Incentive Pay Plan Discussed at Cooperative Stores Meeting
A meeting of managers and employees from six stores heard that last year’s incentive pay totaled 75 773.55, distributed among 462 workers. This year 97 stores participate, with tonnage up and 121 807.05 expected to be paid. District Manager Burg noted the program boosts SSC salaries toward or above industry levels. Stores represented included Point Pleasant Huntington Parkersburg Spencer Charleston and Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cottrill
Era States
Moose Home
M.D. Cottrill
Exmond
B. J. Burg
SSC
Sandy Pyles
Huntington
Parkersburg
Spencer
Charleston
Ashland
Sergeant Is Veteran of WW II
Point Pleasant native George Otis Fisher enlisted as a sergeant in the West Virginia National Guard, served 1943 to 1946 in Europe, and earned the Bronze Star and multiple commendations. A 1941 Point Pleasant High School graduate, he is the son of Elizabeth Fisher and is married to Betty with two children, Walton Lee and Alan Van. He later held roles as a chief warrant officer and commissioned officer within West Virginia units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George Otis Fisher
Washington Ave
West Virginia
WOJG
CWO
Regular Army
Europe
Point Pleasant High School
Elizabeth Dorothy Fisher
Lincoln Ave
Dexter Girl Scout event at Nelson home hosts party
Dexter residents attended a community gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Nelson where a Two taies Aid of the Dexter Church was entertained and a birthday party for Rodney Davis on his fifth birthday was celebrated with hats games gifts and refreshments attended by thirty four children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Jess Nelson
Rodney Davis
Kenneth David
Levering Family Reunion Held at Logan Park
The Levering family gathered at Rachelmacher Park Logan for a reunion led by Sam Levering president and Mrs Herman Bumgardner secretary. Guests included numerous Levering relatives from Nelsonville Columbus Groveport Albany Massillon and other Ohio towns. Next reunion set for the second Sunday in August at the same location with Delmar Woody Bumgardner and Albert Levering organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Levering
Rachelmacher Park
Sam Levering
Nelsonville
Herman Bumgardner
Harry Burchfield
Deimar Bartoe
Raymond Clark
Frank Layton
George Wise
All of Columbus
Edward Levering
Max Levering
Frank Bailey
Albany
Albert Levering
Massillion
William Levering
Canton
Wilbur Levering
Lloyd
Pittman
Edward Pittman
New Plymouth
Charles Levering
Malta
Entertai
Delmar
Everett Woody
Bumgardner
Woman Charged With Obstructing Officers At Preliminary Hearing
In Point Pleasant Ella Craddell of Gallipolis was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of obstructing an officer in the administration of justice at a preliminary hearing. The city police and sheriff's department were involved while other local events and notices appear in this mixed report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ella Craddell
Gallipolis
Carl Richards
Justice of the Peace
A. M
Ann
Columbus
Sher
Ray Nicholson
Huntington
Smith-Adkins
Gary Crad
American Legion Hall
Miss Mary Mayes Discharged at Apple Grove
Mrs. Mary Mayes of Apple Grove was discharged on September 26. The discharge was recorded alongside similar notices for the community, confirming her release from medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
avmirTel
RR. Crawford
Apple Grove
Mary Mayes
West Reno couple united in Pt. Pleasant ceremony
Nancy Birchfield Snodgrass of Reno and Arthur Thom, also of Reno, were married September 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell in Reno. Rev. S E Schroeder presided over a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a pale blue sheath taffeta dress with white lace overlay and blue velvet ribbon, with matching blue hat. The matron of honor Mrs. Campbell wore navy blue with pink carnations corsage. Kim Woodgrass served as flower girl in pink. Best man was Mr. Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Birchfield Snodgrass
Reno
Nev
Arthur Thom Reno
S .E. Schroeder
Don Campbell
Mrs
Point Pleasant Personal Details From Local Wedding
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Campbell home. Dana Bradshaw of Vianst is the bride daughter of a surgical patient Mrs Maud Birchfield of Jeffer for several days at Peters son Blvd. and a graduate of Point Pleasant High School. She was employed with Appalachian Power Co. while residing here. Mr. Thomas is the son of Walter Thomas Reno, a Reno High School graduate who attended the University of Nevada and now resides in Reno. Miss Marjorie Waldie and Mrs Knox Dye and Mrs Clifford Durst are delegates to the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club for the 25th annual Southwestern district convention in Hamlin. Speakers will be Mrs Frank Claytor Jr of Princeton and Mrs James Searbo of Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eywood Nelson
Keith Weaver
Ois Bolen
Columbus
West
Campbell
Dana Bradshaw
Vianst
Maud Birchfield
Jeffer
Petersson Blvd
An’s Hospital
Huntington
Re- Point Pleasant High School
Charleston School of Business
Appalachian Power Co
Thomas
Alter Thomas
Reno
University of Nevada
Ing
Marjorie Waldie
Knox Dye
Clifford Durst
Point Pleasant
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Hamlin
Frank Claytor, Jr
Princeton
James Searbo
Montgomery
Hyer Accepts Post In Boy Scout Fund Drive
C J Hyer, local attorney, accepts a Kiwanis backed post to lead a one day blitz to raise funds for the Boy Scout drive in Pleasant v 4. Drive set for October 6 with Fritz Frey announcing the plan at a Moose Lodge dinner meeting. Leon Putz of Point Pleasant Senior High School assisted by presenting magic and math feats to members and guest Lorenzo Clark attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runs Pleasant
