
Nancy Cavanaugh
Franz Darst
Gene Davis
Edith Devault
Sodema Escue
Ruth Ann Forbee
Sue Frazier
Barbara German
William Hill
Shirley Robbins
Carol Ann Biffle
Susan Reveal
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set At Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary to meet Monday at 7 30 p m in Legion Hall. Members urged to attend and discuss routine club activities and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Rutherford and McGuffin Tie The Knot At Trinity Church
Mrs Dewilda Rutherford and Phil McGuffin were joined in marriage on October 21 in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev S D Rexrode officiated at 6 30 pm with only attendants Mrs McGuffin s brother and sister in law Walter Hyatt and his wife present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewilda Rutherford
Park Drive
Local social notes from Columbus and nearby towns
Mrs J P Keefer and Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones return from Columbus Ohio where Mrs Keefer's father J B Cordell is ill. Mrs Clarence Cox and son Michael visit Lincoln Ave while Mr Cox travels to Akron. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Cox from Cleveland and Mr and Mrs R P Wood and son Bobby of Chester Ohio. Basil Gibeaut of 209 First St is improving at home after several days illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Jeffries
Tommy
Bidwell
Willis Bearles
Portsmouth
James
J. P. Keefer
Elmer Jones
Main St
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
R. P. Wood
Bobby
Chester
Basil Gibeaut
First St
Letart Soldier Wounded At Korean War Front
Pvt. Manford R. Hutton of Letart, son of Mrs. Muriel M. Roush, Letart, was wounded in action in Korea, per a Defense Department casualty list. No further details were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
Pvt
Manford R. Hutton
Muriel M. Roush
Korea
Department of Defense
Rutland Church of Christ 123rd Homecoming Draws 200
The Rutland Church of Christ held its 123rd homecoming on Sunday Oct 19 with about 200 in attendance. Delbert Romine was the main morning speaker and a youth and children song fest preceded noon basket dinner. The afternoon program featured Rev R E Purttell and Rev Teater with multiple duets solos and a Lemly quartet. Many attendees came from Columbus Athens Millfield and West Columbia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Church of Christ
Delbert Romine
Alden
Carla Miller
Kathy Ann
Dee Thomas
Phylis
Linda
Marvin Creameans
Karen Thomas
Judy Mullens
Jessie Molden
Thelma Michels
Thelma Hysell
Ethel Nelson
Victor Braley
R. E. Purtill
Bradbury
Freeland Norris
Mr. Teater
Glouster
Ray Biddle
R. E. Purtell
Dennis Atkerson
Columbus
Arnold Grate
Grate
Edger Allensworth
Homer Rice
Middleport
Robert Linter
Dorothy Linter
Gola Graham
Donna Will Dexter
Etta Hart
Millfield
Lauren Williamson
Wilber Pierce
Lemly
Panied
Bernard Higley
Mildred Taylor
Judy Taylor
P. W. Shenefield
J. O. Hoppes
All of Columbus
Eva Welsh
Athens
Wayne E. Norton
Ida Hoppes
Chillicothe
George Childs
Minnie Gilmore
Ed Sisson
Adrian Carson
Dixie Lee Carson
Barbara Scott
June Baily
Elizabeth Hysell
Wilbur Pierce
Wayne King
Harher Rice
Roberta Young
Elsie Stewart
Barbara Walker
Beatrice Stewart
West Columbia
W. Va
William Lanning
Fairborn
Leroy Hutton
Nelsonville
Gertrude Lerallen
Vinton
Burell Drake
Langs
Churches and clergy listings in Pt Pleasant area
A dense schedule of church services across Pt Pleasant and surrounding towns. It lists Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Christian Science Lutheran parishes with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and midweek activities for numerous churches including St Paul Methodist and Harmony Concord Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sargent
Trinity Methodist
D. Rexrode
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Christian Science
Main Street
Mason County Lutheran Parish
George C. Werrick
Letart
Hickory Chapel
WSCS
ST. Paul Methodist
R. W. Marrs
Kent
Rufus Casto
Minter
Henderson
Mt. Union
Mee Hill
Pine Grove
Harmony - Concord
M. M. Mallcolm
Main Street Baptist
Daniel M. Dorsey
Sines
Evangelcal United Brethren
Harry Eckels
Eckard
Frebs
Mt. Olive
Point Pleasant
Isabelle Kiefer
Mt. Zion
Christ Church Episcopal
W. C. Bowie
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Lakin
Bruce
Morning Star
Advent Christian Church
Charleston Road
J. H. Crouse
Baraboo
Wis
Mason City
Ladies Night Planned by Point Pleasant Rotary
Point Pleasant Rotary Club announced Ladies Night for October 29 at the Moose Home. Dinner at 6 p.m. features Capt. and Mrs. Billy Bryant with square dance by Walden Roush and band. Secretary Russell Bibbee presided. club notes 100 percent attendance in three consecutive meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Northern District
Gallipolis
Truman A. Morris
Clyde
