Building Site Acquired By Bank On Main Street
Citizens National Bank purchased lots 2 3 and 5 with 91 foot frontage on Main Street in the 400 block. The property now occupied by Victory Oil Company and Jacksons Cab Service was bought from Velma Kiser Heiner. Bank director Charles Lewis Jr notes the bank plans to build eventually, but president C C Lewis is in Baltimore and could not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Citizens National Bank
Main St
Charles Lewis, Jr
C. C. Lewis
Baltimore
Victory Oil Company
Jackson’s Cab Service
Velma Kiser Heiner
Delegates Attend West Virginia Synod Meeting
About 200 delegates attend the state Synod of West Virginia Presbyterian churches gathering at First Presbyterian Church Huntington this week. The session began Monday with local church representation including Rev. John Sargent and elder H. H. Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
State Synod of West Virginia Presbyterian Churches
First Presbyterian Church
Huntington
John Sargent
H. H. Gutherie
Theater Robbed in Cincinnati After Gunman Holdup
The Twin Drive-In Theater in Cincinnati was about $500 poorer after a gunman robbed it today. Police reported a male suspect entered around closing time and fled on foot. No injuries were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ostrex Tonic Ad Promises New Pep for Couples
An old advertisement targets husbands and wives seeking vigor, claiming iron deficiency as the cause of fatigue and urging trial sizes and money-saving options. It promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets and vitamins with mentions of Athens drug stores and Gallaher’s Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gallaher’s Drug & Athens Primcy
Engagement of Lois Jean Rose to Seaman Paul Monroe
Mr and Mrs Jentress Rose announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Jean Rose to Seaman Paul Edgar Monroe son of Mrs William E Monroe Sr of 2215 Mt Vernon Ave and the late Mr Monroe The wedding is planned for late December Miss Rose a 1952 Point Pleasant High School graduate and former news editor majorette and Thespian understudy Mr Monroe a 1949 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and former band member He attended Marshall College and served in the U S Navy He is stationed at Key West Fla and the couple plans a county library fund style show and card party event led by Mrs George Otis Fisher and Mrs Chet Haddox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jentress Rose
Walnut St
Lois Jean
Paul Edgar Monroe
William E. Monroe
Mt. Vernon Ave
Monroe
Miss Rose
Point Pleasant High School
Surprise Club
O. D. Tennant Distributing Co
Mr. Monroe
Key Club
Photo Club
HIV
Future Farmers of America
Marshall College
U. S. Navy
Key West
Fila
Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club to Host October Benefit
The club plans a benefit bridge and canasta party linked to a fall style show on October 2 at 7 30 p.m. Moose Home co sponsored by local merchants. The organizing committee includes Mrs C W Kennedy chair Mrs Carroll E Kennedy co chair and other members with the style show committee led by Miss Goldie Pratt and Miss Joan Stew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Moose Home
C. W. Kennedy
Carroll E. Kennedy
Cochairman
O. Frederick Staats
Homer H. Icard
John Devault
Clifford Darst
Charles Hornbeck
W. W. Smith
Goldie Pratt
Joan Stew
Fortnightly Bridge Club entertained by Mrs. Haydon Lockhart
Mrs Haydon Lockhart hosted a Fortnightly Bridge Club event on Thursday at Ohio River Road with guests Mrs Edward Biddle who had high score, Mrs Robert Simmerman and Mrs Harold Shadle. Members playing included Mrs Donald Parsons, Mrs Homer Lowe Sr, Mrs Frank Aldred, Mrs Dick Allen and Mrs Lockhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydon Lockhart
Ohio River Road
Edward Biddle
Robert Simmerman
Harold Shadle
Donald Parsons
Homer Lowe
Frank Aldred
Dick Allen
Lockhart
Weekend Guests and Local Visits Highlight Charleston Notes
Social notes list weekend visitors and travels involving families and residents of Charleston and surrounding areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. H B Spencer, Miss Dorothy King, Mrs. Charles King, Vickie Sue, Russell Priddy, Junior, and others visiting from Ohio River Road, Bellemeade, Buffalo, Ripley Road, and Columbus. Delgates from Christ Episcopal Church attend Kanawha Convocation meetings in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Spencer