Pitt” Hyer
Boy Scout Fund
Fritz
Putz
Lorenzo Clark
Birthday Dinner for Bobbie Dixon Before Army Departure
A Downington birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dixon marked the impending Army service of their son Bobbie. Guests from Downington and nearby towns included the Clark family of Harrisonville and the Dixon and Clark households from Athens, among others, with several children in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downington
Frederick Dixon
Bobbie
Glen Jewell
Robert
Ancil Burbridge
Phillip
Linda Kay
D. O. Whaley
Dixon
James Clark
Vesta Robinson
Robert Clark
Larry
New Moose Lodge Members Sworn In at Regular Meeting
Four new members were initiated into Moose Lodge 731, bringing total membership to 420. The ceremony at Pearl Robinson home was conducted by Gov. Dr. Don Shinn and Mrs. Norma Jean Wooten, with assistance from former Gov. Benson and Miss Luann Bolen, among other dignitaries and visitors. Numerous local residents and relatives attended the event and related social visits were noted throughout the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faint Pleasant
Order of the Moose Lodge
Slmer B. Dill
Canal Winches
Pearl Robinson
Don Shinn
Norma Jean Wooten
Benson
Luann Bolen
Tracy
William Rift Valor
Wes Rabinoen
Fle
Wildear Thabet
Ora Mar
Antaise
Hoch Batehari
Frey
Sorseantat
le Afms
A. A. Thomas
Vf Hawk
Dale Barnhart
Bradbury
Marriage Licenses In Point Pleasant And Tucson Report
Point Pleasant couple Wesley Chapman and Thelma Louise West, both 45, are listed for marriage licensure as of September 26. In Tucson, Robert Svob reported a stolen car built by a 13 year old for 25 dollars, described as lawn mower wheels and a tubular pipe frame powered by a washing machine motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Nerman
Wesley Chapman
Glennwood
Thelma Louise West
Glenwood
Wade Liman Chapman
Eather Crall
Clatterbuck) Chapman
James E
Betty
Jane (Binney) Hartigan
Lan Ogan
Tucson
Ariz
Robert Svob
Svob
Parties Open Headquarters in Point Pleasant Campaign Push
County executive committee chairs of both parties announce locations for campaign headquarters. Under Sen E Bartow Jones the Republican HQ is at 708 Viand St three houses north of Kroger Store. Second story donated to Young Republicans club near Somerville's Dry Cleaning on Main Street with full-time staff in each office to supply information and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. Bartow Jones
Republican Executive Committee
Viand St
Kroger
Jones
Young Republican's Club
Somerville
Main Street
CEA Picks Committees for 1956 55
POINT PLEASANT The county educational association executive committee led by Charlie Carr approves 12 standing committees for 1956 57. C H Withers plans a dinner meeting with the Classroom Teachers Association to discuss the school support amendment ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
County Educational Association
Charlie Carr
C. H. Withers
Eld
CEA
Dorothy Mitchell
Eunice Beiler
Twelfth Divorce Granted by Fifth Court Judge Harper
Fifth district judge J M Harper approved a divorce from Marceline L Stone and Van F Stone, per Divorce Commissioner William Bardin. The decree excused support for one child. Attorney for plaintiff Luff listed as Jack Johnson. The week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point
J. M. Harper
William Bardin
van F. Stone
Marceline L. Stone
Jack Johnson
Pleasant church notices list many services and pastors
Point Pleasant religious schedule lists church names, pastors, and weekly times. Pt Pleasant Church, Seventh day Adventist, Jordan Baptist, Main Street Baptist, Church of Christ, Harmony Baptist, Concord Baptist, Christ Church Episcopal, Catholic parishes, First Church of God, Christ Episcopal, Union Church of Christ in Christ, Nazarene, EUB, Bellemead EUB, Trinity Methodist, and Main Street Baptist noted with service times, Sunday schools, youth fellowships, midweek prayers, and dates where specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ervin Patrick
Seventh-day Adventist
John E. Hoffman
Jordan Baptist
Raymond Kelly
Main Street Baptist
Kenneth Chandler
Church of Christ
Henderson
Robert Kessinger
Harmony Baptist
Warren Dean
Concord Baptist
Christ Church
Jerome D. Rodgers
John O'Reilly
Sacred Heart Church of
St. Joseph's of Mason
Church of God
George Osler
Christ Episcopal Church
J Rome Rodgers
Roy
Bellemead Eub
Jack Higgins
Youth Fellowship
Adult Christian Endeavor
Trinity Methodist
Alvin C
Foung
J. G. F. Johnson
Ripley Road
Pam
Main St. Baptist Church
Robert Ray
WSCS Meeting and Choir Rehearsals Schedule
General WSCS to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m with speaker Mr John Berridge. Jur choir rehearsal Wednesday 6 30 p.m Senior MYF at 7 p.m First quarterly conference at 1 30 p.m presided by district superintendent Rev Paul Redfearn Senior choir rehearsal at 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
John Berridge
Paul Redfearn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messencen
T Fisher
Leverings
James Nicholson
Rome
Italy
Mason County
County Classroom Teachers Association
Earl Meadows
Pleasant Ridge
Sam Roach
Hazel Valley
Elanor McDonald Cole
Mason
Linda White
H. E. Bereford
Esther MacKnight
Pt. Pleasant Society
C. J. Hyer
Franklin Townsend
Sidney and
Donna
Nada Townssend
Tonite
Lady
Avtinin
Tunis
Cawoonde Wilde
Scatt Mart Andagy Totter
Forrest Rhea
Aehe Cockhart
Lee Gorcey & the
Bowery Boys
Pt. Pleasant Church News
Tobacco Road
Linde Clementine
James Stewart
Laramie
Binc Crosby
Grace Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Celeste Holm
John Lund
Tous Calmern
Sidney Blackmer
Louis Armstrong
Enmie Ore
Salmineo
Rachel
CME
David Wayne
Keenan Wynn
James Barton
Isi
Bros. Bayearne
Hangy Kelly
Iar N
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