Oceana WSCS Elects Officers
The Oceana Woman's Society of Christian Service elects officers including secretary Mrs Herman Hopkins. Rev Art Carter discusses town and country churches and delegates report on district Methodist women meeting at Mullens. Plans include books for the library, kitchen painting, 150 water tumblers, Beck ley District Conference April 26, and April 28 circle meetings with program leaders and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hopkins
Christian Social
Art Carter
B. L. Morgan
E. G. Shannon
Mullens
Drake
Beckley
WSCS
Circle No. 1
Nancy Evans
Maxine Barrett
Barrett
Harlan Ellenburg
Circle No. 2
R. C. Hatfield
Hopkins
Norman Hopkins
Ray Shannon
Pauline Mayhew
Ples Wright
Arlene Drake
Easter Sunday Skeens Speaks at Colcord Ballpark
Democratic governor candidate Oral J. Skeens spoke at Colcord's ballpark on Easter Sunday outlining his program. He addressed workers compensation checks, proposed weekly pay for miners, and the need for state legislation to support free labor and basic needs. Skeens noted the state’s job shortage and the drive to attract industries to West Virginia.
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Colcord
ANS
Oral J. Skeens
Colcord Ballpark
Ball Park
Skeens
Clear Fork
West Virginia
Bennett Denies Oak Hill Magazine Salesmen Ties
Wallace R., Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce managing director, says magazine subscription solicitors have no connection to the chamber. Inquiries show some salesmen imply Chamber backing, an impression officials deem false. The chamber only knows salesmen register their names with the chamber.
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Oak Hill
BNS
Wallace R
Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce
Glimpses of Easter Visits and Hospital Returns
Glen Rogers returns home from Beckley Hospital after a two week stay. Betty Tackett of West Virginia University visits with her parents during Easter. Don Nuckols of Morris Harvey College spends Easter with his wife Jenny hospitalized at Beckley. Becky Pizzino of Marshall College visits Huntington parents. Ray Gwinn, once at Bluefield Sanitarium, back home. Randy Canterbury visits family in Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Taraczkozy host relatives as they insulate against heat and radiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
V. C. Gabany
Beckley Hospital
Betty Tackett
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Waldo Tackett
Marshall College
Huntington
Frank Pizzino
Jarvey
Ray Gwinn
Bluefield Sanitarium
Randy Canterbury
Jack Dan
Freder
Ick Kyle
Coal City Man Faces Court Tonight for Reckless Driving
A Coal City man Charles A. Smolsky aged 23 will appear in Beckley Police Court tonight to answer a charge of reckless driving. He posted a $55 bond after arrest by City Police at 4 55 am Sunday and was released from Raleigh County Jail at 8 15 am Sunday. Other detainees include Russell Noble Coleman 712 Butler St released after a property bond and Franklin D Haley 26 Beckley who posted a $55 bond for tonight's appearance after being arrested for reckless driving. Police said Haley's vehicle struck a jail lease at 8 am Sunday after serving petty larceny sentences. Several pleaded guilty and were remanded when unable to pay fines and costs. Alvin Adkins of Mabscott was released from jail at 8 am. The report also mentions Renee See and Geneta with unclear details and a note about a March 1 date for a separate charge.
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Coal City
Beckley
Charles A. Smolsky
Raleigh County
Russell Noble Coleman
Butler St
West Virginia
Cotton White
Franklin D. Haley
Haley
Ponherd Ti
W. A. Burke
Alvin Adkins
Mabscott
Renee See Sensa
Serenee - Ee Oa Seal
Geneta
Te White
Birth Announced by Mount Hope Parents in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Jerry Bliffin of St Louis Missouri announce the birth of a child. The notice notes the new arrival and family details from Mount Hope segment.
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Mount Hope
BNS
Jerry Bliffin
St. Louis, Mo
Rainbow Girls Welcome Four New Members
Rainbow Girls assembly in Beckley welcomed four new members Priscilla and Neta Kay Holt from Mount Hope along with two others during a business session led by the worthy advisor Miss Sharon Woods from Mullens. Visitors included Elizabeth Richmond Sandra Salango Patty Boggs and several local group leaders and mentors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke
Priscilla
Neta Kay Holt
Hill
Tw Vicketion Mionier
Sharon Woods
Mullens
Marshall College
Assembly
Beckley
Elizabeth Richmond
Sandra Salango
Patty Boggs
Worthy Ae
Beckley Assem
Maude Marshall
Larry Kelly
Albert Cope
Robert Williams
Mary Pugh
Robert Winston
Flora Twaddle
Mount Hope Assembly
Russell Hurtt
Mary Stevenson
Baptist Group Meets Tuesday in Fayetteville Church
The General Miss Fayetteville Baptist Church will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church. Mrs Roy Cruikshank, president of the Women's Society, made the announcement.