Seventh St
Spencer
H. B. Spencer
Charleston
Willie King
Arbuckle
Dorothy King
Charles King
Vickie Sue
Bellemeade
Russell Priddy
Junior
Ohio River Road
J. A. Bailey
Washington Ave
Jack Jiiden
Columbus
Ohio
G. L. Hulbert
Buffalo
Ross Warner
Red House
Billy Levi Thomas
Fort Dix
N. J
Oak Thomas
Ripley Road
Hayden Lockhart
Milton L. Miller
George Heater
Juliet Smith
Christ Episcopal Church
Kanawha
St. John
The
Episcopal Church
T. D. Armstrong
Parkersburg
William Armstrong
East Lansing
Mich
Bess Rice
Windsor Court
Washington, D. C
Helen Oseland
Mt. Venon Ave
New York City
West Virginia Man Hurt in Korea Action
Pfc. Glen McCarty of Hogsett, son of Mr and Mrs Robert McCarty, was seriously injured recently in action in Korea. No further details were learned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Korea
Point Pleasant
Glen McCarty
Robert McCarty
Hogsett
Chauncey-Dover Ex Vill Board Announces Coal Bid
Chauncey Ohio school district seeks sealed bids to supply coal for 1952-53 for all buildings. Bidders may propose two prices for No 6 and No 7 vein coal with delivery to storage as directed by the superintendent. Bids due by 8 PM October 8, 1952 in the hand of Woodrow Ferrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey-Dover
Board of Education
Chauncey
Ohio
Woodrow Ferrel
Youth Show Exhibits Set at Mason County Fair
Educational exhibits highlighting agricultural themes will headline the Mason County farm youth show at Harmon Park on October 2 3 and 4. Joe Bailey chairs the educational exhibits committee and notes the displays will teach a single aim or practice with real public value. Exhibits will be organized by various farm youth groups including Wahama Future Homemakers Wahama Future Farmers of America Point Pleasant Future Farmers of America Hannan Future Farmers Mason County Health Department and several 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Harmon Park
Joe Bailey
Bailey
Wahama Future Homemakers
Wahama Future Farmers of America
Point Pleasant Future Farmers of America
Hannan Future Farmers
Mason County Health Department
Rural Youth Meeting Set at Jackson's Mill
The Rural Youth of the United States of America Conference will convene at Jackson's Mill on October 25 for its sixth straight year at West Virginia's 4-H Camp. The event gathers former and current 4-H members to coordinate rural life improvements with leadership workshops under the theme Grasping Our Responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
United States of America
Jackson's Mill
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Hogsett Worker Hurt In Mishap at Locks
Hogsett employee Jimmy Blain injured at Gallipolis Locks when a sandblasting machine ran away and pelleted sand into his leg. Treated by a local doctor. Blain, son of Harold and residence at the government reservation, works on a dam repair crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jimmy Blain
Hogsett
Gallipolis
Blain
Harold Blain
Point Clinic Notices and Birth Record
Admitted Miss Hildean Johnson Crown City and Mrs. George R. Sheppard Henderson and Mrs. Joe Robinson Letart Route. Dismissed Mrs. Woodrow Stanley Buffalo and Mrs. Morgan O'Neill Leon. Birth to Mr. and Mrs. Owen A. Boster Cheshire Route 1 a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildean Johnson
Crown City
George R. Sheppard
Henderson
Joe Robinson
Letart
Woodrow Stanley
Buffalo
Morgan O'Neill
Leon
Owen A. Boster
Cheshire
United Jewish Appeal launches $35 million relief drive
The United Jewish Appeal begins a nationwide campaign to raise 35 million dollars in cash for Israeli financial relief. The drive aims to mobilize donors across the country to support Israel during economic hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Jewish Appeal
Legal Notice in Ohio Divorce Case Athens County 1952
Sylvester Marshall sues Helen Marshall of Pikeville Kentucky in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Cause No 20246 seeks divorce with hearing set on or after October 15 1952. Rowland Bridgewater and Gray attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marshall
