FHA Sweetheart Contest at Oceana High School
The 1962 Future Homemakers of America Sweetheart contest at Oceana High School featured contestants and escorts led by Larry Cook and Joan Kucek. The winning sweetheart received a necklace from principal Ronald L. Cook during a ball hosted by the FHA chapter, with Miss Kucek escorted by Larry Cook and Miss Betty Brooks honored as Homemaker of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Oceana High School
Larry Cook
Joan Kucek
FHA
Roger Mayhew
Darlene Centers
Johnny Wilson
Donna Stewart
Jimmy Britton
Alma King
Ronald
L. Cook
Kucek
John Kucek
Clear Fork
Bowen Cook
Betty Brooks
Christian Church Circle Meets at Mount Hope
Members of Circle No. 2 of Mount Hope First Christian Church met Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Eva Beverley presiding. The program Ye Shall Be My Witnesses With Joy featured scripture readings by Mrs. Josephine Givens and Mrs. Mary Falletty, a poem Giving read by Mrs. Beverley, and prayer. Reviews of Hidden Answers from World Call were presented by Mrs. Clara Ramey with others participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Circle No. 2
Mount Hope First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Eva Beverley
Beverley
Josephine Givens
Mary Falletty
Clara Ramey
Clarice R. Jordan
Clara Humphrey
A. Maude Roby
Nellie Manning
PTA Carnival Planned To Fund Stephenson Playground
Iroquois Stephenson PTA ways and means committee met at Aubrey Conleys home in Stephenson to plan a community carnival. The March 31 event at Stephenson Grade School aims to raise funds for the Stephenson Recreational Corp to build a summer playground. Members present included Claude Lesler and several Mrss.
U S dollar buys 360 yen at official rate
The official exchange rate shows one U S dollar valued at 360 Japanese yen. This standard rate informs currency transactions and cost comparisons for travelers and traders. The figure reflects prevailing market conditions and central bank policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Montreal Mines awards honor 30 year accident free workers
At the 15th annual safety banquet in Marsh Fork High School, Montreal Mines employees Felman Lemon Thurman J Pettry Raybert Howell Archie Hopkins Everrett Hooten and Fred Huddle received awards for 30 or more accident free years. Master of ceremonies Dennis Mooney presented the honors as the Happy Valley Boys from Ashford performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montroal
Armco
Felman Lemon
Thurman J. Pettry
Raybert Howell
Archie Hopkins
Everett Hooten
Fred Huddle
Dennis Mooney
Cere
Montreal Mines
Marsh Fork High School
Happy Valley Boys
Ashford
Hanley Barker
Aaron Pettry Jr
Billy Pauley
Roy Kinzer
Band Boosters List Fund Raising Projects
Twelve members of the Oceana Band Boosters met at 7 30 p m in the Oceana High School Band Building. Carl Smith was named president for the second consecutive year and led a review of fund raising efforts including a juke box, a shotgun raffle, bake sales and concession duties. The group reported the band is debt free with about 475 dollars in the treasury and planned May banquets at Kopperston and Pineville with refreshments served by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
BNS
Oceana High School
Carl Smith
Rotary Club
Smith
Kopperston
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Myrtle Faye Sneed
Oak Hill
Donna
Car! Jr
Bucky
Jack Acord
Cow Shed
Pineville
Circle Hears Project Report at Mount Hope Church
