Edith White Named Director of McDowell DPA
Edith White of Davy is named director of the McDowell DPA with Pauline Pitot of Keystone named district head. The McDowell County DPA council also names Ettice C. Jones Ruth Kean Charles Stevenson and Ethel White as visitors and confirms county offices on the courthouse third floor with public access limited to mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith White
Davy
McDowell County Senate
Bic
OW Homing
Mercer Coun
Pauline Pitot
Keystone
DPA
Ettice C. Jones
Kirll
RuthcKean
Charles Stevenson
Taeger
Ethel White
Bekman
Whitrs. Jones
McDowell County Council
I. Mann Litz
Weick
Chester Hara
van A. Fiemin
Tap
B. M. Stone
Delegates Picked for American Legion District Convention
McDowell Post No. 8 names delegates for the district convention to be held July 18. Elected are Sam Rosen, D M Dorsey, E R Jackson, W R Lockhart Welch, W E Eubank Welch, Meyer Beil Welch, J R Kerness Welch, S O Hylton Welch, Hugh G Maloney Mrtnton, J C Houchins Ithfork, A J Preece Keystone, Sam Nassar Kimball, Charlies Evans Crumpler, and George Cope Crumpler. Alternates listed. nominations for new officers to be elected July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oer
McDowell
American Legion
Sam Rosen
Northrk
D. M. Dorsey
Welch
E. R. Jackson
Superior
W. R. Lockhart
W. E. Eubank
Meyer Beil
J. R. Kerness
S. O. Hylton
Hugh G. Maloney
Mtrntton
Dr. J. C. Houchins
Ithfork
A. J. Preece
Keystone
Sam Nassar
Kimball
Charlies Evans
Crumpler
George Cope
W. T. Bradley
Hassel T. Hicks
Aubrey Light
Oliver Beckner
J. C. Cooney
L. Douglas
Roy C. Reese
Hugh G. Hartinger
Oay Albertson
P. T. Broyles
Funeral Services For Five Month Old Mitchell
Funeral services are set for 3 oclock this afternoon for Judith Gale Mitchell five month old daughter of Sgt and Mrs Everett Mitchell who died Friday at their home from pneumonia. The Rev A Duke will conduct at the Church of God with interment in the Memorial Park. The father serves in the United States Army at Camp Asburn VA and the baby is survived by a sister Carolyn Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witle Judith Gale Mitchell
Everett Mitchell
Church of God
A. Duke
United States Army
Star Ned
Camp Asburn
Carolyn Lee
McDowell Clinic Director Reappointed for Four-Year Term
Dr G O Via of Nomhfork was reappointed Friday night as director of the McDowell county mental clinic and will start a new four year term July 1. The county court made the appointment after extended consideration. The only other applicant was Dr C B Brown of War, a former mayor of that town and ex state senator. The court also approved a world war memorial building board and took over the Pass Boarsing Home at Capels, returned by the department of public assistance which had operated it for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Via
Nomhfork
McDowell County
Ntal
County Court
C. 8. Brown
War
West Ln State Senate
World War Memorial Building Board
Pass Boarsing
Capels
Department of Public Assistance
Evening metal work classes to start July 1
County school superintendent George W. Bryson announced two general metal work classes open to all residents over 17. Classes run three and three fourths hours on Mondays Thursdays and Fridays starting at 6 30 p m. T W Kent and D C Bradbury will conduct the courses in Building A at Saeger opposite Welch Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bryson
T. W. Kent
Welch Emergency
D. C. Bradbury
Saeger
Teenager Billy Sparks Freed on Bond in Slaying Case
Billy Sparks, 15, of near Capels, is released on a 5000 dollar bond to await the July criminal court grand jury on a slaying charge. Mrs. Ella Sparks, his mother, furnishes the surety. The charge stems from Sparks allegedly shooting Carl Green during a dispute over a shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sparks
Capels
July Criminal Court
Ella Sparks
Billy
Carl Green
Green
Episcopal Convocation Meets at Stokes Welch with Rt. Rev. Strider Guest
The Southern Convocation of the laymen's league of the Episcopal Church gathers at Stokes Church Welch. Rt. Rev. R. E. L. Strider of Wheeling will be present as bishop of the West Virginia choir. A class of candidates will be confirmed at 5 o'clock. Rev. Andrew B. Jones of McDowell parish hosts.
