Cubs and Senators Win Openers in Oak Hill Tourney
In Oak Hill LI tourney action the Cubs beat the Giants 12-7 in a postponed twilight game, while the Senators upset the league leading Tigers 5-2 under the lights. Price earned the Cub win, Ernie Murphy took the loss. Gregg Was toed the mound for the Senators with Jimmy Sumner losing for Detroit, as both clubs advance in the first round.
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Oak Hill
Cubs
Senators
Giants
Tigers
Oak Hill Park
Price
Ernie Murphy
Gregg
Senator
Jimmy Sumner
Tiger
Indians
Amer
Oak Hill II Appreciation Night Honors Lights Helpers
Oak Hill II hosts appreciation night at the Little League park to honor volunteers and firms who funded the lights used for the first time in the city tournament. The Braves face the Pirates at 7:15 p.m. for the Minor League pennant, following the Pirates bye and Braves win over the Dodgers. The Red Sox meet the Yankees for the American League pennant after the Athletics 18 1 triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
ANL
Little League Park
Elmer Sheaves
Little League
Braves
Pirates
Dodgers
Red Sox
Athletics
Yankees
Yankes
Shirley Cook Weds Ronald Burchett in Columbus Ceremony
Miss Shirley Jean Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Early Cook of Columbus Ohio wed Ronald Burchett son of Mr and Mrs Claude Burchett of Lynco in a small home ceremony at 4 pm Sunday Read by Rev M R Kirby the couple’s attendants were Mr and Mrs Oscar Bagley Columbus A reception followed at the bride’s home The bride attended North High School and a modeling school and works in a Columbus department store The groom a last year Oceana High School graduate works for Coraa Container Co in Columbus Former Oceana residents attended the wedding including Mr and Mrs David Burchett Mr and Mrs Jessie Mills and Miss Wanda Repass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
BNS
Shirley Jean Cook
Early Cook
Columbus
Ohio
Ronald Burchett
Claude Burchett
Lynco
M. R. Kirby
Oscar Bagley
Coraa Container Co
Columus
David Burchett
Jessie Mills
Wanda Repass
Kilsyth Notes and Neighbors Report Several Updates
Mrs Clar ence Stone is improving after brain surgery at Bluefield Sanitarium. Mrs John Jeffery, daughter of Opal Steplowski and late Robert Bolen, will receive a B S degree at Morris Harvey on Aug 31 and plans to join her husband in Dayton Ohio where he works for Remington Rand. Pfc and Mrs Rodney Gillespie and daughter Melanine Ann are on a 30 day leave with Mr and Mrs J F James before reporting to Fort Ritchie. Herbert James and son Paul of Indianapolis spent time with his parents in Kilsyth, then left for a Virginia Beach vacation. Visitors include Miss Martha Hall of Oak Hill Miss Rose Ann Stella and Miss Mary Anguis of Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilsyth
Clarence Stone
Bluefield
John Jeffery
Opal Steplowski
Robert Bolen
Morris Harvey
Jeffery
Dayton
Ohio
Remington Rand Corp
Pfc
Rodney Gillespie
Melanine Ann
J. F. James
Fort Ritchie
Paul
Indianapolis
Ind
Virginia Beach
John III
Baltimore
Mike
Eddie
Thomas
Bradley
Inlaw
Steve Hill
Howard
Cynthia
Bill Hill
Danny
Joyce
Hansford
Paul Huffman
Sandra
Weekend Visitors Turn Into Family Reunion At Hill Home
Residents recount gatherings at Mrs. Eva Hill and Matilda Burnett home. Among attendees were W. G. Burks family from Birmingham, John Hill family from Baltimore, and Steve Hill family from Hansford. Airman Howard Spade rejoined after extending service. Kay Ann Spade joins Spade visit with Tacoma plans.
Rare serpent display at Armstrongs service station
Armstrong reports two rattlesnakes on display in a prepared cage for the public. A yellow headed individual weighs 15 to 20 pounds and is very rare, while a smaller black one carries seven or eight rattlers but is equally deadly. The party includes Ralph Colvard of Washington DC, Kenneth Armstrong, Dorsey Rinehart, and Lacy Smith.
