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NEWS PHONE 292-7351MORGANTOWN, W. VA.,SchoolEndson!t!((tt(t 1Tin: BLOSSER BOYS: BILLY, DANNY, KEN. JOHNNY BROOKS WAS MISSING HERE.EVERYONE CAN HEL1Boys JI? 12 and 13 SparkCommunity Cancer DrivessttdvtF1The music of four talentedboys has moved Monongaha County closer to its 1967 Cancer Crusade goal.When the Blosser boys, ages 11, 12 and 13 read about the community of Georgetown’s efforts to raise money to help fight cancer, they volunteered their recently organized band for a community dance. The sons of Vernon Biosser of Laurel Point, the three youngsters organized the band three months ago. Thirteen year old Billy plays the lead guitar, backed up by his brother Kenneth also on the guitar, while Danny, the youngest, sings. The drummer is 14 - year - old Johnny Brooks, The son of John Brooks of Lis-travia Avenue in Sabraton.called their family’s friend, Mrs. John Miller — a cancer crusader in Georgetown.Mrs. Miller was somewhat reluctant at first. Bogged down with her county 4-H work and house - to-house solicitations forthe cancer drive, she felt one week would not provide enough time to prepare for such an event.She contacted Georgetowncrusade captain Mrs. James Michael, who also felt there was not enough time to plan for the event. But the women decided if the boys were that interested, they would give it a try. Arrangements were made t o hold the dance in “The Gemini’’ at Laurel Point.and Fairmont on U. S. 19.Mrs. Michael said local interest in fighting cancer was really “amazing.’’ Nearly everyone wanted to help. One lady, after donating to the cause, said “I just wish they could find a cure.” Mrs. Michael said t h e campaign had the wholehearted support of the entire community.drbI cThe biggest income, however, came from the boys’ band. Calling themselves “The Chaper-els, they played hillbilly, western and rock and roll music all evening, while the Georgetown people applauded and danced.eAfter reading the news item, they huddled together and agreed to help. They had a free weekend coming up, so theyWord of the boys’ efforts spread. By the time the dance rolled around last week, everyone from “babies to grandparents” turned up for the affair.Five TurnOutFor Job CorpsThe turnout for the Women’s Job Corps was small and disappointing to Mrs. Edward Hart, state coordinator, who was in Morgantown Saturday to conduct the interviews.She termed the response “not too good” and said she was “sort of disappointed’’ when only five girls showed up for theAccording to Mrs. Jesse Reese another Georgetown cancer crusader, the event aroused s o much interest that children were saving pennies all week in order to attend. The dance had a minimum charge of 50 cents. Cakes were baked by the local ladies to be used for cakewalks. Door prizes were given. By the time the dance was over more than 100 attended and $80 had been cleared. The community of Georgetown had already collected $56 from door - to-door solicitations. Georgetown is located half-wav between MorgantownAccording to Mrs. Michael, the young musicians play entirely “by ear.” She added that their mother had played in a high school band.Mrs. Michael said this was the first time, to her knowledge that the rural community o f Georgetown had organized a Cancer Crusade program. She had been asked to serve as captain by L. Bush Swisher of the Monongahela Power Co., who heads the Monongalia Crusade campaign in the rural areas.Itl4 4SSuetlBloodmohilc's1Ptlt;sThe Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Monongalia County Tuesday, May 16 with a quotaoSfiA
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Sunday Dominion-Post
Morgantown, West Virginia, US
Sun, May 07, 1967
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