Circle No 3 of Mount Hope Methodist Church met at 7 30 p m Tuesday at 720 Main Street with Mrs Nokie Thompson hosting The devotional was given by Mrs Cora Wotring Review of Edge of the Edge chapters eight nine and ten was presented by Mrs Doris Hock Mrs Kitty Bryan reported on the birthday project and the treasurer's report Secretary's report was given by Mrs Doris Hock Love Gift offering was taken by Mrs Frances Garrett Tea was served during the business session Plans were discussed for the ery dinner Friday Dessert with a Valentine motif was served by the hostess Those present included Mrs Harold Hock Mrs Lee Fontana Mrs George Scott Vargo Mrs Haven Davis Mrs B M Sutphin Mrs Loraine Wotring Miss Anna Cope Mrs Rose Mary Cook Mrs Julia Steplowski Mrs Frank Garrett and Mrs Ambrose Bryan Next meeting will be March 13 at the home of Mrs Anna Cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Circle No. 3
Mount Hope Methodist Church
Nokie Thompson
Main Street
Cora Wotring
Doris Hock
Kitty Bryan
Frances Garrett
Garrett
Valentine
Harold Hock
Lee Fontana
George Scott Vargo
Haven Davis
B. M. Sutphin
Loraine Wotring
Anna Cope
Rose Mary Cook
Julia Steplowski
Frank Garrett
Ambrose Bryan
Firemen Battle Blaze In Sunday Clothes
Fayetteville workers rushed from church to F VFD response at John Byers home on East Maple Avenue. A clothesline article fell onto a furnace igniting fabric, damaging the basement and scorched floor around the heat source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
BNS
Monoxide Poisoning Claimed Three Hinton Fatalities
In Hinton a carbon monoxide poisoning is listed as the autopsy confirmed cause of death for Dennis Dallas Wykle 17 Vickie Lynn Wykle 5 and James William Chewning 11. The source remains unknown and police continue inquiries. Mrs Meadows the children's relative discovered the three bodies Sunday morning at the garage apartment after spending the night nursing a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Dallas Wykle
Vickie Lynn Wykle
James William Chewning
Hinton
Fred Meadows
Vickie
Chewning
Mrs. Meadows
Dennis
Akers Family News From Fort Bragg To Weirwood Visit
Pax PAX brief notes visiting relatives include Sgt Jackie Akers at Fort Bragg with Airborne Division. Daughters Mrs Jack Murdock Sophia and Mrs Charles Thompson Beckley visit Weirwood. Jimmy Brock family called home from Germany due to Price Brock’s death. Brock relatives include Billy Greenfield and Bobby Monroe, plus sons Larry and Jerry at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pax
RNS
Jack Akers
Long Branch
Sgt
Jackie Akers
Fort Bragg
N. C
Airbourne Division
J. D Janney
Weirwood
Jack Murdock
Sophia
Charles Thompson
Kevin
Beckley
Jimmy Brock
Germany
Price Brock
Billy Brock
Greenfield, Ind
Bobby Brock
Monroe
Brock
Larry
Jerry
Shut-In Gets Lift With New Hairdo in Mullens
Mrs. Sarah Mae Mattingly, 85, a nine year shut-in from Mullens, received a permanent at Ella's Beauty Salon as part of National Beauty Salon Week efforts. Ella Neely and Pat Haluski provided the service, joining a nationwide drive to offer hairdos to hospitalized and homebound individuals. The project also touched Mullens youth and other shut-ins, reflecting the volunteers’ broader community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Mae Mattingly
Mullens
Ella Neely
Ella
Pat Haluski
Methodist Child Care Center
Mattingly
R. L
Joe Orr
Moran Avenue
Corbin, Ky
Governor Hughes to headline 14-state Democratic meeting
New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes will speak at a three day regional Democratic conference in White Sulphur Springs. Wilbur J. Cohen of HEW will also address the Friday night session alongside other political leaders including West Virginia officials and lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
UPI
New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
West Virginia Council of Democratic Women
Congressional Campaign
Wilbur J. Cohen
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Cohen
United States
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Argentina
Venezuela
Turkey
India
Gov. W. W. Barron
West Virginia
U. S
Mothers March raises 223 dollars in Oceana District
