Beckley Girl and Howard Combs Wed in Bristol
Mr and Mrs Albert J O Neal Beckley announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Ann to Mr Howard Gilmer Combs in Bristol The bridal party includes Kathleen Harris maid of honor and Carl Kranig best man The couple will tour the Virginias and stay at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs The bride is a Richlands High School graduate and pianist The groom is a Bluefield graduate formerly with Hotel President Inc in Beckley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. O’neal
Beckley
Margaret Ann
Howard Gilmer
Lilly Reunion in West Virginia Seeks Biggest West Virginia gathering
Mullens reports Lilly family plans a large Lilly Reunion August 16 and 17 in the mountain region with speakers Mrs. D Roosevelt Ruth Bryan Rohde and Wendell L Willkie possibly addressing a crowd that may become the Souths largest ever Abe Lilly seeks prominence from his Charleston hotel and the Lilly family works to organize the event through committee chairs to make this years reunion the biggest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. T. Lily
Beckley
Lily Reunion Association
Abe
Deitrick Sells Store Then Plans New Branch Build
George Deitrick sold his Simon store to James Christian and will construct a new store on the site of a Branch maun about three miles away. The plan follows the transfer and outlines a nearby relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deitrick
George Deitrick
Simon
James Christian
Maun
5Si
Mullens Postmaster Reports brisk defense bonds sales
Mullens Postmaster John D. Farmer reports brisk defense bond sales with individuals contributing amounts such as James Fae $100 Louis J. Kaman $25 and John Shufflebarger $500. More than $75 in national defense stamps have been sold at the Mullens post office. May receipts fell short of April total by about $296.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
John D. Farmer
W. On. James
Louis J. Kaman
John . Shufflebarger
National Defense
John D
Lal Gay S
Rotary Defeats Legion 25 to 19 in Hard Fought Game
The Mullens Rotary club dominated the local American Legion Post with strong hitting and running Tuesday night, winning by 25 to 19. The report also notes a resignation of Louise Taylor from the school lunch program and mentions a large singing convention in Baileysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Legion
Mullens Rotary Club
American Legion Post
Taylor
Louise Taylor
Board of Education
Ylor
Nell Baylor and Leon Bishop Wed in Wardell Virginia
Miss Nell Baylor of Wardell and Mr. Leon Bishop of Richmond were married yesterday at 3 pm at her country home in Wardell with W. W. Arrowwood officiating. The decor featured white roses and lilies. Mrs. George Ward assisted with music. The bride, a Mary Baldwin College graduate, wore a powder blue Dallas dress with pink rose corsage. The groom, an architect in Richmond, and the couple will reside in Richmond after a reception for family and close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Nell Bayong
Wardell
Tazewell County
Leon Bishop
Te & Aes
Bluefield
George Ward
Winterhaven
Fla
Bishop
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
Seer to speak at event in Eysville with welcome address
In coming events the Seer will be present at Eysville for a gathering. L Cook will introduce R Bailey of Ballove who will deliver the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
Tae
Off to Denver for Cadet Rita Kinga assignment
Atty Pred and Frank Cerruti along with Mullens Ro club elect left by motor for Denver Colorado where they will attend international training cadet Rita Kinga from Denver enroute to Langley Field Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger Commas Atty
Pred
Frank Cerruti
Mullens Ro Club
Denver
Colo
Tary
Rita Kinga
Langley Field
Norfolk
Scout Leaders Outline Annual Program in Bluefield
James B. Benson county chairman and R. W. Kirk attended the Southern West Virginia area executive meeting Monday in Bluefield. The year's program was outlined. O. B. Roberts Pineville is the field executive for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Benson
Boy Scouts
R. W. Kirk
West Virginia
Bluefield
O. B. Roberts
Pineville
Comes
Ouster Proceedings Target State Senator in Wyoming County
The Wyoming County Court moved to oust State Senator Dr Wareie of Mullens last week, replacing him with a new county health official on that date. Senator Wylie faces removal action initiated by the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming County
Fen
Soulless
Wareie
Mullens
Wylie
Attendance contest dinner hosted by Presbyterian auxiliary
The Presbyterian auxiliary held a six month attendance contest climaxed with a church dinner in the rooms. Mrs Pred Hargrave led the event which drew about 50 church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Pred Hargrave
Church Ladies Plan Meeting Remnants of Tuesday Event
The ship hall of the Methodist church hosted a Tuesday evening gathering last week. Members listed include Mesdames C. BE. Steorta James Stearts G. D. Conner Kyle A. Coleman Brown Stone Ken Gore Walter Akers and Charles Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Hall
the Methodist Church
E. A
Bethlehem
Pace
Weo
Mesdames C. BE. Steorta
James Stearts
G. D. Conner
Kyle A. Coleman Brown
Stone
Ken Gore
Walter Akers
Xx. J. Oes
Charles Stone
R. N. Walthall
Auxiliary honors officers and members named
Mrs. A. Peterfish, president, appointed the following officers of the Wyalienng County Post No. 106 American Legion Auxiliary. The meeting was held at the hotel clubrooms with C. V. Feller, H. Hollingshead, and Miss Mabel Cuitines named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Peterfish
Gion
Wyalienng
C. V. Feller
Cnait H. Hollingshead
Mabel ‘Cuitines
Birthday Club Honors Two Members At Home
Fourteen members and guests of the Birthday club celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Kyle Cook and Mrs. Conrad Walker with pay at Mrs. Cook's home last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Kyle Cook
Conrad Walker
Mullens Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Graduations
Mullens residents welcomed family and friends visiting from Youngstown Oxford Columbus and Bluefield. Local students returned from Marshall Concord and other colleges for summer breaks while others attended Mayo Clinic Cordial visits included the Park family tale and a note on W. Polytechnical Institute events.