Funeral today for Mrs. [Name]
Funeral services will be held this afternoon for Mrs. [Name], with details not fully readable in the notice. Local obituary staff note burial arrangements are to follow at a city cemetery.
Taeger Burial Services Set By Local Clergy
Taeger died Friday night at home from complications. The Rev. Josh Crouse and the Rev. Tom Robinette, both of Taeger, will conduct services. Interment will be in the family cemetery. Mrs. Lockhart is survived by her husband and three children Everette Rob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeger
Josh Crouse
Tom Robinette
Carew Charles Treated After Snake Bite in Cumcum ber
Carew Charles aged 17 of Cumcum ber received care at Grace hospital yesterday for a rattlesnake bite on the right arm while cutting timber. His condition was listed as good. Jack A. Owens, former Elkhorn High School coach, is at Camp Hood Texas in officers' candidate school after enlisting last December. His wife Mary Helen Owens, former McDowell schools teacher, visits her parents Mr and Mrs H A Dailey of Jenkin Jones and will return to Camp Hood next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carew Charles
Cumcumber
Grace Hospital
Jack A. Owens
Elkhorn High School
Camp Hood
Texas
Owens
Mary Helen Owens
McDowell
H. A. Dailey
Jenkin Jones
A. Weddele
Carol
Billy
Jacky
Baroni
Dorothy
Elizabeth Blackburn
Bluefield
Jackie Whitten
Raysal
A. F. Pallt
Robert Humphrey
Bobby
Tazewell
Nellie June Cable
Ches Cable
Caretta
Virginia
Carter
Jan Gates
Johnny Gates
Grundy
Stella Crede
Edna le
Mary Ann
Hona
Prank Carlock
Barbara, Bett and
Glenn
Suffolk
Alene Brewster
Baltimore
A. D. Cyphers
Alex Cyphers
Friends of War
George Wingo
Navy
Gary Gates
R. E. Gates
G. L. Smith
Hongaker
D. M. Neece
Jack Flannery
Near
Taegar
Arthur Williams
Pineridge
Williams
Byron Gates
John Gemrose
Tony Pappa
Buffalo
N. Y
Birthday Party Honors Blaine Maines Girls at Home
Shelma Blaine Maines seven and Jacqueline Maines three were feted by mother Mrs Blaine Maines at their Squire West Virginia home Thursday evening from 7 to 8 o clock. Guests included many Turpin family members and friends. refreshments of cake ice cream and lemonade were served. gifts were given to the honorees with Rev G T Gordon of Bishop Va and other attendees present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelma Blaine Maines
Jacqueline Maines
Blaine Maines
Squire
W. Va
Archie
Turpin
Dollie
Ruth
James
Eugene Turpin
Douglas Turpin
Ida Parris
Elizabeth
Helen
Frances Pruett
Bernice
Shirley
Caroline Sue Johnson
Clavine
Marie
Lorraine
Kathleen
Arjen Osborne
Lois Jean
Mary Ellen
Danny Boy Dawson
David Linkous
Betty Mullens
Jo Ann Gentry
Mildred
Louise
Helen Davidson
G. T. Gordon
Bishop
Charles Davidson
Ora Johnson
Roanoke
Friday Temperature Reaches 92 Degrees
The article notes a 92 degree high reported by E. F. Ketter of Gary as the day's official temperature. Overnight the mercury fell to 63 and stood at 65 early the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Ketter
Gary
Mercury
Local Army Officers and Dentists Leave for New Posts
Lt Harry Camper on brief leave with parents Dr and Mrs H G Camper before transfer to a southern camp. Capt Russell Wood returning from the Canal Zone to attend officers training at Fort Benning Ga. Dr L L Belcher and daughter Mrs F W Thurmond in Charleston for a board meeting. Dr Hal Belcher visiting. Dr J C Houchins to Chicago for postgraduate surgical dentistry work, expected back July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Camper
U. S Army
West Coast
H. G. Camper
Camper
Russell Wood
Canals Zone
Fort Benning
L. L. Belcher
State Board of Dental Examiners
Charleston
F. W. Thurmond
Hal Belcher
Grady Hospital
Atlanta
Wilcoe Shower Honors Mrs. T J Kelly Jr
