Fayette School Buses Run Across Five Counties Daily
Report shows Fayette school buses average 65 miles a day covering five counties Otway Gunnoe assistant superintendent says counties touched outside Fayette include Nicholas Greenbrier Kanawha Raleigh and formerly Clay which now no longer requires crossing into a fifth county Each bus hauls about 57000 students in four months with no fatalities and only one minor accident in the history of the system All drivers receive regular safety and first aid training.
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K of P Homecoming Set for New Years Night
Local lodge No 17 announces a January first homecoming for Knights of Pythias with about 300 members and guests. The event in the new hall over the Dickinson building features dancing games and entertainment as the lodge plans annual gatherings and soon to take in new members.
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Fayetteville poker row ends with three jailed
In Thurmond county an alleged poker game ended in a confrontation after Foley, a white man, claimed he would not owe losses to three colored men. Foley said he was heavy winner and tried to leave the game, but was followed and attacked. He fled toward a home for aid as a fight broke out, drawing police and leading to three men being jailed.
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Courthouse Grounds to Be Transformed Into Mini Park
The county court abandoned parking plans and let Wood- Howell nurseries of Ol, Va, handle landscaping for the courthouse grounds. The $7.25 plan features hardy shrubs, tall trees, and 186 plant materials to create a durable, ornamental space surrounding the building. Also approved was installing foot rails in the jury boxes of the draft court rooms for cost plus ten percent.
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Young editors prize winners named at Oak Hill contest
Honors in the Quill and Scroll contest awarded three local students and Log staff members Glenne Bragg John Osick and Leatherine Fitzpatrick at Oak Hill.
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Hall of Fame 1937 Nominations Highlight Sports Legends
Three star special nominations list includes Jack Dempsey Babe Ruth Dizzy Dean Donie Bush Tony Lazzeri Tom Sopwith Oscar Witt Lou Gehrig and more. The piece recounts notable exploits and public feuds, praising courage, wit, and influence across boxing baseball football and sailing.
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Pea Ridge Center Plans Impromptu Christmas Program
Oak Hill volunteers will host an impromptu Christmas program this evening at the Pea Ridge Recreational Center. The event will be arranged after guests arrive with arts crafts exchanges among workers and members. More than 50 pupils have enrolled, says Beulah Shorter, county recreation director.
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Spinkses Go to National Capital for Christmas Visit
Mrs. Spinks and her daughter Kathryn left for Washington D C to spend the Christmas holidays with friends and relatives.
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School Board Meeting Put Off in Fayetteville
Fayetteville officers of the board of education closed last night after issuing final checks to teachers before Christmas vacations. Schools were dismissed countywide and staff planned Yuletide trips. Otway Gunnee will go to Florida, Eugene R. Van der will visit Richmond, Frank Shipe will travel to Florida, and H L Frazier will stay at Fayetteville with family.
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Negro Scouters Organize Board in Raleigh
Brown W. Payne, negro attorney, named chairman of a planning board of negro Boy Scouts at Central Street Baptist church as 35 scouters meet. Officers include Rev. Sam Abrams as vice chair and John D. Elliott as commissioner. first meeting set for January 8. Elliott urged active programs and noted Scoutmastership course graduates.
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Students Present Dunkley With Golf Clubs
Mount Hope high school students honored Principal F. E. Dunkley at an assembly yesterday morning. President Bob McIntyre presented a set of golf clubs as thanks for his work toward the school's advancement. Brief talks and several musical selections under bandmaster William Carruth preceded the Christmas holidays.
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Students Home for Holidays in Fayetteville and Mount Hope
Fayetteville sees Miss Mary Bacon of Marshall College and Misses Virginia Brooks and Mary Miller from Roanoke Business College return home for Christmas. Anne Tully of Averett College also comes home. Mount Hope reports several students back after holiday dismissal including Kathryn Spinks Rachael Snyder Mary Catherine Patteson from Marshall College and Bert Hall David Carter Larry Hinchey Francis Dixon Homer Allen Walkup Harry Walkup Tommy Morgan Marshall Carter and Hope.
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Bottling Firm Sued for 2500 Damages in Fayetteville
L Phillips files a $2500 damages suit against Alex Alexander and Fayette Bottling and Ice Company in Fayette circuit court. Ned Ragland of Beckley represents the plaintiff.
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West Virginia university names appear in list
Ballard West Virginia University Mary Davis Maxine McAlexander Florence and Lucleta Thomas Concord State Teachers college Joseph Carr and Elizabeth Smith and Margaret Frances Darnall Averett footnote indicates names in archival roster.
Oak Hill City Recorder W R Hayes Improves Slightly
Oak Hill community reports city recorder W R Hayes, who has been ill for over a month at his home, showing slight improvement this week according to friends.
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Billy Ward Recovers From Pneumonia At Mount Hope
Billy Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ward, is reported to be recovering from pneumonia at Mount Hope and is expected to be out again soon.
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