Docket set for July term in Pineville court with multiple murder charges
Pineville West Virginia docket set for July term features four murder indictments and trials scheduled for July 23. Cases include Bennett Syck over Vernard Browning death in East Pineville, Luther Canada over Elwood Buckley death at Oceana, and Class Canada tied to Woodrow Shumate killing near Soulsville. Also listed are DUI and related charges, numerous divorce and chancery actions, and misdemeanor indictments. Justice for many defendants to be decided beginning July 14 through July 23 proceedings.
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Pineville
W. Va
D. M. Easley
Bennett Syck
Vernard Browning
East Pineville
Syck
Luther Canada
Elwood Buckley
Oceana
Canada
Class
Woodrow Shumate
Soulsville
Shumate
Duri
Moundsville
Osel Eber Bias
Jim Thompson
Bias
Birth of Barbara Elizabeth Worrell at Grace Hospital
Mr and Mrs Clarence Worrell announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday June 8 at Grace hospital Welch. The baby is named Barbara Elizabeth.
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Clarence
Worrell
Grace Hospital
Welch
Bbay
Barbara Elizabeth
Wyoming county students receive degrees from Concord and Marshall
Pete Morgan of Pineville and Sandy Basham of Baileysville earned bachelor of arts degrees from Concord State Teachers College. A J Shannon of Clear Fork also graduated. Harry Hartley of Mullens received a bachelor of science and the Davis honor medal as the outstanding 1941 graduate. Di D Antoni of Mullens graduated from Marshall College in physical education and athletics. James Herringley, Pineville, is a Marshall correspondent.
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Wyoming County College
Pete Morgan
Pineville
Concord State Teachers College
Sandy Basham
Baileysville
A. J. Shannon
Clear Fork
Harry Hartley
Mullens
Davis
di D'Antoni
Marshall College
James Herring
Ley
Marshall
Elkin Residents Host Farewell Dinner for Visitors
A farewell dinner was given Wednesday evening by Mr and Mrs Byrd and others from Elkin to visiting relatives. The hosts and guests planned a summer vacation stay, with the visitors returning to Elkin Thursday after their visit.
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Byrd
Wina Harris
Elkin
Wand
Co ‘Byrd
Virgil A. Cook
Rosa
Pineville plans Fourth of July committees and acts
Business leaders from Pineville and the Rotary Club met at the Pine Theater to organize committees for the July Fourth celebration. C. E. Harvey leads headliner negotiations for a high diving or artist act. Boy Scouts will handle the patriotic theme with Charles E. Wood delivering the address.
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Pineville
Pine Theater
C. E. Harvey
Virgil H. Stewart
Robert Bailey
C. A. Blankenship
C. E
Miner Billy Miles Injured Entering Mine Entrance
Billy C. Miles a former Gheekes worker was injured as he entered the mine entry for his shift. The accident occurred at the mine site with Miles sustaining injuries but no further details provided.
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Billy C. Miles
Gheekes
Motor to Charleston
Mr and Mrs C E Harvey are towed to Charleston or accompanied by King Harv.
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Charleston
C. E. Harvey
T RF
King Har
Visit Prolongs Bond Between Mrs Cales And Family
Mrs Cales, mother of Vey, has been visiting for two weeks, extending family ties during her stay and adding to the household's daily life.
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Vey
Mrs. Cales
Funeral for Walter Dunmire Attended by Ecclebargers
Mr and Mrs Ed Ecclebarger were called to Punxsutawney Pennsylvania last week to attend the funeral service of Walter Dunmire, a relative.