Pikeville
Kentucky
Sylvester Marshall
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Rowland, Bridgewater and Gray
State of Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Eva Ruston
Wade Smith
Athens
Shafer Street
South Shafer Street
Margar
Paul Edgar
Margaret Edgar
William H Sharp
Albert R. Linscott
Fithia
New Marshfield Garden Club Meets at Mrs Stright Home
The New Marshfield Garden Club gathered at Mrs. R. H. Stright’s residence with vice president Mrs. F. G. Hoodlet presiding. Members and speakers included Mrs. M. E. Hoon Mrs. F. R. Brewer Mrs. Edith Sherman and others. Graveside services were held for Henry Thompson in New Marshfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Winnie McVey
Henry Thompson
Columbus
Carroll Chesser
Thompson
Myrtle Thompson
Majel Headley
Newport
Violet Gabriel
Barberton
Lee Trout
Gladys Hughes
McArthur
Austin Conkey
Fletcher Davis
Near Malta
Bertha Farmer
WSCS
Methodist Church
Harry Lovsey
Madora Davis
Shirley
Hazen G. Werner
Chillicothe
Kenneth Frazier
Helen Stright
Elsie Whitlatch
Wilma Romine
Shaw
Henry Brown
Roger Stright
Mason Men At Meeting At Buckhannon Camp
Sixteen Mason County men from Evan gelical United Brethren churches attended the sixth men’s congress at Buckhannon. Led by Rev. Harry Eckels, others include Rev. Donald Lockart, Rev. Homer Hicks, Rev. Boyd Scott, and laymen such as Paul Bennett and Ralph Bennington. On Sunday October 19 the group will organize a county wide district brotherhood at Vernon Church beginning at 2 pm with the Heights EUB brotherhood leading the program and devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Denomination
Buckhannon
Harry Eckels
Donald Lockart
Homer Hicks
Union
Boyd Scott
New Haven
Paul Bennett
Ralph Bennington
Carrol Cox
Raleigh Roush
Virgil Love
Stewart McDermitt
Robert Lewis
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Chester Jordan 26 of Leon Route 1 wed Mildred Durst 17 of Cottageville Route 1. Theodore Wallace Pope 21 of Columbus wed Betty Jo Van Meter 18 of Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Jordan
Leon
Mildred Durst
Cottageville
Theodore Wallace Pope
Columbus
Betty Jo van Meter
Clifton
New Haven Native Dies in Persian Gulf Area
Vernon Heck Mugridge 70, a New Haven native and merchant marine veteran of 40 years, died recently in a hospital in the Persian Gulf region. He served aboard the S S Apollo at death. Burial occurred in an American zone cemetery. Survivors include a sister Mrs Gerber of Bluefield, sisters Mrs Pat Crow of St Albans and Mrs Ed Reeser of Huntington, and nephew Frank Lawson of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vernon
Heck
Mugridge
Persian Gulf
Merchant Marine
S.S. Apollo
New Haven
Gerber
Bluefield
Pat Crow
St. Albans
Ed Reeser
Huntington
Frank Lawson
Detroit
Woman Injured After Fall at Home in Point Pleasant
Mrs. Jesse Mossman, 75, sustained a hip injury from a fall at her Sixth Street home around 3 p.m. Monday. She reportedly caught her foot on a chair rocker and toppled to the floor, then was taken to Holzer Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jesse Mossman
Sixth St
Mossman
Holzer Hospital
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Bank
State Synod
Art
George Otis Fisher
Chet Haddox
County Library Fund
Telephone Pomeroy
Logan Monument Company OF
Meigs County
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Leo L. Vaughan
Entertains Bridge Club
Duroy
Morrow
Sherifef
Ugns
Wwe
Paul Edgar Edgar
S. Shafer St
George Bateman
Dorothy J. Parmiter
New Marshfield News
Mr. Stright
Harold Stright
G. N. Sidders
Francis Clark
Johnstown
Winnie Sprague
Chester Baughman
Lena Nichols
Livingston
Mont
Everett Snider
Brickles
Riverside Drive
J.C. Snider
Everett Sniders
William Hughs
Maud Llewellyn
Ernest Whitlatch
David Cooper
Circleville
E. L. Wilson
Sara Cooper
Raymond Wilson and Sons
Jack and
Joe
Sol Goff
Donald van Dyke
Norfolk, Va
F. G. Hoodlet
D. Hoodlet
Mason
Athens Messenger
Julia Bowen
P.O. Box
Jacksonville
Fla
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Ady
Aundry Pul
Dodge
Daugherty - Tanner, Inc
N. Court St
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