Mrs. T J Kelly Jr of Jaeger recently honored with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. J H Rowland’s Wilcoe home. The sewing circle hosted with games and prizes awarded to Mesdames John Sparke D C Arnold and Frank Parks. Nineteen guests attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoe
W. Va
T. J. Kelly, Jr
Jaeger
J. H. Rowland
Sewing Circle
John Sparke
D. C. Arnold
Kelly
Local Social News Highlights Many Visits and Travel
Sergeant Charles R. Kailing returns to Hill Field Utah after a week with brothers R L and E Kailing. Mrs T L Ray and son visit Banner family in Welch with ties to Mrs Banner. Miss Betty Sue Jamison heads to Dayton Ohio after days with friends and hospital training. Visits extend to Johnson City Tennessee, Marion and West Baden Indiana for health and family reasons. Barbara Jean Kailing guests of Jack Ao e Welch. The Arnolds and Rowlands spend time with relatives in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Kailing
Hill Field
Ogden
Utah
E. Kailing
T. L. Ray
T. L. Jr
Edwin, Tenn
Ronald Hughes
North Carolina
W. C. Banner
Hughes
Ray
Banner
Betty Sue Jamison
Dayton
Ohio
Samaritain Hospital
W. J. Benard
A. J. Wright
A. J. Wright, Jr
Johnson City
Tenn
Jed Sarver
James Farmer
Bluefield
Dolo
Sarver
Joe Lowe
J. H. Sawyer
Marion
Mrs Sawyer
Keys
West Baden
Inn
Barbara Jean Kailing
Jack Aoe
Welch
D.C. Arnold
Hazel
Enos Mil
Gene Bowmar
Bramwell
J. 4. Rowland
Richmond
Northfork OES installs officers and hosts social
Northfork West Virginia Northfork Chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds public installation with Mrs Lillie King retiring matron and A F Thornton presiding Officers installed include Maxine Walker and Calvin Shockey with gifts presented to King A social hour follows with punch and cookies. Visitors from Kimball chapter join the event and young people are invited to attend church activities and Bible school events continue locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
W. Va
Feee Vaqi
Lillie King
A. F. Thornton
Worthy
Maxine Walker
Calvin Shockey
Lotus Atkinson
A. F P. Thornton
Bessie Madeira
Bessie Carter
Carrie Shockey
A. Montague
Evelyn Noel
Adah
Phyllis
Marshall
Lilian Gillis
Charmie Johnson
Trudie Orander
Sentinel
Helen Quenan
Mable
Neely
Nancy Dillard
Kathleen Armbrister
Ethel Wrizint
Walker Mane
Lillian Gillis
King
Honaker
Thornton
Bessie Marchcka
Margaret King
Fostoria
Kimball Chapter
Kiwanis Week Observed by Northfork Club
The Northfork Kiwanis club observed Kiwanis Week with PF. Cook chaired the education committee and announced the Denver international convention was canceled at the request of the office of defense transportation. The group was urged to rededicate to Kiwanis purposes and read selected magazine articles and a message from international president Fred G. MacAllister. E W Richardson discussed Kiwanis objects and directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork Kiwanis Club
Cook
Committee On Education
Denver
Office of Defense Transportation
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
Kawanis
Fred G. MacAllister
E. W. Richardson
Presbyterian Circles to Meet This Thursday in Gilliam and Gentry
Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian church chaired by Mrs W A White will meet Thursday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs H W Hutton in Gilliam Circle No 2 chaired by Mrs W R Kuhn will meet Thursday at 8 pm at the home of Mrs Roy Gentry All members urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Circles
The
Presbyterian Church
W.A. White
H. W. Hutton
Gilliam
W. R Kuhn
Roy Gentry
Circles Meet at Church This Thursday Night
Revival progress at the Methodist church prompts circles to meet at the church at 7 o clock Thursday evening before preaching services.
