Long Branch School Destroyed by Fire in Mullens
A fire caused by an oil stove explosion leveled Long Branch School between Baileyville and Coal Mountain, destroying the three room building and causing an estimated $12,000 in losses. Principal and staff will be reassigned. rebuild unlikely this term due to time.
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Mullens
Hot Land Department
Long Branch
Baileysville
Coal Mountain
Facult
Jesse
Morgan
Beckley Women to Install New Oak Hill Officers
Beckley Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary officers will be installed by the Beckley Lew Sheltler Post April 6. Mrs Ernest Fazion was appointed bake sale chairman for February 12 with proceeds to fund silverware for the canteen.
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Sy Register
Oak Hili
Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary
Beckley Lew Sheltler
Ernest Fazion
Shumate Funeral Set in Virginia
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Shumate 40 of Mount Hope will be held in Bristol Virginia after death Wednesday in Beckley hospital. Surviving husband Elmo and son Billy Lee Richardson are listed with extended relatives in Bristol and nearby towns.
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Glen Jean
Leona Shumate
Mount Hope
Beckley
Bristol
Elmo Shumate
Shumate
Akard
Billy Lee Richardson
Army
Langley Field
Matilda Price
Elizabeth Biicher
Clargaret Webb
Lottie Vance
Janie Brown
Hattie Mason
Longatte
Sophia Smith
McKeesport
Billy Davis
Swords Creek
Walter Price
Emory Price
Cockeysville
Way
Smith Price
Fireco
Floyd Price
Loli
Billups Funeral Services Sunday
Private First Class Elmer C. Billups 26 of Ramsey was killed in action in Germany during army service. Born August 26, 1918 in Logan County, he leaves his mother Mrs. Euna Billups and brothers Elza and Esmond. Services at Liberty Church Slam with Rev. Roy B. Kessler. burial in Harrah Cemetery with Graveside rites by VFW Post 7695 Anisted.
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Oak Hill
Elmer C. Billups
Ramsey
Germany
Logan County
Euna Billups
Elza
Seth
Esmond
Liberty Church
Slam
Roy B. Kessler
Victor
Harrah
Post 7695
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tech Students To Practice in Fayette Schools
Forty-one West Virginia Tech students will serve as practice teachers this semester. Dean Paul H. Renton announced the group will begin duties this week, with 28 assigned to Montgomery High School and placements at East Bank High Pratt Chelyan and Cedar Grove Junior High Schools.
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Montgomery
West Virginia Tech
Paul H. Renton
Montgomery High School
East Bank High
Pratt, Chelyan and
Cedar Grove
Mrs Garvin Feted as Shower at Broad Street Home
Mount Hope Mrs Hobert Garvin was honored at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs E M Caperton on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors attended and the tea table carried an embroidered linen signed by guests. Attendants included Mrs Emmitt Phipps Mrs W C Ward Mrs A B Dunkley and others.
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Sy Register Stalg Weiler
Mount Hope
Hobert
Garvin
E. M. Caperton
Caperton
Broad Street
Emmitt Phipps
W. C. Ward
A.B. Dunkley
E. F. Mann
Beryl Vicker
Lawrence Vickers
C. C. Alford
J. W. Lambert
L. B. Clark
W. T. Carter
KR. E. Ribble
John Tillinghast
William Darnall, Jr
Henry Hinte
Ann Cope
Donald Humphrey
J. W. LaMasters
Harold Witt
Mullens Personal Notices Report Local Health and Travel News
Mullens notices report Mrs. H L Wikel of Moran Avenue recovering after a major operation at Raleigh General Hospital. Gilbert Cook and family travel to Goodwins Ferry Virginia for sister Miss Mattie Cook’s funeral. Hobart Lusk to visit Hot Springs Arkansas for several weeks. Hallie Craft of West Mullens continues home care for ear infection. Mrs C B Gwinn of Lockbridge to undergo surgery in Raleigh General Hospital. Sabine soldier Martin Burleson promoted from recruit to private in Troop A First Medical Squadron.
