Ann Mullins Writes The Clintwood Letter Home
Open letter from Ann Mullins to Mrs. Lewis and others in Virginia and Maryland recounts a Pound River picnic. She mentions friends and family at the scene, notes travel plans, and lists local visitors and community updates from Clinchco and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Neal
Clinchco
Ford Place
Steed College
Johnson City
A. J. Dickerson
C. R. Booker
Grayson Phipps
Isa
Tammy
Goshens
Ind
Mr. Hawkin
Willy Hawkins
Phipps
Blowing Rock
Carol Sue Stanley Sutherland
Baby
Nolan Stanleys
Gaines Sutherlands
Charles Broders
Hanover
Eileen
David
Ridge Crest
D. 'Krouse
Phillip
Blanche Kerns
Camp Bethel
Delores Ann Porter
University of Kentucky
Seven Wyoming marriage licenses issued by county clerk
The Wyoming County Clerk in Pineville issued seven marriage licenses recently. Couples listed include Glen Walker of Hanover with Billia Sutphin of Hanover, Jimmy Dale Simpson of Marianna with Gertrude Louise Mitchell of Marianna, Homer Withrow of Charleston with Kathleen Woolcott of Columbus Ohio, John William Downs Jr of Carrollton Mississippi with Linda James Hatcher, Ronnie Dunigan of Hanover with Glenna Sue Browning of Hanover, Larry Bruce Marsh of Oceana with Barbara May of Matheny, and Lonnie Dancy of Jesse with Rhoda Mae Dunmire of Koppers ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Pineville
Glen Walker
Hanover
B1lla Sutphin
Jimmy Dale Simpson
Marianna
Gertrude Louise Mitchell
Homer Withrow
Charleston
Kathleen Woolcott
Columbus
Ohio
John William Dowsn, Jr
Carrollton
Miss
Linda James
Hatcher
Ronnie Dunigan
Glenna Sue Browning
Larry Bruce Marsh
Oceana
Barbara May
Matheny
Lonnie Dancy
Jesse
Rhoda Mae Dunmire
Kopperston
Fisher Named Great Trustee of Red Men WV Branch
Mike Fisher keeper of records for Calumet Tribe 158 Improved Order of Red Men Bluefield has been named great trustee for the order in West Virginia at the state convention in Elkins. He was accompanied by Mrs. Fisher Beulah Smith and Mrs. C W Bowling representing Bluefield at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Fisher
Calumet Tribe
Red Men
Bluefield
West Virginia
Elkins
Fisher
Beulah Smith
C. W. Bowling
Two die, dozens hurt as Milwaukee Road train crashes
A Milwaukee Road passenger train struck a standing freight train near Truesdale Wisconsin injuring 59 people, two critically. Cars derailed and wreckage spread 75 feet. engineer and crew treated and most released. Investigators from the Interstate Commerce Commission were sent to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Milwaukee Road
B. J. Mosely
Decatur
Ala
Bernice Berger
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wisconsin
Truesdell
Milwaukee
Charles Gust
Interstate Commerce Commission
Centennial Ball ends Mullens centennial celebration
The Centennial Ball sponsored by American Legion Post 106 closed a week of events in Mullens Wyoming County. The observance began June 23 with services and included a fireworks display, baseball games, a centennial style show, a horse race, a parade and various community activities amid Mullens’ 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 106
Mullens
Wyoming County
Community Center Events For Week
Weekly programs at the Bluefield Community Center include Vesper Services led by Mrs. Ann Hubbard with guest speaker W Q Jones and music by the Zion Travelers on Monday. Tuesday features a Pioneer Civic Club luncheon at noon, and children’s crafts in the afternoon. Wednesday hosts a bridge game at noon. Friday offers Cub Scouts, and Saturday a Mt. Zion Baptist Church usher board luncheon. The Deborah Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Mary Collins home on Barger Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Community Center
Ann Hubbard
W. Q. Jones
Zion Travelers
Pioneer Civic Club
Usher Board of
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Deborah Club
Mary Collins
Barger Street
Appalachia Faces Economic Boost from Federal Plan
West Virginia and seven Appalachian states align with the Kennedy era Appalachia Regional Commission led by Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. to expand highways water resources and education, aiming to curb unemployment as Roosevelt reviews 30 proposed projects and sets a timetable through late 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Appalachia
West Virginia
Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Roosevelt
Appalachian
Federal-State Commission
Paul Crabtree
Barron
Ington
Crabtree
Roosevelts
Federal Budget Bureau
Congress
Integration struggles stretch across the nation
Francis Stilley reports that after the 1954 Supreme Court ruling desegregation has spurred protests and violence from Montgomery to Chicago. While some progress is reported in Alabama Texas A&M and other areas, resistance remains strong near the Mason Dixon line and in many cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Atlanta
Montgomery
Birmingham
Oxford
Jackson
Lexington
N. C
America
South
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Providence
Supreme Court
Ala
Régrees
Central High School
Ark
Greensboro
Deep South
North
University of Alabama
Texas A. & M
Justice Department
Mason- Dixon Line
District of Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ann Mullins
Mike
Norma Hamilton
Myron and
Jerry
Sara Lou
Fleming Mullins
Kathleen Arrington
Dean
Mary Esta
Rose Ella Sutherland
Ed Porter
R. A
Margesta
Joan Kirby
Rosie
Mazie
Michigan
Hardy Mullins
Jequeta
Mullins
Boots
Peanut
Elmer
Smith
Shimp
Deb
Arthur Mullins
Ted Rose
Clinch Valley Clinic
Richlands
Helen
C. J. Mullins
Vic
Eva
H. P. Remines
Charlie
St. Paul
Lee Counts
Lawrance
Jenny
Rebecca
Dubt
Debbie Dunn
Bristol
Maryann Crosthwaite
Bob Savage
Detroit
C. Mullins
Caroline Dobbs
Baltimore
Alta del
G. Kiser
Hazel Bowen
Chris
Wythville
Lewis Bowen
Pearl Sutherland
West Main St
Hyler Craft
Jacksonville
Florida
Pound
Goldin Craft
Gale Street
Grundy
G. and
Meadow Edge
Idlewhyle
Ocean
27Th Street
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Ideal Family Inn
James L. Kitchin
J. M. “‘Mac”’ McCoy Watch
the Jewel Box
Federal ST
Appalachian Sisters
Edward D. Hagan
The
Barron’s
Appalachian Commission
State Capitol
ADCU
ARA
Gov
Bert Combs
Kentucky
Annapolis
White Sulphur Springs
Devel
Wash
Francis Stilley
AP News
University of Mississippi
James Meredith
St. Louis
Tallahassee
Cambridge
Danville, Va
Fayetteville, N. C
Hoss Cartwright
Judi Meredith
Channel 6
Moore
PVA
Ramsey Paint & Wallpaper Co
Bluefield Ave
Bluefield, W. Va
Leggett
Ladies Mens
Leggetts
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