Society notes from Baptist Missionary Society meeting
The Baptist Missionary Society met at the church with Mrs. Walter Hughes and Mrs. R B Hughes as hostesses. President Mrs. W B Young presided. a program led by Mrs. W S Wray included hymns, scripture, poems, solos by Mrs. Geo Carroll, a pageant Love and Lift, and a dedicatory prayer by Rev Lawher. Refreshments followed. Revival at Northfork Methodist continues into its second week with Rev George M Curry preaching and Rev A A Angle leading singing. tonight's message was to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
J. R. Anderson
Dale Pierce
Ernest Cook
Walter Hughes
Lawher
Northfork Methodist Church
George M. Curry
Kimball Methodist Church
Northfork
A. A. Angle
Vacation Bible School Planned At Jenkinjones Church
The Rev C B Dickinson called a meeting of church school workers and teachers in Jenkinjones West Virginia to plan a daily Vacation Bible school running from June 26 through July 9, 9 30 to 11 30 a m with Miss Willa Boynton as director and a roster of instructors for beginner through intermediate departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Northfork
Pricay
Presbyterian Church
M. Houch
C. R. Kuhn
W. R. Kuhn
Barbara Faust
Margaret Lee Calloway
W. L. Gravely
J. W. Wooten
Lena Pardue
H. A. Dailey
F. M. Shelton
Willa Boynton
H. F. Hancoc
Local youths pass exam to enter U S service at Huntington
Five young men from the area, Fred Casimo Jr. Donald Ragan Robert L Rethford Kenneth Siluss and Estil Herald, passed the examination to enter United States service at Huntington on Tuesday and are back on a 14 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Service
Huntington
Fred Casimo, Jr
Donald Ragan
Robert L. Rethford
Kenneth Siluss
Estil Herald
Mae Rhudy Installed as Matron of Pageton Chapter
Mae Rhudy was installed as worthy matron of Pageton chapter No. 132, Order of Eastern Star, in a candle light service. Other officers installed include J L Vance as worthy patron Eva Kate Fine associate matron Carl Sage associate patron Mabel Bridgeman secretary Miller Hancock treasurer Ollie Vance conductress Connie Murphy associate conductress Lucille Smith chaplain Helen Hughes marshall Dollie Dailey organist Bessie Evans Ada Grace Alley Martha Elaine Sage Electra Gertrude Kirk warden Helen Roth sentinel Two star points Crystal Gravely Esther and Iva Chicago unable to attend railroad center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Rhudy
Pageton
Order of Eastern Star
J. L. Vance
Eva Kate Fine
Carl Sage
Mabel Bridgeman
Miller Hancock
Ollie Vance
Connie Murphy
Lucille Smith
Helen Hughes
Marshall
Doll
Wedding Invitation for Jane Grainger and Maurice Murphy
Friends announce the wedding of Miss Jane Grainger of Crystal West Virginia to Maurice Murphy son of Mr and Mrs C A Murphy. The ceremony will be at Thomas Memorial church Mc Comas West Virginia on Thursday July 1 at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Grainger
Crystal
W. Va
Maurice Murphy
C. A. Murphy
Thomas Memorial Church
McComas
Weekend visits and travel noted in Concord College area
Miss Louise Alley of Concord College visited Athens with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Alley. Mrs. Nancy Holder traveled to Martinsville Virginia for her mother's illness. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy and Peggie Sue Pres eley visited McComas. The Boones returned from trips to Pittsburgh New York Greens boro and visits to their sons Dennis and Ralph. The Dickensons and Robertson attended Methodist conference in Coalwood. Reeves Farmer spent weekend at Rugby. Bennetts visit Pitt University where Roscoe trains. The Daughertys moved from McComas to live here. Paul Daugherty works as coal inspector No. 8. Lucille Johnson visited Bishop Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Alley
Concord College
Athens
E. W. Alley
Nancy Holder
Martinsville
J. L. Wright
C. A. Murphy
Peggie Sue Preseley
McComas
R. L. Boone
Pittsburgh
New York City
Greensboro
N. C
Dennis
Roscoe
Pitt University
Paul Daugherty
Mr. Daugherty
No. 8
Lucille Johnson
Bishop, Va
Red Cross Surgical Dressing Effort In Elkhorn Upland
In Elkhorn West Virginia on June 26 workers organized by chairwoman Mrs Donarisman and supervisor Mrs P B Dunmon produced surgical dressings. Also noted is the Health for Victory club’s last meeting at the Baptist church with prizes awarded to Mrs Mary Capicotta Mrs Henry Watson and Miss Phyllis Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
