Wyoming county tax funds inquiry prompts records demand
Wyoming County Commissioner moves to locate where 660000 taxpayer dollars from 1944 to 1955 went and asks the clerk to prepare a public report. Prosecuting Attorney Bailey cites statements about road bond payouts and county projects including courthouse property and annex construction, urging accountability and audit access.
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Pindville
RNK
Wyoming
Charles Bower
Bowe
Atorney
Robert Bailey
Bower
Tom Smith
Bailey
Helen
Paliterro
Honday
Bown
Rower
State Road Department
Tie
Tie Levy
Parent Teacher Association
Balleyaville
Barkers Ridge
Center
Clear Fork
Hulf Creek
Slaly Fork
Oreana
Te Boanl
Joe Lilly Withdraws From Wye Board Race
Joe Lilly withdraws from the Wye County Board of Education race, becoming the second person to exit the contest. Starday and Denny Graham are also noted in the report with other party withdrawals: Floyd Haudke Pierpoint left the sheriff race weeks ago, and L. L. Brooks of Pineville is no longer seeking the County Commissioner seat.
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Pindvllerns
Joe Lily
Pesennly
Perion
Jeu
Wrycening County Board of Education
Starday
Denny Graham
Oveana
Why
Floyd Haudke Pierpoint
Asa
L. L. Brooks
Pineville
Fayette County Fair Set for August 11 13
Fayette County Fair plans announced with shows exhibits food crafts and judging. Memorial Auditorium will host events and displays including vegetables fruits home canning and flowers with plans for a larger fair than prior years. Organizers Hart Miller Farm Agent Herb Riggle and Ward Ashford 4H Club Agent John Cutlip outline reorganizing efforts and community support.
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Norprofit Corporation
Payette
Miller
Harry Miller
Eltevill
Sildo
Rally Highlights Bluestone Presbytery Activities In Oak Hill
About 50 men from five churches of the Beckley district of the Bluestone Presbytery attended a Spring Rally at First Presbyterian Church Oak Hill. Richard D. Douglas of Hidenwood Presbyterian Newport News spoke and works as a research supervisor at Newpark News Shipbuilding. Attendees included Bluestone Council officers and numerous pastors and lay leaders from Mullens Fayetteville and Mount Hope with plans announced for Pineville High School activities including a County Band Clinic and an Easter program by the Tri-Hi.
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Oak Hill
Jea
Beckley
J. B. Dist Dryfield
First Methodist
Pineville High
Bluestone Presbytery
RNG
Fhve
First Presbyterian Church
Richard D. Douglas
Hidenwood | Presbyterian Church
Newport
Synod Men's Council
Synod Chilatian Education
Newpark News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Bluestone Council
James H. Marliss
Gil Woodcow Conk
Millens
D.B. ‘Thom
Pineville
Pineville High School
Trihhly
Jesse Houck
Wyoming
W i Carath
Concord College
Herndon Retains Assn Standards
The report notes Herndon High School and district principals revisited standards under the North Central Association. Recommendations urge stronger field guidance, continued studies program, organized coursework, and regular library use to support student field choices and academic readiness.
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Figrinnon
Fins
Hernuvonysiowidge
Yeuse Tligh
Rantidales Frlor
Arog High
West Virginia
OW. Saunders
Shady Spring
W. Richardson
Welch High School
Co. W
Gary High School
Stewart
Herndon High School
Iems
Humphrey Will Visit Mount Hope This Friday
U S Senator Hubert Humphrey plans a Mount Hope stop on Friday 4:30 p.m. during a Kanawha County to Beckley motorcade from Charleston. Mayor Howett says the itinerary includes a bus and two cars and a rally in Beckley with a possible Mount Hope High School speech if weather allows.
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Mount Hope
U.S
Hubert Humphrey
Tien Hation
Felday
Cetton
Beckley
J. 2
Charleston
Kanawha County
Jin Fayetteville
Oek ‘Hill
Thater
Mount Sfege High School
Mhumphrey
Miss Judith Mae Cook Named BYF of Month at Cook Memorial
Judith Mae Cook of Pineville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Cook, was honored as BYF of the Month at Cook Memorial Baptist Church. She serves as treasurer of Junior Troop 25 and is active in the Baptist Church and Baptist Youth Fellowship, where she also sings in the church choir.
