Woman Suffers Burns in Home Fire Incident
Mrs Clyde Steep Matheny of Matheny suffered first to third degree burns to her face hands and legs Wednesday night at home. She used gas to start a furnace fire in the basement and flames ignited her dress when the match ignited. Neighbors Rev and Mrs Boyd England carried her to Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch where she is listed in satisfactory condition. Her husband was at Kopperston mines on the evening shift when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheny
Clyde Steep
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Boyd England
Kopperston Mines
The successful politician knows everybody
A compact appraisal suggests a prominent figure wields wide acquaintance across factions. The observation notes influence stems from extensive networks and frequent appearances at public events, implying broad reach in politics.
All-State Band Members Selected at Pineville High
Pineville High School announces four students selected for All-State Band activities. Jimmy Cook, trumpet, nine-year band member, All-County four times, former band council member. Judy Snyder, clarinet, eight years in band, All-County four years, All-State once, head majorette. Judy Dee Farley, clarinet, eight years, All-County three years, band council president. Linda Hall, French horn, five years, All-County four years, junior class member, flag twirler, band council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Allen
Pineville High School
Minutemen
Pineville
ANS
Jimmy Cook
James D. Cook
East Pineville
Trum
Jimmy
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Judy Snyder
L. C. Snyder
Bowman Bottom
Judy
Judy Dee Farley
Byron Rose
Centerville
Linda Hall
Paul Hall
Sale of Promissory Notes Is Authorized for Cumberland and Allegheny Gas
The Public Service Commission has authorized Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Co. of Pittsburgh to sell up to $500000 in promissory notes to its parent firm Columbia Gas System of New York. The notes fund a 1966 construction program worth $1700000. The company serves Lewis, Harrison, Upshur, Barbour, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, Grant and Mineral Counties and parts of western Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Public Service Commission
Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Co
Pittsburgh
Columbia Gas System
New York
Cumberland and Allegheny
Lewis, Harrison
Upshur
Barbour
Preston
Randolph, Tucker, Grant and
Mineral
Maryland
Battle film producer Peter Watkins accused of harsh realism
London report says television producer Peter Watkins faced charges from Sir Felix Aylmer of British Actors Equity that he used emaciated extras and hidden wires to force realistic battle falls in a B B C production. Watkins denied the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Peter Watkins
British Broadcasting Co
Felix Aylmer
Equity
Watkins
Scarbro Cubs Hold Meeting
Scarbro SCARP Pack 125 held its April meeting at the Boy Scout Hall with Cubmaster Albert Moses in charge after pledge and Lord's Prayer. Bobcat badges were awarded, Den one showed gardens in plastic containers, and a knot-tying lesson plus a Smokey the Bear skit by dens two and three featured. Refreshments were served. attendees listed include families of Phelps, Coleman, Law, Dixon, and Webb among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarbro
RNS
Boy Scout Hall
Albert Moses
Nick Phelps
Robert
Hank’’ Webb
Boy Scout Troop 125
den One
Den
Margaret Dixon
Dens
Bernard Law
Carlos Coleman
Smokey the Bear
E. Comer
Allen
Edward
Robert Caldwell
T. Dixon
A. Moses
Ronald Mims
Wyatt Jennings
Interior Dept Urges Stronger Wildlife Laws
The Interior Department warned of a $1 million a year alligator poaching racket and urged Congress to broaden federal criminal code coverage nationwide. It also asked to empower game wardens to arrest, search, and seize property used for illegal poaching. Alligator hides fetch high prices, spurring violators despite state protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Interior Department
Congress
New Officers Installed At Mullens FHA Meeting
Mullens West Virginia Mullens High School Chapter of Future Homemakers installed new officers in a candlelight ceremony Elizabeth Pryor became president Beth Finney is projects VP Tammy Canterbury is recruitment VP Pam Tice is secretary Linda Butler is treasurer and Janice Huffman is assistant treasurer Lynna Jo Hash is historian Sheila Courington is historian. Members heard reports from Pam Tice Tammy Canterbury and Beth Finney on the state FHA convention held April 22 24. Betty Presley announced sponsorships for Leadership Camp and Conservation Camp. Committee chairs were named and plans for a Cedar Lakes Craft Fair were discussed. Guests included Mrs Ray Butler Mrs Wilson Presley and Mrs Ray Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
RNS
Mullens High School
Future Homemakers
Pam Tice
Tammy Canterbury
Beth Finney
FHA
Beth
Pam
Tammy
Judy Lefler
Becky Presley
Cedar Lakes
Miss Presley
Mullens Woman's Civic Club
Mullens Moose Lodge
Elizabeth Pryor
Linda Butler
Cheryl Payne
Woodrow Cook
Carolyn McConnihay
Ceaser
Susan Harper
Peggy Bradford
Mikey Mur
Phree
Cynthia Brooks
Pat Repass
Kathy Kemp
Marcia Toler
Bodie Shumate
Jennifer Gravely
Mona ‘Thomas
Patsy Conley
Dana Monroe
Janice Huffman
Lynna Jo Hash
Sheila Courington
Ray Butler
Wilson Presley
Itmann
Ray Huffman
Corinne
Miss Linda Whitt and Jackie Cragg Vie for FBLA Titles
Linda Whitt of Mullens FBLA chapter competes for Miss FBLA and Mrs FBLA at the State Convention at Concord College on April 30. Cragg of Itmann also seeks the Miss FBLA Mrs FBLA titles, both seniors high in their classes with active NHS Pep Club Student Council and Thespians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBLA
Concord College
Linda Whitt
Jackie Cragg
Mullens
Future Homemakers of America
Linda
B. J. Whitt
Whitt
Bluefield
People’s Bank of Mullens
Clagg
Cecil Clagg
Itmann
Hi-Y
Thespians
Fred Shutt
Funeral trips and hospital notes dot Ravencliff scene
Mrs Pearl Cook remains a patient in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. Mrs Frank Farley and son Doug travel to Pineville Kentucky for funeral services for her mother in law Laura Farley at Arnett Funeral home. Accompanying were George Osborne Sterling Virginia arrived Ravencliff Wednesday night. Also visiting were Donald Manna’s family Willard Ownby Jr Timmy Ricky Lori Hampton Virginia. Guests in Main home two weeks include Willard Ownby’s son in law David Blevins and daughters Sheila Dianne Jacksonville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravencliff
Pearl Cook
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Frank Farley
Doug
Pineville
Laura Farley
Arnett Funeral Home
Farley
George Osborne
Sterling
Donald Manna
Willard Ownby Jr
Timmy
Ricky
Lori
Hampton
Willard Ownby
Charleston
David Blevins
Sheila
Dianne
Jacksonville
Fla
One trouble with being a nice guy theme
A compact reflection on the social cost of niceness. The saying notes that kindness can draw in people the speaker dislikes, highlighting intrapersonal friction and the unintended consequences of agreeing with others to keep the peace. The line suggests caution in choosing interactions.
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Beckley
Neville ST
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Are
Budget Shop
North Fayette Street
Beckley, W. VA
Scarbro Cubs
Interior Dept
Kroehler
Kroehler Quality Constructed
Main
Oak Hill
Americ
Future Homemakers of America Club
Hardy
Chrysanthemums
Webbs Florist & Greenhouses
Mairacle
Miracle Edge
Rexall Drug Store
South Heber Street
Housewives
Girl Scouts
Butchers
Boy Scouts
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