Mrs Otis Cook general chairman reports 223 78 collected in the house to house canvass for the Mothers March of Dimes in the Oceana District The Toneda Baptist Church served as headquarters for collectors and the Toneda Mission Society provided refreshments after the march was completed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Otis Cook
Mothers March of Dimes
Toneda Baptist Church
Toneda Mission Society
Glen Rogers PTA Hosts Valentine Buffet Dinner
Glen Rogers Grade School PTA held a Valentine themed buffet for elders served in the cafeteria by cook Mrs. B A Taraczkozy. The event featured fried chicken mashed potatoes green beans hot rolls cake and ice cream with table settings and decorations led by Mrs. Kelly Sizemore. President Dr C C Cottrill supervised the meeting and Mrs. Clarence McGraw read the secretary's report. A hot lunch fund-raising group led by Hayden Wolfe presented $75 for student lunches. Principal Sizemore praised the staff and school as a community need, while attendees toured classrooms and spoke with teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rogers
BNS
B. A. Taraczkozy
Kelly Sizemore
Ing
C. c. Cottrill
Clarence McGraw
Heard
Hayden Wolfe
Arvil Gentry
Linden Brooks
Harvey York
Wolfe
Hubert Durham
John Dixon
John Greer
Ralph Manning
John Sizemore
Charles Humsuckle
Woodrow Richardson
Edgar Greer
Mr Sizemore
McGraw
York
Taraczkozy
Elizabeth Williams
Glen Rogers High School
Latin America Is Circle Study Theme at Mount Hope
Mount Hope First Christian Church Circle No. 1 met in the Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Nelson Davis presiding. The theme was We Shall Be My Witnesses With Joy. Eva Jones led a Bible study on Latin America focusing on Puerto Rico living conditions. A Valentine centerpiece refreshed the table as guests and members gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Hope
ANS
Circle No. 1
Mount Hope First Christian Church
Nelson Davis
J. B. Helton JR
C. R. Berry
Zion
Berry
Latin America
Eva Jones
Puerto Rico
C. H. Jones
Bertha Trent
Pearl McGraw
Fred Thompson
French James
Elsie Bryant
H. C. Brown
Local Funeral Directors Gather in Beckley Dinner Meet
Pineville and Mullens hosts Mr and Mrs Thomas Fraley join Mr and Mrs James McDougal for a Southern West Virginia Funeral Directors Association dinner at Interstate Hosts Restaurant Beckley on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
RNS
Thomas Fraley
Mullens
James McDougal
Southern West Virginia Funeral Director's Association
Interstate Hosts
Beckley
Mount Hope News Briefs Include Service Station Reopenings
Mt Hope RNS Elmer Howard Posey Jones of Bradley will reopen the Esso Service Station on the Mount Hope By-Pass formerly run by Ralph Castle. Jones resigns from Beckley Veterans Hospital as a male nurses’ aide. Mrs Maggie Hinchey shows improvement after Raleigh General Hospital surgery. Mrs H E Walters of Charleston visited Mrs Fannie Richeson. Mrs Harry McLain is a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Fred Thompson Jr and Ada Bowsen visited Mr and Mrs E V Sizemore in Dixie. Donald R Marchio spoke at Fairmont State College campus about future enrollment. he is a senior at Mount Hope High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Elmer Howard
Posey
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Fred Thompson Jr
Ada Bowsen
E. V. Sizemore
Dixie
Donald R. Marchio
Fairmont State College
Fairmont
Mount Hope High School
4-H Exchange Student Speaks On Our Heritage Our America
Haymond Luzadder special guest at a Pineville 4-H meeting explained a Germany brought pattern that yields 19 complete costume patterns. Luzadder, 4-H alumnus from Taylor County, toured Germany via the International Farm Youth Exchange Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond
Butch’ Luzadder
Pineville
Roscoe Plumley
Wyoming
Germany
Luzadder
Taylor County
International Farm Youth Exchange Program