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Ed Ecclebarger
Punxsutawney, Pa
Walter Dunmire
Special term of circuit court held in Pineville
Attorneys attended the special term of circuit court in Pineville on Monday led by Judge Howell M. Tanner and A. S. Kemper Jr of Bluefield Judge Reno F. Howard of Welch Oppie L Hedrick and Fletcher W Mann of Beckley Mrs H W Dushkoff William M Holroyd Grover C Worrell and Frederick T Kingdon of Mullens Judge R D Bailey F E Shannon Paul D Blackshear W Clyde Senter Clarence B Worrell and Robert Bailey of Pineville
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Circuit Court
Pineville
Howell M. Tanner
A. S. Kemper, Jr
Bluefield
Reno F. Howard
Welch
Oppie L. Hedrick
Fletcher W. Mann
Beckley
H. W. Dushkoff
William M. Holroyd
Grover C. Worrell
Frederick T. Kingdon
Mullens
R. D. Bailey
F. E. Shannon
Paul D. Blackshear
W. Clyde Senter
Clarence 8. Worrell
Robert Bailey
County road project moves ahead with tar and chips
The Mirable Construction company, Welch, low bidder on 65 miles of county line Pineville road surface work, has spent the past week applying tar and chips. Chips arrive by truck from a railway siding near the local high school.
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Mirable Construction Company
Welch
Pineville
State Road Commission
Tolliver Funeral Held for James A Toliver at Soulsville
James Amos Toliver 81 of near Soulsville found dead in bed at home Monday from heart attack. Survived by wife Ezina, three sons John W and B E Tolliver Mullens, Thomas Tolliver Ravencliff. daughters Lacy Phillips Saulsville and Marie Tolliver. siblings Lee Tolliver, Mrs Harrison Bolt Green Sulphur Springs, Mrs James Cook Puneral services held Tuesday at home with Rev Ott Tilley officiating. Interment in family cemetery. Also, three Gillam McDowell county men Douglas Dooley Wade Eldridge Walter Walk arrested for dynamiting fish in Pinnacle Creek Wyoming county. case held for grand jury. Detained pending further action.
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J. A. Tolliver
James Amos Toliver
Soulsville
Ezina Tolliver
John W. Tolliver
B. E. Tolliver
Mullens
Thomas Tolliver
Ravencliff
Lacy Phillips
Saulsville
Marie Tolliver
Lee Tolliver
Harrison Bolt
Green Sulphur
James Cook
Puneral
Ott Tilley
McDowell County
Pinnacle Creek
Wyoming County
L. A. Anderson
Douglas Dooley
Wade Eldridge
Walter Walk
Gillam
W. R. Haga
Itmann
Anderson
Big Iteoak
Flora Cooke Elected Worthy Matron of Pineville Chapter
Flora Cooke was elected Worthy Matron of Pineville chapter No. 110, Order of the Eastern Star, at the annual election. Juanita Brokes served as Trustee. Appointments were made for Chaplain Hale, Marshal Elizabeth Butler, Organist Luna Worrell, Ahad Smith, Ruth Myhan, Esther Letah Cook, Martha Brooke Cooke, Electa Lydia Curry, Warder Pauline Brown, and Sentinel Clyde Senter. Installation is set for Thursday June 19.
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Eastern Star
Flora Cooke
Pineville
Order of the Eastern Star
Juanita Brokes
Hale
Elizabeth Butler
Luna Worrell
Smith
Ahad
Myman
Ruth
Letah Cook
Esther
Brooke Cooke
Martha
Lydia Curry
Electa
Pauline Brown
Clyde Senter
Sentinel
Ins
Lester Clan Reunion Planned for July 6
Lester Reunion chairman Walace C. Morgan announced the Lester clan gathering at the Ellis Farm on U S Route 52 one mile east of snow. The event on Sunday July 6 will feature speakers including Gov. M. Neely and other dignitaries and church figures from Southern West Virginia.
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Lester
Walace C. Morgan
Lester Reunion Association
Lester Clan
Ellis Farm
U. S. Route 52
M. M. Neely
Jhese R. Harry Peyton
D. Bailey
Jesse Uine
Vaw
West Virginia
County Singing Meet Draws Hundreds at Baileysville Church
Hundreds expected to attend a county singing meet at Baileysville church Sunday. The program includes twenty quartets and duets.
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Baileysville
Night Fishing Techniques for Bass and Pike
This article outlines effective night fishing tactics for bass, wall eyed pike, and northerns. It covers lure choices like No-Snag river runt models, topwater baits, glow paints, and fly rod methods, plus tips on night reconnaissance, equipment, and safety. It also notes birds' ecological benefits and references Fish and Wildlife Service pamphlets.
