Junior High Boys Celebrate Basketball Champions Party
The Section 8 Junior High basketball champions were honored with a luncheon party at Lowell Mason’s home on McGraw Avenue hosted by Mason’s family and attended by 21 home room members including Juanita Johnson Frarres McWilliams Joyce McKinney Edna Layton Janice Linn Edith Keyser Mary McVicker Connie McCoy Susan Matsey Paul Lear John Knight Paul Yechaniel Bobby McDaniel Billy Lambert Thomas Ocelli Ralph McCord Darrell Lindsey Frank Knotts Harold Martin and Bill Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Section 8
Lowell Mason
McGraw Avenue
Burl Mason
Lowell
Juanita Johnson
Frarres McWilliams
Joyce McKinney
Edna Layton
Janice Linn
Edith Keyser
Mary McVicker
Connie McCoy
Susan Matsey
Paul Lear
John Knight
Paul Yechaniel
Bobby McDaniel
Billy Lambert
Thomas Ocelli
Ralph McCord
Darrell Lindsey
Frank Knotts
Harold Martin
Bill Courtney
Bridge Collapse Delays Dam Construction in Virginia
A temporary suspension in building a replacement bridge near a Bluestone Dam site occurs as scaffolding fails, leaving the span collapsing near a pier just 30 feet from completion. Virginia officials and the contractor cite uncertainty about the cause while the project faces a October finish target and a $479,000 superstructure cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Handy
Pulaski
Virginia
State Road Commission
C. C Stevenfield
The
Virginia Bridge Company
Roanoe
Community Event Schedule for Early April
A series of local club meetings and socials are announced. The W C U meets at West Main Street Methodist at 7 30 p m on April 1 with training future leaders. April 2 Mountaineer Council No 44 meets at V F W hall. April 6 Grafton Business Girls dine at Hotel Grafton with officer elections. April 5 Judson Society hosts a potluck at 6 15 p m. April 7 Naomi chapter tea benefits Cancer Control Fund at the Public Library. April 7 a public Cancer Control Fund meeting runs 7 30 to 9 p m. April 11 Young Adult class meets at First Baptist at 7 30 with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
W.C.U
West Main Street
L.T.L
Mountaineer Council No. 44
Order of United American Mechanics
V.F.W. Hall
East Main Street
Grafton Business Girls
Grafton
Hasel Cole
Dorothy Douglas
Judson Society
First’ Baptist Church
Charles Isner
Maple Avenue
Florence Wittman
Naomi
Cancer Control Fund
First Baptist Church
Rotary Club Hosts Evening of Music and Night Event
The Rotary club hosted a Ladies Night program featuring Bus Duckworth as master of ceremonies with dances by Gene Headley and Virginia Lee Wright and vocal solos by Bus Duckworth and Ian Neason. A Hillbilly style trio sang Way Down in Columbus Georgia. Mrs Mildred Mugler accompanied on piano and Pete Hilky on drums. Four new Rotary Anns joined and special guests attended. Mr Fleming, a charter member, is recovering in Fairfield hospital with greetings read by Mrs Fleming. About fifty members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonlight Bay
Bus” Duckworth
Gene Headley
Virginia Lee
Wright
Bus Duckworth
2N Neason
Mr. Duckworth
Mr. Headley
Mr. Neason
Columbus
Georgia
Mildred Mugler
Pete Hilky
Rotary Anns
W. D. Sergent
T. J.delauenberg
Charles Haislip
M. B. Macleod
J. Fleming
Rosalind Helionomous
Clu
Flemling
Fairmont
Harry Fleming
Fleming
Miners program at Welch features Reed and Titler speakers
The Welch miners program lists Paul K. Reed of Washington as principal speaker and international representative, with George J. Titler of UMW District 29 and his assistant Larkin Philpott as chairman. Prizes were awarded to miners in various events as most workers plan not to return until Monday, accepting time and a half pay only if work resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Paul K. Reed
Washington
George J. Titler
UMW District 29
Larkin Philpott
Mrs Mddermott Honored At Bridal Shower Card
Bridal shower honoring Mrs Charles F Mc Dermott former Miss Betty Jo McAvoy of the city was hosted at the McAvoy home on West Main street. Ethel Riddle of Hundred and Naomi Peters of Bridgeport organized games and social chatter while gifts were presented to the guest of honor. Dessert followed with a list of attendees including Mrs Charles Mc Dermott Sr and many local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mc Dermott
Betty Jo McAvoy
McAvoy
West Main Street
Ethel Riddle
Hundred
Naomi Peters
Bridgeport
Riddle
Clarksburg
Peters
McDermott
West Virginia Industrial School For
Pruntytown
Charles McDermott, Sr
Hilda Take
Ollie Bartlett
Shade Bolyard
Kauhlees Young
Grace Marie Bartlett
Mary Frances Denton
Marion Gough
Helen Ondo
Brady Carrothers
Eldora M. Bolyard
Maxine Garney
Simpson
Ruth MacIntosh
E. M. McAvoy
Knottsville WSCS Meeting at Wilson Home
Knottsville WSCS gathered at Mrs. Arthur Wilson home for a devotional themed The Steep Ascent of Heaven led by Mrs. Ruth Knotts and Mrs. Everett Ludwick. Hymn Lead Kindly Light opened, scripture was Psalms 36. poem The Village Blacksmith read by Mrs. Blanche Swisher. two new members Mrs. Myrtle Bolyard and Mrs. Dorsey McDaniel joined. dessert served by Mrs. Wilson with co-hostess Mrs. Smith Shroyer to a group including Bernice Luzadder and others.