W. Va
Red Cross
Donarisman
P. 8. Dunmon
Edna Harris
H. B Sheets
A. H. Leedy
D. L. Burchette
Tony Genovese
Mary Capicotta
Willie Lee Belcher
Frances Thompson
Opal Harris
Health For Victory Club
the Baptist Church
Jimmy Ballard
Nancy Noel
Henry Watson
Phyllis Harris
Local residents and service exam drive in Huntington area
A long list of townspeople and relatives visits notes include Nick Semonco Nick Hormicx Jack Hanks Mike Lehosky Andy Delida Pete Mosko Bill Williams and others leaving for Huntington for a final armed forces exam. Many relatives and friends in Cleveland Gary Beckley Detroit and Cartret are mentioned visiting or hosting relatives and planning trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Semonco
Nick Hormicx
Jack Hanks
Mike Lehosky
Andy Delida
Pete Mosko
Bill Williams
Huntington
U.S
Julia Mergrac
Gary
Andrew Krupey
Steve Lehosky
Cartret
N. J
Steve Semonco
Cleveland
Ohio
Oral Denny
Beckley
W. A. Denny
John Farley
U. S Navy
Paul Griz
Detroit
Mich
P. I. Payne
John Dalliges
Chilhowie
Pauline Semonco
Helen Friel
H. C. Headey
Cpl
Howard Mostesheard
Camp Barkley
Texas
Visi
H. H. Young
Young
Opal
Phyllis Harris
Rock Castle
Welch
Magnecday
Ma Ren
Crumpler
Tony Genovese
H. Harris
Maitland
J. J. Lincoln
P. B. Dunman
C. R. Dunman
Blanche Dunman
Stevens Clinic
Fred Protes
Kermit
McCormick
Paul Hayes
Bud Hayes
War Vacation Bible School Ends Friday in War West Virginia
In War West Virginia the Vacation Bible School of local churches concludes Friday. Included were reports of church activities and community notices, with attendees and brief local events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School of Churches
Birthday Party at Convention Club for Dickie Gessin Ger
A group gathered at Coalwood Mountain to honor Dickie Gessin ger of Berwind on his 17th birthday. The event, hosted by Kathleen Spears and Jim Williams, featured many acquaintances as guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalwood Mountain
Dickie Gessinger
Berwind
Dennis Cole
Curtis Brooks
Elbert Creed
Virginia Troy
Donal Howell
Jimmie Stuso
Mary Elizabeth
J. A. Auer
Zana Hicks
Naomi Smith
Elizabeth
Dorothy Blackburn
Jean Maguran
Betty
Margaret Wright
Hazel Asbury
Freda Brewster
Anna Whitt
Mathew
Rocco
Frankie
Ray
Butch
Seventeen Inductees Depart for Training and Examinations
Sixteen men left Board No 2 in War Priday for Port Thomas Kentucky for assignment to permanent camps. The list includes Edward Church Ash White John Austin Elbert Hart Bert Collins Bess Lowe Jr William Caber Augustine Becker James Jones James Stafford Edward Holbrook William Kessel Arthur Reed Eugene Lockhart Dencil Dyer and Darie Whittaker. Twenty colored selectees leave Thursday for final examinations in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Thomas
Edward Church
Ash White
John Austin
Elbert Hart
Bert Collins
Bess Lowe, Jr
William Caber
Augustine Becker
James Jones
James Stafford
Edward Holbrook
William Kessel
Arthur Reed
Eugene Lockhart
Dencil Dyer
Darie Whittaker
Huntington
Surgical Dressings Unit Meets Tuesday and Thursday
Gary West Virginia reports the Red Cross surgical dressings unit for the armed forces held sessions on Tuesday and Thursday with many local women aiding. Supervisors were Mrs A E Duckwall and Mrs J C Howard. assistants included several named residents. Also noted is Corporal Wirt Conlan's promotion and Gary No 4 families urged to attend a church meeting at 6 PM led by Bob Ketter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
W. Va
Red Cross Surgical
Armed Forces
A. E. Duckwall
J. C. Howard
Steve Kume
Nick Grasso
D. L. Barr
W. M. Boardman
Juanita Billings
Ellen Blevins
Bo Honaker
Faye Davis
R. H. Farmer
John Jackson
B. M. Pane, Jr
Cecil Pekins
John Howard
W. F Falconio
Kathryn Kume
Gary Methodist to Hold 11 A M Worship Service
The Gary Methodist church will conduct an 11 oclock worship service this morning under the direction of Miss J Frances Allen. The Rev J P Byrd is pastor. Sunday school begins at 10 with E F Ketter as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Methodist Church
Gary
J. Frances Allen
J. P. Byrd
E. F. Ketter
Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting in Gary Tonight