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Fayetteville
BNS
Baptist Church
Roy Cruikshank
Woman’s Society
Maximum Sentence Given Blankenship
A judge on Thursday found Blankenship guilty of lewd acts by exposing himself to three girls. He was fined 35 dollars and faces an additional 20 days in jail unless the money is paid, according to Mullens Police Chief Wendell W. Cook.
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Mullens
Wendell W. Cook
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration Across States
A large family marks a golden wedding anniversary for a couple married April 13, 1910, at the Pax home. Nine children attend from Long Branch and Maine, with grandchildren and relatives from Virginia, Maryland and beyond. The bridegroom, son of late Elias and Virginia Thompson, retired from coal work and gardens small plots.
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Cathy
Long Branch
Arnold Thompson
Winter Harbor
Maine
Debra
Thompsons
Pax
Lester
Sarah Allen
Ike Fisher
Elias
Virginia Thompson
Virginia
Lorena Dignazio
Baltimore
Local families visit during weekends and travels
PAX Trooper and Mrs William Arthur with children Kathy Jean Steve and Becky of Charlton Heights visited Mrs Nora Stover. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Thompson and their daughters and sons in Baltimore and MacArthur, while Jimmy Craddock returned to Denver after time with his parents. Friday guests at the Craddock home were sisters Esther Thompson and Geraldine McMillan of Milburn. Mr and Mrs en 2 Allen and
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Pax
William Arthur
Kathy Jean
Steve
Becky
Charlton Heights
Nora Stover
Mpson
Tommy Thompson
Baltimore
Jack Thompson
Jenny
Laurie
Joel
MacArthur
Jimmy Craddock
Denver
Colo
Cabell Craddock
Craddock
Esther Thompsson
Geraldine McMillion
Milburn
En 2 Allen
Births Reported At Oak Hill Hospital
Oak Hill Hospital listed 13 births over two weeks including Jennifer Jo Lively and Jessie Bell Pennington. Newborns range from three to eleven pounds with multiple families credited in Oak Hill Scarbro Marmet Fayetteville Hico Hilltop and Minden communities.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Oak Hill Hospital
Robert Morgan
Cathy Arene
Charles A. Hall
Scarbro
Jennifer Jo
Ernest R. Lively
Tammie Lynn
Ralph Adkins
Marmet
David Allen
Robert L
Mary Lynn
David W. Legg
Bradley
Deana Lynn
Harry A. Stamper
Minden
Steven Brooks
Willard B. Legg
Jessie Bell
Samuel E. Pennington
Hilltop
Herman Ray
Herbert B. Byers
Fund Raising Supper Ends In Demo Rally
A Danese Elementary School PTA fundraiser turned into a Democratic rally with over 250 attendees. Observers counted all four Fayette County sheriff candidates, three assessor candidates, and 12 of 17 Democratic House of Delegates hopefuls among those present.
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Danese
RNIS
Parent-Teacher Association
Fayette County
House of Delegates
Officers Elected At Sorority Meet
Sorority members elected officers Tuesday at Oak Hill meeting. Elected: Mrs. O. W. Dixon president, Mrs. Michell Aide vice president, Mrs. R. R. Thomas Jr. secretary, Mrs. D. C Rapp Jr. corresponding secretary, Mrs. John P. Duda treasurer, Mrs. James Hess extension officer, city council representative Mrs. Thomas, and alternate representative Mrs. Aide. Exempler Day set for 8 p.m. May 10 at Miss Easton’s home. Founders Day Banquet invited by Beta Sigma Phi City Council for 6:30 p.m. April 27 at White Oak Country Club. reservations with Mrs. Duda by April 23.
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Alpha Hill
Sua
In Phi Sorority
Oak Hill
Miss Easton
O. W. Dixon
Michell Aide
R. R. Thomas Jr
Besoing
D. C Rapp Jr
John P. Duda
James Hess
Thomas
Aide
Dixon
Beta Sigma Phi
White, Oak Country Club
Duda
Hobert Watson
Social Security credits and name correction questions
A reader asks about monthly Social Security credits claimed, backstory on a card with different middle names, and how to handle name changes when claiming benefits. The article notes no action is necessary now and that a person may explain the name change when benefits are claimed. A separate police report from Phoenix covers thieves removing items from an unoccupied owned house, including locks, cooler regulators, outlets, switches, a water heater, cabinets, and a kitchen sink.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Edward Gabbell
Gabbell
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