America
Glen Fork Post Office Opens In New Quarters
The Glen Fork post office began operating in a rebuilt building on its former site after a December fire. Miss Levia Pizzino, in charge since 1938, moved in with no ceremony, noting the improvised office and new shelving, boxes, and windows. She remains the postmaster, the third in the office’s history, and is active in church and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glen Fork
Harry Powers
Miss Levin Pizzino
Glen Fork
New Quarters
RNS
Levia Pizzino
Miss Pizzino
L. C. Shrewsbury
Beatrice Harold
Charlie Pizzi
Twist Winners Named At Party
Mullens NRl report covers a Thursday Rebel Rec birthday party for Roberta Shumate turning 11. Lloyd Bright directed activities with Barbara Bright assisting. Twist contest winners were Darrell Pauley and Barbara Davis, second prize to Randy Biggs and Pam Tice, single twist prize to Clifton Farley. numerous guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Canterbury
Loretta Anderson
Pam Tice
Beverly Price
Barbara Davis
Judy Jack Stewart
Pancho Pauley
Randy Compton
Randy Biggs
Sherrie Harrold
Nancy Small
Lis Lewis
Clifton Farley
Kathy Kemp
Dickie Dane Sisk
Tuffy Gordon
Winkie Houck
Darrell Pauley
Shelia Thomas
Penny Nichols
Steve Kirby
Mike Wikel
Michele Wikel
Walter Ashley Jr
David Lucas
Mary Margaret Vanover
Donna Monday
Junior Lacy
Kay Floyd
Mikie Murphree
Dana Bailey
Billie Jo Repass
Rocky Shumate
Corky Shumate
Scouts Conduct Court Of Honor At Oak Hill Calvary Baptist
Oak Hill Boy Scout troop 105 held its first Court of Honor of the year at Calvary Baptist Church last Thursday with thirty members and five guests present. Eighteen awards and thirteen service pins were given including Tenderfoot to Emery Swartz Bert Scarbrough and James Pennington. Star to Marshall Pennington Ronald Holliday. merit badges to Glen Davis Jerry Mann Gordon Swartz William Booth Gordon Gregory Marshall Pennington Ronald Holliday Michael Dean Gerry Hilderbrand. service awards to Phillip Booth Ben Pettry Michael Painter Steve Vanes Joe Jarrett Ronnie Holiday Gordon Swartz Mike Kirk Frank Richards Otie Adkins William Booth Jerry Hilderbrand and Gordon Gregory. Evening services Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church East Oak Hill were dedicated to the Scouts and their Parents, led by Rev. Harold Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Boy Scout Troop 105
Michael Dean
Gerry Hilderbrand
Phillip Booth
Ben Pettry
Michael Painter
Steve Vanes
Joe Jarrett
Ronnie Holiday
Gordon Swartz
Mike Kirk
Frank Richards
Otie Adkins
William Booth
Jerry Hilderbrand
Gordon Gregory
Calvary Baptist Church
East Oak Hill
Harold Huffman
Local Residents At Stevens Clinic Hospital
Oceana OCEANA Mrs Frank Whitten reported to Stevens Clinic Hospital Thursday for a medical check Cada Cook a first grade student at Kopperston Grade School returned to school Thursday after illness for several days HAVEN GUNNOR reported to Stevens Clinic Hospital Thursday for observation and treatment Mrs Russell Daniels returned to her home Monday from Stevens Clinic Hospital where she had been a patient for the last ten days Guests Of Mr and Mrs John Dixon for several days this week were their sons in law and daughters Mr and Mrs Laverne Hult berg and son James Silver Springs Md and Mr and Mrs Nolan Young Hensley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Frank Whitten
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Cada Cook
Kopperston
Otis Cook
Roy Goddard
Carl Stewart
Kathy
Pineville
Haven Gunnor
Russell Daniels
Stevens Clinic
John Dixon
Laverne Hultberg
James
Silver Springs
Nolan Young
Hensley
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Christian Church Circle Meets
PTA
Circle Hears Project Report
Penney’s
N. J
Glen Rogers Pta
Russell Baptist Church
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