Don McDonald:  

I was born in Parkersburg in the 1930s In those early years my grandfather owned the marina at the point, as it is called at the present time,My uncle Floyd worked at Blennerhasset Island, as a caretaker untill WW-Two, Then ended up in Noth Africa as a Mechanic And Machine Gunner on a Half Track. The Point was a beautiful small park, green grass launching area, side walk and 7or 8 benches, a nice gathering place for the local residents.Large passenger Excursion boats docked in the area, as did the Show Boats, Each carried a Callope, a large loud steam organ on the open rear deck. The music could be heard miles away. Got carried away, as you can see I loved growing up in a small community. I attended Park G.S.1938 thru 43. I was Lt.& Capt. Patrolboy, PHS 43 thru 47, finished at Timken Voc.H.S. in1949, Canton, Ohio. I was an apprentice at ...Expand for more