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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

3

Clay County teen attends school 12 years straight without absence

Frank Murphy, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Murphy of Clay, completed 12 years of schooling from grade through high school without missing a day or being tardy for any class. He participated in Science club Thespians band Boy Scouts and the high school dancing club.

The Charleston Gazette Clay Frank Murphy Clay County High School Paul F. Murphy Parker C. Black Frank Black Science Club Dmasters

Young Clay County Student Plans Science Career

Frank Murphy, a top graduate who earned his diploma on May 14, plans to enroll at Marshall College this fall to study chemical engineering or a closely related field. Principal Black noted tests pointed toward physical science, and Murphy has been working at a sawmill to save for college while his father, a Clay County merchant, expresses pride and hopes his younger brother can equal the record.

Frank Marshall College Black Wathoug Murphy Clay County

TPA Chapter Set To Meet Saturday in West Virginia

The West Virginia chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America holds its annual meeting Saturday at Jackson's Mill. H. Randolph Maddox of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. is to deliver the principal address. The chapter, with 700 plus members, has grown about 100 in the last year and will welcome Pioneer families from across the state. J. R. B. Crigler will greet attendees and C. N. Halli will preside over the meeting.

West Virginia The Telephone Pioneers of America Jackson's Mill H. Randolph Maddox Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies FPA J. R. B. Crigler Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co C. N. Halli TPA

New York Central Publicizes Two Motion Pictures for Use

The New York Central railway announced that two sound motion pictures, Thundering Waters and Freight Yard, are available for public use until June 30. Joseph V. Laffan, division freight and passenger agent, said groups should contact his office by telephone 21 531, oo.

Nyc New York Central Railway Joseph V. Laffan

Campers Reunion Marks Stay at Home Day Camp Kickoff

Teens who attended John Laing camp met at the YWCA for a reunion and the opening event of a Stay at Home camping period. The day camp runs 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. through June 26 and is open to junior YWCA members with a small enrollment fee.

John Laing YWCA

Valley Motor Sales Opens New Ford Parts Building

Valley Motor Sales hosts an open house celebrating its new parts department at 321 Virginia St. W. S Burford reports the building houses West Virginia s largest Ford parts stock and the second largest in the Cincinnati zone. Souvenirs and refreshments will be served at the event.

Valley Motor Sales Virginia St. W S. Burford Valley Motors Ford West Virginia Burford Cincinnati Ford Motor Co

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