Missionary Group Installs Officers at Rockcastle Baptist Church
The General Mission Society of the Rockcastle Baptist Church installed several new officers led by Rev. Harry L. Stevens. New appointees include Mrs. Edwin Hill as vice president and Mrs. David Brooks as secretary, with multiple others named for treasurer, program, literature, missions, Christian training and leadership roles. The meeting also extended terms for officers such as Mrs. Casey Salome as president and Mrs. Woodrow Edwards as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Mission Society
Rockcastle Baptist Church
Harry L. Stevens
Edwin Hill
David Brooks
Woodrow Edwards
Alvin Goddard
Spiritual Life
Wayne Goode
Kelly Brooks
Chris
Love Gifts
Harvey Church
White Cross
Christian Social Relations
J. L. Harmon
Family Life
Carl Parks
Ted Stewart
Man Injured At Work In Winding Coal Co. Accident
Benjamin Roebuck of Mabscott was treated at Beckley Hospital Wednesday for injuries to his right foot from a cutting machine at the Winding Coal Co. in Tams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Roebuck
Mabscott
Beckley Hospital
Winding Coal Co
Tams
Methodist Sub-District Sets Training School
A leadership training school for the Oak Hill sub district will be held January 14 to 18 at Oak Hill Methodist Church on Main Street. Rev Tally Hanna, church pastor and dean, announced the event with ministers Dr Glenn W. Stewart Dr Reece Burns and Rev Bob Johnson among instructors and a two night minister session to cover hospital work counseling and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Methodist Church
Reece Burns
Methodist Temple
Beckley
Paul Hinzman
First Methodist Church
Bob Johnson
Temple Methodist Church
Clarksburg
Thompson
J. M. Helm
Jule Hensil
Arthur Backus
Laurel Club Fetes Husbands at Mullens Christmas Dinner
Laurel Garden Club members honored their husbands with a Christmas dinner in the Wyoming Hotel dining room. Tables were decorated by Mrs. Clyde Byrd, Mrs. James Kuhlke and Mrs. Cloyd Blankenship. dinner arrangements by Mrs. S. P. Pearis, Mrs. S. R. Thorn and Mrs. Fred Kingdon. President Mrs. Roger Pritchett welcomed guests and introduced program chair Mrs. B. W. Steele. A skit titled A Meeting of The Average Biddie Club was presented by a group including Mrs. M. M. Shumate and Mrs. J. D. Farmer. Attendees came from Mullens and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
Joe Cook
J. D. Farmer
G. F. Fordham
A. G. Gilreath
Fred Kingdon
W. L. Lawson
S. P. Pearis
Herbert Pearis
B. W. Steele
Roger Pritchett
M. M. Shumate
Harry Woods
Charles Thrasher
Mullens
R. H. Mitchell
Bluefield
Land Condemnation Suits Filed Over Lester Sophia Road
The State Road Commission filed three condemnation suits in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office over property on the Lester Sophia Road. Defendants listed include W. G. Ogden and others, Robert Williams and others, and Andrea Giammerino and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Road Commission
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s Office
Lester-Sophia Road
W. G. Ogden
Robert Williams
Andrea Giammerino
On the Brighter Side What Isn’t Could Be Worse
A brief reflection notes that even when things are not ideal, they could be worse, urging a cautious optimism about present conditions and future prospects.