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Oy Mester
Mullens
H. L. Wikel
Moran Avenue
Raleigh General Hospital
Gilbert 2. Cook
South Multens
Goodwin's Ferry
Mattie Cook
Hobart Lusk
People’s Bank of
C. B. Gwinn
Beckley
Gwinn
Lockbridge
Sabine
Register
Martin T. Burleson
Earl Burleson
Director Urges Shrine Members Practice Drills
Mount Hope news notes about 25 members of the White Shrine Patrol practicing Wednesday night. H D Gast directed drills and urged practice at home. Shrine trip to Supreme Shrine in Chicago in April looms with estimated funds needing about $440 more. Beckley members plan a fundraiser idea for a party to help raise funds.
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Reglster
Mount Hope
White Shrine Patrol
H. D. Gast
Supreme Shrine
Chicago
Lola Lindamood
Beckley
Pastor Counts Speaks at Mount Hope Christian Circle
The Rev. Gilbert Counts, pastor-evangelist, spoke to the Araminia Philathea Class of Mount Hope Christian Church. The event included a Philathea Quiz and refreshments hosted by Mrs. John Crayer, with members such as Mrs. Charles Puckett and others in attendance.
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Mount Hope
Gilbert Counts
Araminia Philathea
Homer Wilson
Deck Vance
Joe Powell
A. B. Dunkrey
Neely Trial Reset for April in Athens Case
The case of the state versus Edward Robert Neely of Athens for maiming a Concord College student was reset for the next term of Mercer County Criminal Court. The defendant, via his attorney, says insufficient time to procure material witnesses now serving overseas.
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Athens
Edward Robert Neely
Concord College
Mercer County Criminal Court
Neely
Armed Services
Nine Initiated At Lions Club Dinner
OAK HILL C P White served as installing officer for nine new Oak Hill Lions Club members at a Hotel Hill dinner meeting. New members were R C Godsey Howard Carson Carl B Vickers J F E Myles E G Thomas O H Stamey D A Highlander Charles Miller and Thomas Marlin.
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Oak Hill
C. P. White
Oak Hill Lions Club
Hotel Hill
R. C. Godsey
Howard Carson
Carl B. Vickers
J. F E. Myles
E. G. Thomas
O. H. Stamey
D. A.highlander
Charles Miller
Thomas Marlin
Mount Hope Corporal Returning to States
Mount Hope resident Corporal Gilbert D. Clark son of Mrs Boyd Carter is being returned to the United States after a tour in Europe. He enlisted in 1945 and arrived in Europe in 1946 reenlisting in 1948 for three more years serving as a mess attendant with the Food Service Squadron of the Headquarters Command Wing in Wiesbaden Germany.
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Mt. Hope
States — Register
Mount Hope
Europe
Gilbert D. Clark
Boyd Carter
United States
Headquarters Command
Wiesbaden
Germany
Cpl
Carter
Air Forces
Mount Hope Theatre Drive Campaign Nets $129
The Mont Hope Junior Woman's Club reports $129 raised through theatre collections for the March of Dimes to date. One more offering will be taken at theatres this week. Members listed include Virginia Duckworth Evelyn Raise Violet McCutcheon and many others. soliciting at business houses is led by Frederick Tissue and others. A full campaign report will be submitted at the next club meeting.
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Mount Hope
Mont Hope
Frederick Tissue
Willian Jackson
Nora Belle Pastey
Lawton
William Callaway
David Carter
Robert Price
Court Approves 11 Appointments in Pineville Term
PINEVILLE The regular term of county court was held here in February with appointments of 11 officers approved. Names include D Grove Moler notary public Lena L Stamper notary public $590 bond, KD Bailey notary public $500 bond, Robert P Knight notary public $500 bond, WH Hlaga notary public $500 bond, and bonds for other appointees. Rites of inheritance granted to Sam Saxton with bonds. guardianship and estate appointments for Phillys Shemale Lula Toler Ballot Ballard Hatfield and others approved.
