March of Dimes Drive Yields Over Seven Thousand In Wyoming County
In Mullens and surrounding areas the March of Dimes drive raised 7533 dollars with 2533.64 collected directly, 134.50 from coin boxes, and 493.28 by mail. Schools contributed 1349.47, Mothers March added 556.39, and local towns including Mullens, Itmann, and Oceana led the effort with varied receipts from multiple schools and communities. The county chairman was Mrs Elbert Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Wyoming County
Jack Dick
Elbert Humphrey
Baileysville
Baileysville High
Ben Dunman
Brenton
Bud
Coal Mountain
Conley
Conley High
Itmann
John McGraws
Keyrock
Kopperston
Mathen
Matheny
Mallens High School
Oceana No
Oceana
Oceana High
Pineville
Road Branch
Scott
Stephenson
Sun Hill
Wyco
Wyoming
It'mann
Corinne
Herndon
Covel
Bud Alpoca
Coal bid notice from Pittsburgh deputy QM Office
The deputy Quartermaster General's office in Pittsburgh advertised in western Virginia for bids on ten hundred thousand bushels of good merchantable coal. Dated April 7, 1863, the notice stated bids from disloyal parties would not be considered and an oath of allegiance must accompany each proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Confederate raid clash in West Virginia April 1863
Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins and guerrillas retreating from the Point Pleasant raid were attacked by the 2nd Virginia Cavalry on Mud Fork near the Falls of Guvan. Two Confederates were killed and 28 captured and sent to Wheeling for imprisonment.
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Albert G. Jenkins
Point Pleasant
2Nd
Virginia
Mud Fork
Falls of
Guvan
Wheeling
Love and sacrifice make a family out of chance
A Memphis couple married at seventeen helps a troubled orphaned boy by opening their home and hearts. Al and Carolyn Todd, once students with uncertain futures, rebuild lives through steady work, school, and shared responsibility, turning loss into hope for Larry Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todds
Carolyn
Larry
Mike Todd
Paul Vanderwood
Mississippi
AL Todd
Humes High
Humes
Tech High
Tech
First National Bank
Todd
Larry Snell
al Todds
Ravencliff Family Visits and Local Updates
The Ravencliff area reports weekend visits and hospital activity. Rev and Mrs Carl Payne, Emmett, joined Payne relatives in Mullens for a Wyoming General Hospital exam before returning home. Various relatives from Dayton Ohio to Charleston were noted as weekend guests or travelers, with stork shower attendance for Mrs Lamb and other local moves and hospital stays listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravencliff
Rns
Carl Payne
Emmett
Cabell Payne
Garner Bailey
Paynes
Mullens
Payne
Wyoming General Hospital
Wade Pinson
Clarence Pinson
Dayton
Ohio
Denver Pinson
Fairdale
Lloyd Smiley
Sandlick
Bobby Nosley
Montgomery
John Mosley
Ronnie Halsey
Baltimore
Jimmy Gunter
Bill Bryling
Jeanie
Debbie Gunter
Debbie
Orville Lamb
Donald Mann
Audie Milam
Ivan Smith
Lee Tolliver
Charleston
Lawrence Tolliver and
Tolliver
Charleson
Ladies Society Hears Easter Meditation at Glen Fork
Members of the Ladies Society of the Independent Baptist Church met in the church basement for a Friday program led by Mrs. Erast Pizzino. Key quotes on the Resurrection’s hope framed the devotional, with prayers, Bible readings, and a Bible quiz. A dollar-investment game raised 99.60, with prizes for best investments and quiz accuracy. Hostesses for May are Mrs. Lester Blevins and Mrs. Ray Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Fork
RNS
Ladies Society of the Independent Baptist Church
Erast Pizzino
Christ
God
Pizzino
Ova Brown
David Lay
Ray Sanders
Lay
Bill Davis
Harold Acord
Lester Blevins
L. C. Shrewsbury
Everette Blevins
Glen Sanders
Lawrence Sanders
Brown
Croba Sanders
Revival In Progress At Church Of Jesus Christ Sun
A revival meeting began Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ in Sun with Rev. Lawrence Gibson as pastor. Evangelist Sister Laura Gibson of Sun leads nightly services at 7 pm with singing music and prayers for the sick. public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Church of Jesus Christ At Sun
Lawrence Gibson
Laura Gibson
Sun
Green-winged teal credited with high flying speeds
A historic note credits the green-winged teal with flying speeds ranging from 3 to 160 miles per hour. This oddly wide range reflects early biological reporting and curiosity about bird flight capabilities.