Mullens Grade School class creates Christmas decorations
The class of exceptional children at Mullens Grade School under teacher Mrs Elbert Cook made a Christmas tree wreaths and cards during a monthly Laurel Garden Club visit led by garden therapy chairman Mrs Cloyd Blankenship. Ray Collins and Marvin Thorn assist as Sandra Workman and Jerry Tolliver decorate. Members presented treats and gifts including a Colorado blue spruce to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Laurel Garden Club
Ray Collins
Marvin Thorn
W. D. Emmons
B. W. Steele
Steele
Mullens Grade School
Elbert Cook
Sandra Workman
Jerry Tolliver
State Garden Therapy
Hugh Gentry
Cloyd Blankenship
Garden Therapy
S. R. Thorn
Hatfield Clan Relative Dies Buried Near Hatfield Feud Stronghold
Gilbert, UPI reports 96 year old Charl ey Harrison, last known participant in the Hatfield McCoy feud, dies at a son in law and daughter’s home and will be buried in Browning Fork area. Funeral at Browning Fork Church. burial in Bragg Cemetery Hampden. Surviving three daughters and four sons. He was related to Devil Anse Hatfield through marriage and led Hatfields to safety after a mountain raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
UPI
Charley Harrison
Harrison
Kelly Hatfield
Browning Fork
J. C. Bragg Jr
Bragg Cemetery
Hampden
Hatfield
Capt
Anderson
Devil Anse) Hatfield
Hatfields
Anna Hatfield
Devil Anse
West Virginia
Kentucky
Sunday School Gift Exchange at Pine Grove Baptist Church
The Pine Grove Baptist Church primary and intermediate classes held a pre Christmas gift exchange after Sunday School in the church basement. Teachers Floyd Canterbury and Mrs Oscar Canterbury hosted the party with attendees including Robin Schuman Karen Ellis Kim Acord Amos Ellis David Stewart Donnie Lafferty Joanne Lafferty Lenora Jane Lafferty Julie Vaught Braxton Meadows Sadie Meadows Cynthia Meadows Laciena Morgan Skipper Vaught Danny Lafferty Louella Lafferty Cathy Ellis Brenda Tilley and Gerald Tilley.
Canterbury ties and family travel surface in Davin notes
Ravencliff and surrounding area residents are mentioned with church appearances by Floyd Canterbury and his family. The report covers travel to Beckley for a post-surgery checkup, a Pineville death, a Roanoke heart attack death, and moves to Arlington for holidays. It also notes visits to Mullens and Links Grove related to illnesses and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Johnny Stewart
Lon Stewart
David
Dancy
Paul Brooks
Mullens
Morton Sadler
Wyoming General Hospital
Quentin Stewart
Links Grove
Okey Lee McGraw
Bond Set For Herndon Trio In Copper Theft Case
Three Wyoming County men from Herndon Heights face 11 counts of copper wire theft totaling about $655. Ralph J. Lusk 34 is charged with six counts, Robert M. Lusk 28 with three counts, and Louis E. Pugalee about 38 with two counts. Bond set at 1000 per charge totals 11000. They were bound over to the March Wyoming County grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate W. Preston Wilson. The thefts allegedly occurred in August and September from Norfolk and Western Railway Co and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co in the Herndon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
BNS
Wyoming County
Herndon Heights
Ralph J. Lusk
Robert M
Louis E. Pugalee
Grand Jury
W. Preston Wilson
Norfolk and Western Railway Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Herndon
Beckwith PTA Elects Officers
Beckwith PTA held its second meeting at Beckwith Grade School with Leon Spencer presiding. New officers elected: Spencer president Sheldon Kuhn first vice president Andrea Wilson second vice president B B Boone treasurer Pearl Legg secretary Alice Proctor parliamentarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith
BNS
Andrea Wilson
B. B. Boone
Pearl Legg
Alice Proctor
Alva Anderson
Fayette County Board of Education
Lawerence Jones
Spencer
Oscar Henderson
Sheldon Kuhn
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Missionary Group
Roebuck
Childre
Scooters
Neville Maytag
Neville ST
Contaband
Tussy
Methodist Sub
Laurel Club
MacArthur
Ather Caeont
MacArthur, W. Va
Morrell’s
Diamond
Brazil
California
Ripco Creamery
Rockingham
Star
Boston Butts
Joe
Clearfield
Roy
S&h
Ballard’s
Gunnee
Mello
Yale
Ravencliff
Herndon Trio
Beckwith Pta
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