Morrissey Recital Showcases Mullens Pupils at Church
Gibson Morrissey of Bluefield presents a group of Mullens pupils in a recital at the Mullens Presbyterian church on Tuesday. Participants include Ruth Kirby Keaton Evelyn Tate Nancy Smith Ann Robertson Jean Miller Maxine Wood Shirley Markowitz Rodney Steele Sweetsee Carter and Charles McGraw. Lynn Ball and Mr Morphinsonrissey close the program with organ and piano selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Gibson Morrissey
Bluefield
Mullens
Piers
Mullens Presbyterian Church
Ruth Kirby
Keyton
Evelyn Tate
Nancy Smith
Ann Robertson
Jean Miller
Maxine Wood
Shirley Markowitz
Rodney Steele
Sweetsee Carter
Charles McGraw
Mor Orphin Rissey
Lynn Ball
Pregram
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Sam Foglesong After Supper
Mrs. Sam Foglesong was guest of honor at a stork shower following a covered dish supper hosted by circle 4 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Foglesong
Circle 4
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Local Families Share Summer Travel Updates
The Stump family visits Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley while Mrs. Staats and Mrs. Russell travel to Virginia and North Carolina. Charles Staats remains in Morgantown for aviation training. Racine Spencer and Marc Carper tour the West with planned stops in Oregon, California, and Texas before returning to Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
Charles
Morgantown
Charles Stump
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
Tracy Consort
Wv. G
Maryland
Carlells
Narvia
W. F. Staats
T. C. Russell
Blackstone
James A. Peterfish
Peterfish
Emma Jane Peterfish
Staunton
Racine Spencer
Marc Carper
Wallowa
Portland
Ore
Mullens
California
Texas
James Snell Injured in Boissevain Mine Accident
James Snell, a Pocahontas company employee from Boissevain, Va., was injured in a mining incident Tuesday afternoon. He was rushed to Bluefield sanitarium with a fractured hip and body lacerations and received a blood transfusion. his condition remained serious in late reports.
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Top
James Snell
Pocahontas Company
Boissevain
Bluefield Sanitarium
Kimballton Notes on Graduates and Local Visits
Mrs M B Kanode and sons attended graduation exercises. Walton Woolwine Jr. plans tech school at Dinwiddie. Woolwine family from Abingdon. various relatives visited, attended funerals, or stayed with local families. Several names and cordial exchanges mark a busy week in Kimballton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaeies
Ann
R. H. Journel
Fowler Johnson
Providence
Gladys Caldwell
E. L. Liddle
Jim
Coalwood
Mms. W. M. Johnson
Elizabeth and
Beulah Johnson
Mary Lois McCall
Pembroke
C. M. Caldwell
Gladys Beaman and Troy Stallard Wed May 31
Mr. Charles B. Beaman of Huntington announces the marriage of his daughter Gladys Beaman to Troy R. Stallard son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Stallard on May 31 at 9 am in the manse with Rev William Crowe Jr officiating. The bride a Beaver high school senior in Concord State Teachers college and the groom a Big Creek high school War attendee Hiwassee college and West Virginia business college graduate. The couple will reside at 212 Ramsey street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy R. Stallard
Gladys Beaman
Huntington
Stallard
Concord State Teachers College
Olan Mills
Walter F. McCcanthay
Rochester
Mayo Clinic
William Rezgonico
Rosalie
W. H. Akers
8. P. Pearis
Bluefield
Ruth Toler
Ellwood Greene
Concord State Teachers’ College
Philip Kirby
Greenbrier Military School
R. W. Kiry
Buddy Clark
Bruna Rozzonico
Olga D'Antoni
Marshall Pie
Lucille Mounts
Vi Ja Intermont College
Katherine Finney
Averett College
Danville
Phyllis Lusk
Blackstone College
Blackstone
Janeth Early
Lois
Beulah McKinney
W. H. Sperow
C. H Jeffries
Mullens
W. A. Pinney
Kathryn
Jack
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
W. E. Finney
T. Hoge
Hiram
Charles B. Beaman
Gladys
Charles W. Stallard
Onate
An Manse
William Crowe
State of Beaver High School
Big Creek
War
Hiwassee College
West Virginia Business College
Harry H. Bailey
D. C
New York
Concord
Ramsey Street
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Howard Combs
Bristol
A.C . Early
Highland Avenue
Baileysville
Bonely
Gerviers
Leslie
Nell Baylor
Wardell, Va
NEW County Health Officer
Ellwood
Stambaugh
Martha Park
JL. H. Park
Youngstown
Stam
Virginian Railway
Fred Thacker
Dave Arnold
C. Neal
E. D. Humphreys
Hillard Hayzlett
Roger Pritchett
Woodrow Cook
Mr. Reynolds
Rodney Davis
Ralph Hash
Violet Cathers
Howard Griffith
Paul Goode
Alton Caldwell
Frank Penn
Ruby's Beauty Shoppe
Rita Faye Trau
Cleveland
Ohio
Roselyn Kammer
Jefferson Street
Trau
Breckenridge Photo
Tip Top
Walter Mathena
Alice Wil T. Proffitt
Con Billy
J. Harry Bundy
Wittens Valley
Sam Bunday
Bundy
Cyrus Melvin
Viola Johnson
Norton
P. F. Casimo
Katherine
Jenkinee
Wille Clara Dawson
Ollie
Carrie Harrison
Johnson
Salem
Gotham
Coffee Or Tea Service
Cc Well & Tree Meat Platter
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Kimballton, Va
Troy Stallard
Sonu Mercer Les OS
Norma
End Encesves Co
Se Food Choppers
Leonard
Warlick Furniture Store
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