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Tler
Armstrong
Armstrongs Service Station
Ralph Colvard
Washington, D.C
Kenneth Armstrong
Dorsey Rinehart
Lacy Smith
N. Bruce Chase
Lewisburg
Cabba
Joel
Beard
Myrtle R. Hunter
Caldwell
John Rhodes
Dawson
J. T. Collins
Joe Callison
Barton Ott
Airlea
Stephen Hedrick
Sinks Grove
Cosmo Chase
Rockland Dairy Farm
Ree
W. C. Rgis
E. Wai' N Street
Charles Town
Rhoda Dotson
Eggplant
W. C. Sturgis
Eashington Street
F. C. Coffman
B. S. Roles
Union
Jim Watts
Ronceverte
F. C. Coffman Jr
Hanovers
Kohlrabi
Lora Chase
Arianna Chase
Box 43
East Washington Street
Lacy Thomas Jr
Asbury
Hazel Mann
Beat Morgan
Lewisrg
Marianna Chase
Box
Linda Gay Dotson
L. Mithrow
Ova Coffman
Nnne
Earl C. Watts
Earl Owens
Frankford
Donald Brown
Renick
E. E. Welch
Smoot
Linda C. Davis
Route 219
L. M. Withrow
Salify
Lacy Heavener
Gap Mills
Frank Cochran
Williamsburg
Souash
Bill Ott
Fairlea
R. W. Simmons
Joel Callison
Celia A. Lewis
O. P Livesay
South Jefferson
Emmett G. McDowell
C. G. Lemons
Marianna Use
Nancy Miles White
Walnut Grove
Tommy Bobbitt
Trout
Lee Gillespie
Inwisburg
Herbert W. Everhart
Kearneysville
Shepherdstown
Charles
Mt Hope Garden Club meets at Beckley for tuberous begonia talk
Mt Hope Garden Club held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. J E McKenzie Beckley home with a tour of her flower gardens and terrace luncheon. President Mrs Don Sanford led business as yearbooks were distributed. Mrs McKenzie spoke on tuberous begonias and care, planting, varieties, diseases, and display.
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Mount Hope
BNS
R. G. Patteson
L. H. Bennett
L. M. Corey
L. G. Fitzgerald
C. R. Harnsburger
Harold Hock
G. G. Hodges
J. W. Massing
W. J. Moore
Fred Potter
T. M. Rodgers
Don Sanford
G. E. Williams
W. R. Park
W. M. Pennington
R. W. Pittman
R. C. Simpkins
Engagement Told In Mount Hope Ohio Area
Mr and Mrs Joseph Micochero of Akron Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Lucy Ann to Earl J Abraham Jr The wedding is set for Saturday September 3 at 10 00 a m in Saint Joseph s Catholic Church 1770 Second Street Cuyahoga Falls Ohio A reception will follow at 7 30 p m at Sicilian Home 2346 Theiss Road Northampton Ohio
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Mount Hope
RNS
Joseph Micochero
Akron
Ohio
Kilsyth
Lucy Ann
Earl J. Abraham, Jr
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Second Street
Cuyahoga Falls
Theiss Road
Northampton
Governor's Cup Won By Jay H P at WV State Fair
Jay H. P. driven by Burnett won the Governor's Trophy in the 2.16 trot at the West Virginia State Fair. Edwards Volo was second in the first heat with a 2.11.4, Yankee Volo timed 2.12 in the second heat. Billy Axland won the 2.16 pace in straight heats. Cedar Craft Hope won the 2.24 pace runoff. Additional winners included Shanty's Genius Star in amateur harness, Tiny Baby in pleasure horse, and Dutch White's Holiday in harness pony.