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Dastiam
Rediomag
Pavel
Convention Address Set By Local Officials
Judge R D Bailey the local prosecuting attorney will deliver the welcome address at the county convention. Claire L Cook of Itmann is listed among attendees and is involved in organizing the event with other musical groups invited to attend.
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R. D. Bailey
Claire L. Cook
Itmann
Pineville Scout Leaders Declare Fruit Jar Collecting Day
Scoutmaster Woodrow H announces Pineville Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will observe Saturday as fruit jar collecting day for the school lunch program. The event aims to gather jars to support lunch services and boost community involvement.
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Woodrow H
Pineville Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Kerry Kelly Hosts Ninth Anniversary Shirthaar Party
Kerry Kelly entertained at a Shirthaar party marking her daughter Joyce’s ninth birthday on Thursday afternoon June 5. Guests and children enjoyed games and refreshments served by Kerry with help from Mrs. Darrell V. McGraw.
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Kerry Kelly
Joyce
Darrell V. McGraw
Frances Marie Pais
Lee Cook
Patty Blankenship
Joan
Nancy Stewart
Joan Dalton
Nancy Cameron
Wanda Pais
Vanda Hoke
Darrell V. McGraw, Jr
Warren Randolph McGraw
Robert Browning
Bobby
Billy
Local relatives and army air corps member visit
Mr and Mrs Kerry Kelly and Khiaven were guests of relatives at Bearhole on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Merrell W McGraw and friends were in Beckley. He and Mrs Darrell visited Charles Sizemore in Pineville, who is visiting his father here this week. Sizemore is a private in the U S Army Air Corps stationed at Bowman Field Louisville Ky.
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Kerry Kelly
Khiaven
Bearhole
Merrell
McGraw
Beckley Ree
Darrell
Charles Sizemore
Pineville
Sizemore
U. S. Army Air Corps
Bowman Field
Louisville
Holston Orphanage Homecoming Planned in Greenville
The Holston Orphanage will hold its annual homecoming in Greenville Tennessee on June. Superintendent J. L. Hardin announces an interesting program prepared by Bascom F. Jones of Nashville to be carried out after lunch.
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Holston Orphanage
Greenville, Tenn
J. L. Hardin
Bascom F. Jones
Nashville, Tenn
Tilt-Top Hats Spotlight Hat Designer Sally Victor
New York fashion note from June 14 highlights Sally Victor unveiling a tilt-top hat inspired by a tilt for sports wear and dinner. The designer showcased the concept in her window and noted strong interest with more than 2,000 sales potential as radio age influences style.
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New York
Sally Victor
Wild Turkey and Grouse Hatch Outlook for Quail Brood
Virginia wildlife biologists report turkeys and grouse hatch later in May and June with quail broods appearing by month’s end. Nesting success varies by species, with possible second turkey attempts and late quail broods into September. Weather conditions may yield a better year for game birds and shooting next season.
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Henry
Mosby
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Virginia
Federal offense bans shooting song birds with air guns
Wildlife officials warn that shooting robins bluebirds cat birds woodpeckers and other song and insectivorous birds with BB guns air rifles or similar weapons is a federal crime. It carries up to 500 fine six months in jail or both. Officials urge parents to warn children during summer vacation.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior
Plants Useful in Up land Wildlife Management Leaflet
A recent publication titled Plants Useful in Up land Wildlife Management recommends perennial cover and food plants for ten US regions and nationwide. W L McAtee notes that year round food and cover attract wildlife and support year round populations for landowners and hunting revenue.
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United States
W. L. McAtee
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior
Washgton
D. C
Mcee
McAfee
Condition of Curtis Farmer in critical state after Jenkin Jones mine accident
Curtis Farmer remains in critical condition two weeks after a state fall at the Pocahontas Fuel company Jenkin Jones mine. He lost both legs in the accident, as reported from Switchback West Virginia on June 14.