Youth Show Growth Noted in County Farm Youth Exhibit
The Mason County farm youth show continues to expand with 175 exhibits in 1950, 388 in 1951, and 543 entries this year. Exhibitors totaled 510. Warren T. King of the Chamber of Commerce announced figures and a general committee meeting is planned for Oct 29 to plan the 1953 show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Warren T. King
Chamber of Commerce
King
Workshops Conducted Across County for New Music Education Series
Music workshops were held countywide to implement the state education board’s new music education series. Principals and teachers provided extra equipment, reflecting concern to raise county children’s music education. County Supt. Kenneth W. Shaffer noted favorable reports. Chester Haddox assisted with the meetings alongside supervisors for art and penmanship and general supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
State Board of Education
Kenneth W. Shaffer
Chester Haddox
Brush Fire Stops On Mission Property At Point Pleasant Farm
A brush fire on the Point Pleasant Mission farm east of Jefferson Avenue burned about 15 acres. About 18 to 20 firefighters fought it around 7 p.m. and the blaze was controlled, then rekindled about 2 a.m. with eight firefighters returning to extinguish it. No buildings were at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jefferson Avenue
Principals And Teachers Hear Reports In Beale School Meeting
The County Teachers and Principals associations met at Beale School to plan monthly meetings. Committee reports covered National Education Association, Jackson's Mill, Buckhannon conference, and the extended school program. A reading on voting stressed civics and civic opportunities for students. The group emphasized support for the West Virginia Education Association's legislative program. The next gathering is set for Central School in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
County Teacher’s Association
Principals’ Association
Beale School
Garnette Kimberling
Erma Barnette
National Education Association
Carolyn Hayman
Zelda Knapp
Jackson's Mill
Leta Foglesong
Buckhannon
Helen Sterrett
West Virginia Education Association
Eunice Beller
Sandra Jones
WVEA
Central School
Annual Dinner Meet Slated for Nov 6
POINT PLEASANT The annual dinner meeting of the County Education and Classroom Teacher's Associations is set for Thursday November 6 at 6 15 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church. The program includes reports from the national Congress of Parents and Teachers, plus music and other entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Two Divorces Sought in Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk Office
Violet Jeannine Stork sues Homer Stork in circuit court seeking dissolution of marriage. Annie Mae Bright files for divorce from Randall Marvin Bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Circuit Clerk
Violet Jeannine Stork
Homer Stork
Anna ‘Mae Bright
Randall Marvin Bright
Winter announces birth of son William T. Winter III
Mr and Mrs William T Winter Jr of Bellmeade announce the birth of a son named William T Winter III at Holzer Hospital on Tuesday. The couple also have a two year old daughter Patricia. Mrs Winter is Evelyn Rainey daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Rainey of Bellmeade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William T. Winter, Jr
Bellmeade
William T. Winter III
Holzer Hospital
Patricia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hesson
A. R. Sheets
Eleanor and
Rosetta
G. T. Day
Lincoln
Neb
William Day
Wheeling
W. W. Varian
Varians
Ralph West
H. W. Quillen
Janice
Leechburg
J. A. Quillen
E. L. Decker
Racine
Quillens
Phoenix
Ariz
W. E. Shank
Lancaster
Walter Sayre
Paul North
Ralph Saunders
Lizzie Sayre
Herbert Sayre
Harold Wolfe
P. C. Wolfe
Albert Hill
Sheila
Walter McDade
Troy
Don Bell
St. Clair Hill
Huntington
Thomas Likens
Evelyn
Delmar Hollen
E. R. Hollen
Minersville
Central
PTA
Night Depository
Citizens National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Everett Lightfoot
Mary Arms
Virginia Arms Wyatt
S. W. Wyatt
Hazel Reed
Nellie Morris
Bob Reed
W. W. Braley
William and
Golda Graham
Hila
Ira Barker
Birdie May Haley
Robert Snowden
Ethel Snowden
Bruce Mays
Addie Michels
Helma
Lewis Rupe
Alma Rupe
Raymond
James Thomas
Karen
Clair Taylor
Grace Thomas
Rosa Barnes
Howard Phillips
Joe
Isabel
Elaine Spires
J. C. Phillips
Derrel
Lawrence J. Heiner
Blanche McCormick
Ray Markins
Alma Peterson
Crosby Greer
Edna Mullens
Judy and
Garnet
Alpha Plummer
Betty Siders
Elsie Deem
Jane Lynna Deem
Sharon McEachern
Susie Parker
Robert Hill
Blaine Giles
S. L. Bryant
Charles Barrett
Eva Fleming
Paul Sisson
Wesley
Mary Maples
Earl King
Pt. Pleasant Churches
Rotary
Mitchell
Charles ‘Perry
Taber
Kris Kringle
Kananga
Silver Bridge
PT. Pleasant
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