The Gary church Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a meeting tonight in the form of a church gathering. Members will discuss activities and upcoming events for the youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
Gary Church
Naval trainee to visit mother before returning to Great Lakes
Eugene Tro Bélcher of the U S naval training station at Great Lakes Illinois spends a furlough with his mother Mrs Glads Belcher of Gar No 10. He will leave today for Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Tro Bélcher
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Glads Belcher
Gar No. 10
Gary Women’s Society Meets at Blevins Home
The circle No 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Gary Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Mrs Charles Blevins' home Ruth Edwards led the program The Franklin couple of Caton Ky announce the birth of a daughter Ruth Ellen June 14 at Spears Memorial Hospital Dayton The Franklins are former Gary residents and Mr Franklin is the son of Mr and Mrs J T Franklin of Gary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gary Methodist Church
Charles Blevins
Ruth Edwards
John Franklin
Caton, Ky
Spears Memorial Hospital
Dayton
Ruth Ellen
Franklin
Gary
J. T. Franklin
Local Solders Furlough Visit from Camp Polk Native
Aux.Afc. Vanetta G. Clark of Camp Polk Louisiana spends a furlough visiting her mother Mrs Far Moore in Gary Indiana. Clark has two brothers and her husband also serving in the military. She is a former Gary High School student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aux
Vanetta G. Clark
Camp Polk
Far] Moore
Gary
No. 10
Prayer Meeting Held At Hughes Home Friday Night
A prayer gathering convened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Link Hughes on Friday night with Rev. J. P. Byrd of Gary in charge. A good crowd attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
Link Hughes
J. P. Byrd
Gary
Choir Practice at Gary Methodist Church
Choir practice at the Gary Methodist church is set for Wednesday at 7 o clock. All are invited and members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Methodist Church
Local Graduates and Relatives Noted in Community News
Miss J Frances Allen oversees local activities as relatives from New York visit and aviation cadets progress. Bill Boardman journeys to Washington for naval aviation V test while Earl E Ashworth, Gary native, completes basic flight school at Walnut Ridge and heads to Napier Field for advanced pilot training. Cadet Ashworth has served in the Army Air Corps since October 1942 after graduating Gary High School. Billy Brickey visits from Little Creek to Gary with family reports from No 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Boardman
W. M. Boardman
Washington, D. C
Naval Aviation
J. W. Allen
Gary
R. L. Johnson
Lochie Linkous
Alderson
Earl E. Ashworth
J. H. Ashworth
Wilcoe
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Napier Field
Ala
Ashworth
Army Air Corps
Gary High School
P. O
Billy Brickey
Little Creek
Mra. J. Ht. Brickey
No. 7
Pageton Sewing Circle social highlights and visits
In Pageton West Virginia on Friday evening the Sewing circle met at Mrs. F L Andersons home with members including Mrs Fred Miller Mrs Bill Hall Mrs Raymond Rash Mrs Frank Hale and others. A social gathering followed with refreshments served to numerous local residents and visitors. Several local families and service members were noted as visiting relatives in Abingdon Bramwell Wytheville and Welch and patrons were seen shopping in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageton
W. Va
Sewing Circle
F. L. Anderson
Fred Miller
Bill Hall
Raymond Rash
Frank Hale
8. B. Freeman
F. la Anderson
Pray McCormick
Betty Smith
Ashland
Lorraine Brown
W. K. Wysor
Jean
Wytheville
Edith
M. E. Surface
Bramwell
Prank Hall
Mr. Hall
Abingdon
Roy Marshall
Lee Baker
Anis St. Clair
Delah Bradley
Nottingham
Eastern Star
Anawalt
Carson Browne
Coral
Freq Evans
U. S. Army
John Evans
W. E. Surface
Claude Johnson
Mr. Johnson
North Carolina
Lorraine Browne
Betty Lou Mall
Bluefield
Ursa Mikels
Sara Hall
Welch
Young League Holds Regular Meeting in Cucumber Church
Members of the Young League held their regular meeting in the church Wednesday night in Cucumber West Virginia. Lucile Holbrook was elected vice president.