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Pineville
County Cour
Wee
D. Grove Moler
L. G. Bolen
Lena L. Stamper
W. C. Bailey Jr
KD. Bailey
We C. Bailey Jr
Robert P. Knight
C. S. Smith
WH. Hlaga
Issac Thompson
Winnie Thompson
Sam Saxton
George P. Mitchell
Dorothy
Edison
Guar
Zed C. Ball
Lucile Dixon
George E. Dixon
W. C. Bailey, Jr
Jean Smith
Oliver D Smith
Eva Collette
Mrs Hortenstein Is Party Honoree
Mrs Hortenstein was surprised with a party Tuesday in her home. Attendees included Mrs Bud Ernest Mrs J W McClure Mrs Roy Robinson Mrs Benny Clark Mrs Violet Dixon Mrs C T McGuffin Mrs Everett Richmond Mrs George Overholt Mrs Earl Bannister Mrs Jane Lee Graham Mrs Phyllis King Wetzel L Young and the honoree. Games were played and refreshments served. Gift givers included Mrs W Wheeler Mrs J W Kelly Mrs C B Collins Mrs Benton Shelor Mrs Slanley Carte and Mrs Runena Woods.
Horticulture Group To Meet On Monday
The Horticultural Chapter of the Oak Hill Garden Club will act on corrections to its constitution and by laws at a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. George Evans home on Woodlawn Avenue. Members are urged to bring yearbooks to the session led by President H. L. VanCamp.
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Oak Hill
Horticultural
Oak Hill Garden Club
George Evans
Woodlawn Avenue
H. L. VanCamp
Deadline Set For Farm Reports In Agricultural Program
Fayetteville March 1 deadline announced by U A Argabright for turning in farm worksheets to receive full benefits from the Agricultural Conservation Program for the 1948 season. Farmers who received limestone or superphosphate and have not reported its use or non-use must do so by the date. If not reported, the government will deem the material misused and the producer will be charged twice its cost.
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Fayetteville
U. A. Argabright
Argabright
Legion Plans Benefit Game For Polio Fund
Mount Hope West Virginia American Legion Post 103 to sponsor a basketball game between West Virginia University and a local team for March of Dimes funds. Tentative plans set at Legion Hall meeting Tuesday night. Post 103 will use incorporation terms as outlined by the state. Commander W C Ward and Adjutant R E Tissue to serve as president and secretary. More than $50 reported from the March of Dimes benefit hosted by the Auxiliary Friday January 28. Next meeting scheduled Tuesday February 15 with RB E Fissue and Eddie Klauser in charge of refreshments.
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Wesler Mount Hope
American Legion Post 103
West Virginia University
March of Dimes
Legion Hall
Auxiliary Unity
Legionares
E. Fissue
Eddie Klauser
Oak Hill Chamber Sets Date for Dinner Meeting
Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce officers will be elected at the annual dinner February 28 at Hotel Hil at 7 p.m. Charles L. Garvin was appointed to arrange details and secure a speaker. Annual dues remain 149. H. B. Clower announced Mrs. Alice King of Fayetteville becomes junior stenographer at the local employment service, replacing Margie Pullen who resigned.
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Oak Hill
Fayettesville
Margie Pullen
Two Admitted To Fayette Bar
Fayetteville reports two lawyers admitted to practice this week Gordon Edward Billtheimer of Montgomery on motion by Thomas A Myles and Dewey B Jones of Charleston on motion by W R Laird Also notices of funeral services for Rev John C Clemons and college links reference to Virginia University Law School and a miner resident of Harmco with a December 6 1880 birth in Franklin City plus a note on water expansion when frozen
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Fayetteville
Fayette County
Gordon Edward Billtheimer
Montgomery
Thomas A. Myles
Dewey B. Jones
Charleston
W. R. Laird
Billheiner
Mullens
West
Virginia University Law School
John C. Clemon
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