Jury Deliberates Woman's Fate in Wyoming County Slaying
In Pineville Wyoming County jury resumes deliberations in the case of Mrs. Geneva Walters a mother of three charged with killing 52 year old Doran Cook. Deliberations began after final arguments and lasted about thirty minutes before the panel was sent to night confinement. Walters 29 testified that Cook tried to enter her home and she fired a .38 caliber pistol on June 11.
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Wyoming
Pineville
Geneva Walters
Doran Cook
Council Pledges Action to Solve Parking Problem
West Mullens residents told city council that Moran Ave from the Bailey Lumber Co bridge to West Mullens grade crossing is a major bottleneck due to street parking. Phil J. Smith led a five man delegation urging action as basketball traffic increases. Mayor Cook promised, “We’ll get on to it right away.” Councilmen expressed sympathy and noted current 8 am to 5 pm parking restrictions. The meeting also announced a new J.C. Hydraulic Inc. yard serving Wyoming and seven counties, via Flair Mine Supply Inc. connection. Mayor urged letters of welcome to Perry and Minnix.
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Mullens High School
Woodrow W. Cook
W. F. Staats
Cook
Mullens
Flair Mine Supply Inc
Lumberport
J.C. Hydraulic Inc
Wyoming
Glyda McClung Weds Rev Norman Norman
Glyda Ann McClung and Rev Thomas E Norman married in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s Mount Hope home. The couple, both from local families, plan to pursue ministry with Glyda continuing work at New River Store No 1 and Norman serving as Kroger cashier while in ministry training. A reception followed the ceremony.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Glyda Ann McClung
Thomas E. Norman
J. D. Smith
Mae McClung
George Norman
Prosperity
Ralph Arbogast
Mount Hope High School
Norman
New River
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
Tennessee Temple School
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kroger Co
Cleveland
American Legion group plans Christmas basket in Pineville
Varney Cline American Legion Unit 133 met to sponsor a needy-family Christmas basket in Pineville. A dinner at the Cow Shed followed, and a house-to-house heart campaign was approved. Dues payment reminders were issued, an orchestra dance set for December 17 at the Legion Hall, and Mrs. Lois Wenzel reported on the District Fall Convention. Members present included Joyce Mullens, Jane Martin, Martha Davis, Betty Legg, Grace Young, Vera Wenzel, Evelyn Martin, Pat Cramer, June Bower, Teker Nanley, Lois Wenzel, Gloria Meaughhton, and Billie Jo Boggs.
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Pineville
RNS
Varney Cline
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Ois Wenzel
Joyce Mullens
Jane Martin
Marthat Davis
Betty Legg
Grace Young
Vera Wenzel
Evelyn Martin
Pat Cramer
June Bower
Teker Nanley
Lois Wenzel
Gloria Meaughton
Billie Jo Boggs
Student Council Meeting Planned at Conley High
About 12 schools will attend a two day state Student Council meeting at Conley High in Wyoming County. Jesse Morgan will address delegates at the opening session Thursday afternoon. The agenda includes committee appointments a social and a panel on integration progress. Ecclesiastes Smith of Gary will preside.
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Mullens
RNS
Conley High School
Jesse Morgan
Wyoming County
Carl Hazzard
Conley
Luther Booker
Ecclesiastes Smith
Gary
Excelsior of War
Bluestone
Bramwell
Elkhorn
Simmons
Montgomery
Garnet
Charleston
DuBois
Mt. Hope
Douglas
Huntington
Meeting Set Mullens Christian Sisters Gather
Names of Christian Sisters will be revealed and gifts exchanged at a Missionary Circle meeting of the First Church of God South Mullens at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Zura Cook Corrine
District Legion Conference Scheduled Sunday at Mullens
Wyoming County Post 106 will host the Sixth District American Legion Conference Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Legion Home Moran Ave District Commander Louis Kaman reports 16 posts from Raleigh Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties will be represented State Commander Chester Phillips of Elkins will be the principal speaker with talks by Tommy Jones and Ed Polly from Charleston Post commanders and adjutants will report on post achievements toward the American Legion aims child welfare rehabilitation Americanism and national security The afternoon session includes a 2 30 p m coffee break with musical entertainment by Louise Shumate pianist of Glen Rogers
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Louise Shumate
Glen Rogers
Porterfield Named Admin Of Helen Lacey Estate
Harold F. Porterfield was named administrator of the estate of Helen J. Lacey in Mercer County. He posted a $1,500 bond. Appraisers named were R. A. Yarbrough, P. T. Lilly Jr., and R. A. Hampton.
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Princeton
RNS
Harold F. Porterfield
Helen J. Lacey
Mercer County Clerk’s Office
R. A. Yarbrough
P. T. Lilly Jr
R. A. Hampton
Pineville Personal Notices From Pineville and Nearby Areas
RNS report notes Leroy Basham returned to Athens to resume studies at Concord College after a weekend with grandparents in Pineville. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Fred H Shannon of Pineville visiting Beckley and Ada Hossfield of Coeburn Va visiting Dell Cooke family in Pineville.
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Pineville
RNS
Leroy Basham
Athens
Concord College
G. K. Basham
Pine
Mullens Band Association Plans Christmas Party
Mullens High School Band Association will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the high school. President Paul Markowitz says the gathering will discuss plans for the band’s Christmas party on December 15, arranged under co chairmanship of Mrs. Houston Graham and Mrs. Herman Akers.
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Mullens
BNS
Mullens High School Band Association
Paul Markowitz
Houston Graham
Herman Akers
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Betty Grable
Hoakhilla
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