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W. Va
Curtis Farmer
Circle No 2 Meets in W C and Co
Circle No 2 of the W and of C met Thursday at Mrs H E Pudge home with Mrs R B Noel as leader A vocal duet In the Garden of Prayer by Mrs Hayes and Mrs Noel pleased attendees The meeting will be with Mrs F D Black One visitor Mrs King attended refreshments were served Mission Board report lists Mrs R B Noel Mrs R Coburn Mrs Terry Owens Mrs Ray Allen and Miss Willa Boynton from here
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H. E. Pudge
R. B. Noel
Garden of Prayer
Hayes
Mission Board
Coalfield Mission
R . Coburn
Terry Owens
Ray Allen
Willa Boynton
Revival at Coaldale Led by Rev T W Hayes
The Rev T W Hayes pastor of the Maybeury Methodist church will start a revival series at the Coaldale Methodist church on Monday. The public is invited to attend. A Daily Vacation Bible school will also be held next week in Coaldale with Miss Willa Boynton in charge.
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Coaldale
T. W. Hayes
Maybeury Methodist Church
Coaldale Methodist Church
Willa Boynton
Maybeury Girl Scouts Receive Membership Pins at Investure
Forty Maybeury Girl Scouts received their membership pins during a Wednesday investiture ceremony. Troop 24 leaders distributed pins to members, with Willa Sophien Covotys Burnette and committee members Mrs. W. Nunn Mrs. Ted White and Mrs. Louise Thacker participating. The meeting closed with the Friendship circle. A rally at Camp Miriam Houston in Carswell saw thirty six girls and leaders in attendance Saturday.
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Maybeury Girl Scouts
Troop
My Lively
Margaret King
Willa Sophien
Covotys Burnette
W. Nunn
Ted “White
Louise Thacker
Girl Scout Friendship Circle
Camp Miriam Houston
Carswell
Commencement Exercises Held at Local High School
Annual commencement exercises were held Tuesday evening in the high school gym. Preceding activities included program highlights and student acknowledgments as graduates prepared for the next steps.
Quarterly Conference Held at Maybeury Methodist Church
The Quarterly Conference met Wednesday evening at Maybeury Methodist Church with District Superintendent Rev. C. G. Eastwood presiding. New members 8. B. Warner and Arthur Adams were added to the board.
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Maybeury Methodist Church
C. G. Eastwood
B. Warner
Arthur Adams
County Schools Close for 1940 41 Term
McDowell county schools closed for the 1940 41 term as students said farewell on Wednesday. Classes ran longer this year due to a late fall opening.
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McDowell County
Whittingtons and McComases Vacationing in Florida
Mr and Mrs Terry Whittington with Mr and Mrs Frank McComas of Pocahontas Virginia are spending their vacation in Florida on a seaside trip and leisure visit.
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Terry Whittington
Frank McComas
Pocahontas, Va
Florida
New Indian Uniforms Shine for Elkhorn High Band
The Elkhorn High band unveiled crimson whipcord uniforms trimmed with white braid and belts, with drum major outfits featuring fringed jackets and a large white feather headdress. The group, praised for improving performances, presented a June 3 concert at Concord College before graduation exercises at A. College and plans more programs ahead.
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Elkhorn High
Concord College
A. College
Band Seniors Farewell After Final Concert
Ten members of the band are seniors and will be greatly missed after their final performance.
Closing Exercises At Maybeury Graded School
The Maybeury graded school closed on Wednesday with 201 enrolled students under principal W H McComas. Graduation was held Monday night and county superintendent George W Bryson gave an inspiring address on the subject Markers. teachers plan to return next year.
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Maybeury
W H. McComas
George W. Bryson
Elkhorn High Band to Perform Before Bluefield Welch Game
The Elkhorn high school band under Joseph Lassak will perform in full uniform before the Bluefield Welch game at Bowenfield on Monday night. The band, praised for its appearance and music, recently played for Concord College graduation with Ruth Bryan Rohde as guest speaker.
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Elkhorn High School
Bluefield
Local Personal News Highlights From Bluefield Visitors
Mrs J H Stowers and son Rob and Misses Virginia and Ruby Stowers of Bluefield Va visited Mr and Mrs J H Hannel Sunday. Lois Owens of Lynchburg Va returns home due to her mother Mrs W Owens illness at Bluefield Sanitarium. Various locals and travelers, including W S Meador of Logan and Sidney Elgin of Marytown, visit families. W T Hayes Jr returns from Taylor University to spend summer with parents. baccalaureate at Virginia Tech Blacksburg noted. several families plan trips and visits to relatives in Martinsville Pulaski Maryville and Archer City. Joe Spinella ill with asthma. Mrs H A Dooley seriously ill at Stevens Clinic Welch.