Good Friday Service Slated In Mt. Hope
Mt Hope plans a Good Friday service from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church. The Mount Hope Ministerial Association urges local businesses to close during the hour to enable employees to attend. Several area churches participate including Assembly of God Baptist Temple First Christian Church of God First Baptist Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Methodist Pilgrim Holiness and Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Winston Ashly Leonard
Pritchett Named Grocers Director at Annual Meeting
Mullens-R. E. Pritchett, manager of Mullens Grocery Co. Inc., was named a director of the United States Wholesale Grocers Association at the annual meeting in New Orleans from March 31 to April 3. He has led the firm for ten years and holds roles including president-elect of the local Rotary Club, Mullens Chamber of Commerce past president, and Alderson-Broaddus College board trustee. He is a deacon at Mullens Baptist Church teaching a youth class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
R. E. Pritchett
Mullens Grocery Co., Inc
United States Wholesale Grocers’ Association, Inc
Pritchett
New Orleans
Rotary Club
Alderson-Broaddus College
Mullens Chamber of Commerce
Mullens Baptist Church
Ohioan Warren G. Harding Fifth Sixth President Claim
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes Warren G. Harding as a native of Ohio and identifies him as the sixth U S president to hail from that state, reflecting regional ties in early 20th century presidential origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
U. S
Ohio
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Devotional Led by Mrs. J. W. Cook at Toneda Baptist Church
Mrs. Jay Whitt Cook chaired a Woman's Mission Society devotional with theme That We May be One at Toneda Baptist Church in Oceana. Opening prayer by Mrs. Ray Eppling followed by songs and talks on Why Do We Suffer Teaching By Life and A Way Out or A Way Through. Attendees include Mrs. Denny Brown Mrs. Hurley Brown Mrs. Otis Cook and guest Mrs. Clyde Mitchell Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Spiritual Life
Jay Whitt Cook
Woman's Mission Society
Toneda Baptist Church
Ray Eppling
Denny Brown
Epling
Jimmy Cook
Wirt Cook
Otis Cook
Virgil Lusk
Clyde Mitchell
Wharton
Weekend guests at Szuch home include Oxleys
Mt Hope RNS notes weekend visitors at the Szuch residence in Hopewell North Carolina their son in law William D Oxley Jr and daughter Dreama Szuch Miss Dreama is a St Marys School of Nursing Huntington graduate Mrs Charles Bergendahl underwent surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital Monday Miss Beverly Kemrite daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kemrite is spending a week in Daytona Beach Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
Luis Szuch
William D. Oxley Jr
Hopewell
N. C
Oxley
Dreama Szuch
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Huntington
Charles Bergendahl
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Beverly Kemrite
Fred Kemrite
Daytona Beach, Fla
Pastor Honored At Birthday Dinner In Beckley
The home of Mrs. William Alderman in Glen Rogers hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Rev. Robert Perry, pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church in Sweeneysburg. Sisters Mrs. Alderman, Mrs. Dewey Shumate, Bob, and Mrs. Bessie Drysdale organized the event, with guests including Mrs. Perry and the couple’s daughters Florence and Marilyn, plus numerous Charleston and Beckley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
RNS
William W. Alderman
Robert Perry
Beckley
New Prospect Baptist Church
Sweeneysburg
Alderman
Dewey Shumate
Bob
Bessie Drysdale
Perry
Florence
Marilyn
Tommy Craft
Gregory
Charleston
Louie Wyde
Buddy Vanetter
Johnny
Angela
Jack Sizemore
McGraws
Carmen Bailey
Fairdale
John Allen
Joan
Dianne
John Anthony
Pat Manning
Darrell Phillips
Margaret Alderman
Easter Observance Planned by Mount Hope Commandery No 22
Easter observance of Mount Hope Commandery No 22 Knights Templar will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in Charlton Heights Methodist Church Charlton Heights. Members to meet in uniform without sword at 10:45 a.m. in front of the church for line formation. The Rev James R Denney pastor will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Mount Hope Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
Charlton Heights
James R. Denney
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Dred
Tomchins Spring
Tomchin Furniture Company
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Ladies Society
Mt. Hope
Grocers
J. W. Cook
Raleigh
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Glen Daniel YE
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Elmer Akers
Maple Fork
Madge Davis
Margaret Marchio
Thelma Stover
A Hill
Madalin B. Thompson
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Lucille Cook
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Jack Martin
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Rock Creek
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Martha Lilly
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Estella) Teaster
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