Birth Announcements From June Dates Compiled
Mr and Mrs Craig Simpkins announce a son born June 23. Mr and Mrs Ward Hoops of Tazewell Virginia announce a son born June 16 named Peery Allen. This is the Hoops second child. Mrs Hoops remembered in Cur CBmb er as Gladys Young. Mr and Mrs Bill King of Liz announce twin girls born June 20. Louise Bean of New River Tennessee visits grandmother Mrs Louise Bowles. Mr and Mrs Jack Parson and children visit Ray Sal’s mother. Craig Simpkins and eS Chap man visit Charleston West Virginia Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Simpkins
Ward Hoops
Tazewell
Peery Allen
Hoops
Gladys Young
Bill King
Liz
Louise Bean
New River
Tenn
Louise Bowles
Jack Parson
Raysal
Local Notes From Berwind Area Read Like A Family Roundup
Residents report travel plans and visits. Mrs. S D Hardin travels to Fort Benjamin Harrison to visit husband. Donald Kirk stays with aunt Mrs A Rae and Mr Tabor in Crewe. Misses Mary Mixner Helen Kukoly Andy Mixner visit Philadelphia. Helen Kukoly visits Marine Joe Kukoly. Mary and brother visit Gladys Duncan. Linkous recovering from apoplexy at Welch hospital. Bill Collins visits grandparents in Crews. Mrs Joe A Linkous receiving care at Welch hospital. Ernie Edward and others spending weeks at Camp Rosnoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwind
W. Va
S. D. Hardin
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Donald Kirk
A.&. Rae
Tabor
Crewe
Mary Mixner
Helen Kukoly
Andy Mixner
Philadelphia
Helen
Marine Joe Kukoly
Mary
Gladys Duncan
Linkous
Welch Hospital
Bill Collins
Crews
Robert Collins
Joe A. Linkous
Ernie Edward
Rosnoke
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McDowell Dpa
McDowell American
Dr. Via
County
J. C. Houchins
Chicago
Northfork, W. VA
Northfork Chapter
OES
Kiwanis Club
Bible School
Mozart Music Club
R. H. Bennett
Bennett
C. Howenkins
Romane
Mozart
Cooney
W. B. Young
OH. Madeira
L. S. Swisher
Coreene
H. P. Mitchell
Hounchins
C.A. Hillman
Zelda Epstein
Cincinnati
Howard Anderson
Miami
Fia
Douglass Briggs
el Paso
George W Briggs
Howard Shanks
Bluefield Sanitarium
E. R. O'Dell
J. P. Logan
C. L. Logan
Big Rock
Patty
John
Kailph
F. R. Austin
Tiffin
Austin
Taylor Moore
Northfork Kiwanis
Hancock
Mr. Vance
Vance
Leroy Smith
Beatrice Pardue
J. A. Pardue
Ste ‘A Victory Club
Howard
Bartley Road
Pond Creek Pocanontas Coal Company
L. B. Padgett
First Baptist Church
James E. Fidler
Goldie Baily
Esmah Orcutt
John W. Elliot
Ward W. Hibbs
James Pruitt
Richlands
Margaret Helen
Frances Ann
Maude Brooks
Neece
Porter
Rhinehart
Bryson
Williamson
Pagett
W. H. Watson Elkhorn
E. W. Creed
G. Anderson
Mary Belle Hicks
Caroll County
J. Neerham
Rebekah
Matoaka
Gary, W. VA
Case &. FF
Wirt Conlon
Vicinity
Conlon
Gary No. 4
Wirt
Conlan
Camp Haan
California
Bob Ketter
Church Service
Pageton, W. Va
Mas
PARTY
Lou Hall
Irene Rhudy
Hobart Davidson
Eugens Freeman
Johnnie Moore
Freeman
Sage
James Vargo
Bill Snyder
Callie Rhudy
Bobby McCormick
Philip Cowan
Thorpe
Betty Lou Hall
Cucumber
MARS
P. H. Lawless
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!