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J. H. Stowers
Rob
Virginia
Ruby Stowers
Bluefield
J. H. Hannell
Lois Owens
Lynchburg
W. &. Owens
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ws. A. Meador
Logan
Sidney Elgin
J. C
H. A. Dooley
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Joe Spinella
Local residents visit in Falls Mills and Eckman
Relatives from Eckman and Falls Mills visit Mr and Mrs Rash and Mr and Mrs Sawyers Shumate while a patient at Bluefield has been in the hospital for several days. The text notes no exact times or details beyond these visits and names.
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Bluefield
Ie Penne
D Ter Betty
Falls Mills
Louie Riech
Eckman
Joe*Rash
Odin
Sawyers Shumate
Biscuit Bits as Versatile Side Dishes
Tiny hot biscuits split and spread with chutney then reassembled. They serve as grand side partners for fish, fruit, vegetables or meat salads.
Local Wheel Club Meeting Report From Pageton
Papeton W Va June 14 Circle No 3 of W B C met at the home of Mrs George Richardson Friday night June 6 for a business meeting followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be at the home of Earl Lester on Thursday July.
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Papeton
W. Va
Circle No
George Richardson
Ape
Earl Lester
Uly
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Pen land
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Bob Pendland on June 13. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Iris Powell of Falls Mill is visiting her sister Mrs Kemp er, Roy Mitchell, who has been a
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Bob Penland Pritiag
Iris Powell
Falls Mill
Kemper
Roy Mitchell
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Othalene Wood
Willard Woodard
Allie McNutt
James Tate Mcutt
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Charles Idge
Anthony May Allen
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A Moran
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Jeanette Bryant
Burl Bryant
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Hester L. Moran
Cecil Herman Moran
Nancy Graham Lusk
Orda Lusk
Beulah Adams
S. T. Meadows
Rosetta Meadows
Noel E. Anderson
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J. G. McGraw
Casto & Worrell
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Bluefield Produce
Bert Stewart
Mabel Bibbs
Guardian
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Charles E. O’brien
Dewey Sizemore
M. D. Sizemore
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Bailey Lumber Company
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Vera-Poca
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Hope Shrewsbury
Wiley Lusk
Lloyd McKinney
Richard McMillan
Joe Wyoming C Coal Co
Rin Tilley
H. M. Cole
Alfred Morgan
Wyoming County Court
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Reliable Fire Ins
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Lew Turley Sommes
Donald A Roy J. Pyles
Worley McDonald
John Ball, Jr
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Wm. C. Worrell
H. P. Wallace
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Morris Bartley
Macyel Carter
P. O. Woods
Robert Banks
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S. L. Smith
Julius Tackach
Willie Mullens
Howard Testerman
Frank Lopez
Charley Hughes
John Henry Robinson
Class Canada
Forrest Marrhal
Wm. M.venport
Osel Eber
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Dennie Montgomery
Earl McGraw
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Jimmy Dell
Mary Jo
Ted M. Cooke
Princeton
Harry W. Cooke
Ann Barlow
Algie Cooke
O'Dell
Dell Cooke
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W. M. Ritter Lumber Company
Red Jacket Coal Corporation
Louise Taylor
Jor
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A. Taylor
Jenkins Hospital
R. Wade Cook
View
Ae Illy
L. Bolen
Nme
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R. L. Cook
Oreste Saat
William C. Snyder
Washington, D. C
W. Wang
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Elizabeth F. Sharp
Kathleen 8. Graham
Charmie Johnson
Elizabeth Copolo
Concord Coteae
Athens
Daniel Frederick
Mishia Frederick
Northfork Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Young Frederick
W. R. Lockhart
American Legion
Mildred Dixon
James Gilmore
C. M. Thacker
Bearvy
Tom Garbish
E. W. Richardson
Investure Service
Pageton, W. Va
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