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Heaven
Ruth Knotts
Everett Ludwick
Knottsville Wscs
Arthur Wilson
Blanche Swishner
Myrtle Bolyard
Dorsey McDaniel
Wilson
Smith Shroyer
Bernice Luzadder
Artie Ridenour
Evelyn Sharp
Cordie Gough
Betty Boyles
Blanche Swisher
Lloyd Sayres
Movs To Washington And Visits In West Virginia
Brief items follow. Mrs Ann Proudfoot of Haller apartments Philippi leaves for Washington DC to join Greyhound driver husband. Mrs Homer Edgell of Smithfield WV visiting relatives in Fetterman. Arrives home Corporal Albert Boyce on 24 day leave from Camp Kilmer NJ. will return to Germany. Hospital notes show Lester Turner Tunnelton and Hazel Rhodes Route 2 Tunnelton admitted. others left yesterday. Mike Lathan formerly of Grafton Sentinel now in Fairmont as assistant manager of Fairmont Theatre. Notables include Mrs Gay Boyles Mrs Ortle Bolyard and Mrs Dorsey McDaniel.
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Washington
Ann Proudfoot
Haller
Philippi
Washington, D. C
Greyhound Bus Lines
Grafton
Homer Edgell
Smithfield
West Virginia
Fetterman
Béfell
Effie Henderson
Albert Boyce
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Beckey
Tda Evelyn
West Main Street
Germany
Lester
E. Turner
Tunnelton
Hazel Rhodes
Howard Watkins
Thornton
Darwin G. Blizzard
Wilford Street
Mary Shaffer
Maude Bartlett
McGraw Avenue
Sammie Sue’ Stutler
Fairmont
Mike Lawthan
The
Grafton Sentinel
Fairmont Theatre
Miss Satterfield Hosts Girl Boosters Meeting
Demonstrations of home arts and needlework highlighted the Girl Boosters 4-H club gathering at Patty Satterfield home. Patty Shay demonstrated making a four pin cushion and Barbara Ellen Stillwell showed how to fashion a hem gauge. Sué Ann Litzinger read a poem Easter Sunday.
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Girl Boosters
Patty Satterfield
Patty Shay
Barbara Ellen Stillwell
Sué Ann Litzinger
Hostess Arranges Afternoon Tea for Club Members
The remainder of the afternoon was spent in working on towels. Mrs Rex Satterfield, the hostess's mother, served refreshments to Barbara Ellen Stillwell, Patty Shay, Sue Ann Litzinger, Carolie Litzinger, Polly Orr, Bea Knotts, Barbara Shaw, Rose Marie Tuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Satterfield
Barbara Ellen Stillwell
Patty Shay
Sue Ann Litzinger
Carolie Litzinger
Polly Orr
Bea ‘Knotts
Barbara Shaw
Rose Marie Tuck
Local names listed amid incomplete wedding party notes
Barbara Barlow, Sandra, Ellen Shay, Reva Sue Roa, Patty Satterfield, and Mrs. Maxine Menear appear in a fragmentary social column, reflecting a partial record of attendees and participants in a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Barlow
Sandra
Ie Ellen Shay
Reva Sue Roa
Patty Satterfield
and the Sea
Maxine Menear
Coe
Citywide cab drivers organize eleven month campaign
A radio address warns that violence will not be tolerated as the city sees an eleven month organizing drive among 36 000 taxi drivers mechanics and workers. It recalls past beatings and wrecks during earlier administrations and urges peaceful action rather than clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temareseu Sea le Tpelphey
William O'Dwyer
Pledges Safety for Strikers and Public Amid Turmoil
A political pledge vows to shield strikers, employers, and the public from violence or force, promising calm amid mounting tensions. The commitment frames the conflict as a matter of public order and lawful conduct as authorities seek to balance protest rights with security.
Missing Messenger of Faith Laid to Rest at Mount Cemetery
The obituary notes Margaret iouumet in her home at 10 30 a m with Reverend M J Hannen officiating. Interment is planned for Mount Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home after 4 p m today.
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M. J. Hannen
Mount Cemetery
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City Hall
Pire
Aquor
Decker
Aati
Heart
Leya
Artit
Rotary
Mrs. M’dermott
Knottsville
WSCS
Gay Boyles
Ortle Bolyard
Miss Satterfield
Black Patent
Tizex
LIFE
Boys
Ginis
Pettrey’s Shoe Store
W. Main
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca
Chicago
Ringgold
Ern
Quington
U. S
New York
Bevin
Margaret
Ney
Rose Hill
Loyal Order OF Moose
Ralph
Shahan Orchestra
Caplan
Jewel
Jewelers
W. Main ST
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