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Lewisburg
Jay H. P
Burnett
West Virginia
Yankee Volo
Jay H.P
Volo
Edwards Volo
Billy Axland
West
Howdy Doody
Pitmas Optical
Southern Land
Suzie Tannehill
Tiny Baby
Charleston
Pam Ubbing
Bridgeport
Rennbrook Farm
W.D. Ward
Peter Gunn
Ed Terrell Stables
Waynesboro
Shanty
Rosemar Farms
Parkersburg
Tree Elm Farm
Lesage
J. S. McIntyre
Kawick
London Bobby
Maplewood Chief
Hayes
Great Jay
King
Edward's Volo
Ford
Edna Regent
Spencer
Fleetwood
Ed Terrell
Bootie Zimmerman
Wylie Farms
Glace
Robert Wylie
Little Brother
George Davisson
Vadis
Gary Davisson
Bill Alexander
Vicky Flynn
Dicky Davis
Max Meadows
Little Professor
Winston-Salem
N. C
Rennie Carter
Cap Wilson
Why Werry Farm
Montclair
Keith Cooper
Nell
Roger Dean
Susie
Dean
Rosemar
W. I.boreman
Clay Post
Petersburg
Tree Elm Pony Farm
H. M. Graham
Drew Jackson
Rose Laundry
Huntington
Gary Rose
London
Bobby
Kaswick
Byrd
McIntyre
Pretty Pert
Susie Dean
Margie Mathews
Clifton
Forge
Dutch White
Pennbrook Farm
W. D. Ward
R. L. Cook
Matewan
David Cook
Little Cook
Robin
Tree Elfm Pony Farm
Jo Carson
Muddy McIntyre
Fortune
Southern Lands
E. H. Pitmus
Carden's Motel
Peterstown
John Carden
State Fair Agricultural Winners Named in West Virginia
Winners in the West Virginia State Fair Agriculture section were announced in Lewisburg and surrounding areas. Awards cover crops from corn and forage to vegetables, fruits, and oats with many residents from Lewisburg Asbury Frankford Keenan and nearby routes earning top spots.
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L. M. Withrow
Lewisburg
Lacy Thomas ,Jr
Asbury
Joe Callison
Beard
Lacy S. Thomas
Price Fisher
Frankford
F. S Coffman Jr
Charles Fisher
Frankord
Thomas Legg
Raymond M. Morgan
Rt. 2
Cleo Walkup
Dawson
Lacy Thomas Jr
Robert A. Beamer
Williamsburg
Casper H. Ellinger Jr
Star Rt. B
Staunton
Herbert W. Everhart
Kearneysville
J. O. Echols
Keenan
Darrell Echols
Tar Rt. B
Richard F. Ellinger
Star J
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Ican Legion
Ward
Ritchie of
Oak Hill II
Shirley Cook
R. Burchett
Iquality Pastry
Neville
South Pacific
Valley Drive
Krogers
Parsons Heat
Mooldy
Absorbine Jr
Ralph Armstrong
East Kingston
Lick Knob
Mt. Hope
Family Weekly
Arthur Godfrey
Herbert Kamm
Joseph N. Bell
Charles Trotter
By Patty Johnson
Wilson Flash
Wilson
Shady Dale Maggie
Phillips
Hadley Mike
Doll
Pace
L.J.E
Cartright
Swift Waters
Edwards
Wildwood Linda
Marie E
Line- Weaver
Cedar Craft Hope McCandless
Miss Byrne
Newhart
Magic Lady Scott
Cedar Craft Hope
Miss Byrne Vole
Fasiy
Eugene A. Tuckwiller
Tuckwiller Brothers
Darrell Echolas
J. O. Echolas
Elmore Stuart
Units
Eugene Tuckwiller Jr
Unus
Lewis TR
Timothy Hay
J. Q. Echolas
Darrel Echolas
Harris H. Davis Jr
Earl Watts
Lewry
Wisburg
Bliss
Eugene Witt
RFC 2
Delia A. Lewis
Emmett . McDowell
Katherine R. McClure
Mill Point
Lara Chase
Navy
Lacy Thomas
Geraldine Arbuckle
L. F. Sherwood
Greenbrier Ave
Westpoint
John W. Eye
Neville St
Beckley
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