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August 31, 1957: Historian Charles Ambler Dies at 81

Historian Charles Ambler died on August 31, 1957, at age 81. He was one of the most influential historians in West Virginia history.

The Ohio native grew up in St. Marys, West Virginia, and then taught in Pleasants County schools and served as the county sheriff. After earning degrees from West Virginia University and the University of Wisconsin, Ambler taught at Randolph-Macon College before returning to WVU in 1917, where he taught history for the next 30 years and served as chairman of the History Department. Among his enduring legacies was the creation of the West Virginia and Regional History Collection in the university library.

His research and writings explored many topics that had received minimal attention, such as the sectionalism that gradually divided West Virginia from Virginia and biographies of statehood leaders. He also wrote or cowrote histories of the state that would be staples of West Virginia Studies classes for decades.

Ambler was honored with the presidency of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association and numerous other recognitions. Capping off his distinguished career, he represented Monongalia County in the state legislature from 1951 to ’55.

Almost 1,000 New Businesses Registered in W.Va.

Nearly 1,000 new or foreign businesses registered to do business in West Virginia during the month of August, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Pleasants, Grant, and Marion Counties saw the most growth in business registrations. Each of those three counties increased its percentage by almost 2 percent.

In Pleasants County, 4 new business entities were registered. In Grant, 9 businesses; and in Marion, 40 new entities were licensed to set-up shop.

Since Secretary of State Mac Warner took office in January, over 7,300 new businesses have registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office.

August 31, 1957: Historian Charles Ambler Dies at 81

Historian Charles Ambler died on August 31, 1957, at age 81. He was one of the most influential historians in West Virginia history.

The Ohio native grew up in St. Marys, West Virginia, and then taught in Pleasants County schools and served as the county sheriff. After earning degrees from West Virginia University and the University of Wisconsin, Ambler taught at Randolph-Macon College before returning to WVU in 1917, where he taught history for the next 30 years and served as chairman of the History Department. Among his enduring legacies was the creation of the West Virginia and Regional History Collection in the university library.

His research and writings explored many topics that had received minimal attention, such as the sectionalism that gradually divided West Virginia from Virginia and biographies of statehood leaders. He also wrote or cowrote histories of the state that would be staples of West Virginia Studies classes for decades.

Ambler was honored with the presidency of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association and numerous other recognitions. Capping off his distinguished career, he represented Monongalia County in the state legislature from 1951 to ’55.

3 New Water Trails Designated in West Virginia

A West Virginia county has designated three new water trails that follow segments of the Ohio River and two tributaries.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Pleasants County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the three St. Marys-area trails on Friday. The Middle Island Creek Water Trail, French Creek Water Trail and Ohio River Wildlife Refuge Water Trail join more than a dozen such trails in West Virginia.

The three paddling routes approved by the West Virginia Recreational Trails feature slow-moving water and fishing and wildlife opportunities. They are limited to non-motorized watercraft.

Pleasants County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Jody Murphy says he hopes to work with Tyler County officials to extend the Middle Island Creek Water Trail upstream and eventually include the entire length of the 77-mile (124-kilometer) creek.

Officials Investigate Gas Workers Death in Pleasants County

Federal officials are investigating the death of a gas industry worker last month in Pleasants County.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports  the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is examining the death of 20-year-old Aaron Michael Flanigan of Pennsboro, which occurred Dec. 17.

OSHA spokeswoman Leni Uddyback-Fortson says Flanigan was working for Balis Well Service, using a wooden gauge stick to measure contents of a tank, when he was found unresponsive on top of the tank. Officials say Flanigan was dead when emergency crews arrived.

Uddyback-Fortson says although unknown at this point, the agency is investigating Flanigan’s death to determine if it was caused by exposure to hydrocarbon gases and vapors and oxygen deficient atmosphere.

Governor Adds Pleasants County to Polymer Alliance Zone

  Pleasants County has joined an organization that promotes West Virginia’s plastics and polymer industries.

An executive order signed recently by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin added Pleasants County to the Polymer Alliance Zone. The organization also serves Mason, Jackson and Wood counties.

Pleasants County Development Authority executive director J. McGoldrick says in a news release that the authority and the Polymer Alliance Zone will cooperatively market the county to plastics and polymer companies.

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