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Fing Ville
Cook Memorial Bapist Church
Wtudith Mae] Nok
Mir Cord Ales
Dick Cook
Pineville
TrisHi
Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowstun
Wood
Birthday Celebration Honors Lovell Daughter at Home
Reboeos Sue Lovell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lovell, marked her birthday with a party at their home. Guests included Annette Warley Donne Warley junior Perzins Cathy Foeren Chris Pulls Barbara Lovell Wills Adams Betsy Perrine and Betsy Greer Paula Greer.
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Aurrop Sun Jaune
Reboeos Sue, Lovell
Dauighter
Hanry Lovell
Oreasion
Annette
Donne Warley
Junior Perzins
Cathy Foeren
Chris Pulls
Barbara Lovell
Wills Adams
Betsy Perrine
Betsy
Paula Greer
Council to weigh buying street sweeper for Oak Hill
Oak Hill council hears request from merchants led by Ennis Aide to consider purchasing a street sweeper. City manager W R Bennett to ask chamber to appoint a representative April 10. Budget limits hinder a 10 000 to 12 000 decision. funds cannot roll over between fiscal years.
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Oak Hill
Tnoi
Ennis Aide
Oak Hill Merchants Association
C Cty
W. R. Bennett
Cal Hill Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
April’ & Lo
Ond
Groun
Ofhich
Fayette County
Pie
Fayette Court Recorder Retires After 52 Years
West Virginia court reporter D. Kellar of Fayette Circuit retires after 52 years. Daughter Virginia Ratton named to replace him. he will assist in transition. Kellar began in 1912, reporting major trials in the New River area and beyond, including notable silicosis and land ejectment cases, with few trials today not involving auto or crime matters. He and wife Ethel Brown live at 128 Keller Ave, with son Ben Keller in Arizona and five grandchildren plus three great grandchildren.
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Cansa D. Kellar
Baplus
Cincuit
Fey
Virginia K. Ratton
Keller
West Virginia
Keller Saye
Wehn
Hutchinson
Beckley
E. C. Bale
Hinton
Leah Toney Trail
Kollar
Mannes
New River
Matewen
Koller
Batton
Ben Kellar
Fort Mater Company
Kingman, Ariz
Ise
Ethel Brown
Keller’ Ave
Republican Rally Held In Pineville
A Pineville rally featured Republican candidates and speakers urging honesty, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. G. E. Kirk cited local boom and employment needs while warning against coal camp decline. Es J. Morgan, Slarey Mullins, Arthur Harold, and Marcudi Stewart spoke on public service and qualifications.
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Counies
Wyomng
J. Morgan
Tours
Slarey Mullins
Justice of the Peace
Center
Go Cart Racers Ordered Outside Oak Hill Limits
Oak Hill council labeled go carts a public nuisance and ordered operators to restrict freewheeling mini racers to off street areas. Police Chief Howard Janney was told to notify owners not to use the vehicles within city limits amid renewed off street activity near a National Guard ball field and adjacent city park after noise complaints from residents.
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Fayetteville
Fair Association
Council
Howard Janiey
Sweden
Main Street
Minden Avenue
Coucil
Lerk
Finest Goode
Wiether
Hie City Recreation
Howard Janney
Jayviney
The
National Guard
Lie Bw
Oceana Coaches Honored at Kopperston Lions Dinner
At Kopperston the Lions Club feted Oceana High School coaches Pat Greer and Huey Miller for stellar play by Oceana boys at the Morgan Town basketball tourney. Greer received 17 silver dollars. dinner plans include honoring the team again and funding conservation projects through a bulbs sale.
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Gueals
Mveline
Kopperston Lions Cub
Pat Greer
Huey Miller
Oceema High Sclonl
Shlons
Ted Sauls
Mongan Town
Greer
Lions
Oceana His
qQhey
Concord States Water Pageant at Concord College
The Boring Water Pageant will be held at the Concord College Acousties' Chub hool at 9 p.m. Thursday. The program includes a dance medley with Square Dance and Tango, a Water Harmony number, solo and group acts, and a comedy living. Directed by Professor Donald Tigo with Irma Catow calling, the Aquatics Club sponsors synchronized swimming with Virginia Price directing. Connie Peery leads the Aquatics Group as president. the pageant features student performers and a lighthearted tone.
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Athens
Concord College Acousties
Chubhool
Kel
Theat Paltanas
Alemost Paradise
Thapsody
Donald Tigo
Irma Catow
Willie Dave Shields
Sudanta
Mra
Virginia Price
Connie Peery
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