Queen And Court Honored At Herndon High School
The Herndon High School basketball queen was crowned at halftime of the Bramwell Herndon game. Queen Nancy Lusk, 16, daughter of Ralph Lusk, is a junior and active in the Future Business Leaders of America and Student Council. Attendants Sue Snyder and Darlene Miller received corsages. Crown bearers were Jeanie Runion and Linda Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lusk
Herndon High School
Stanley Whitt
Miss Miller
Tom Miller
Herndon
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Homemakers of America
Hi-Y Club
Little French Beauty Academy
Jeanie Runion
Linda Byars
New Officers Take Roles at Oceana Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Newly installed officers at Oceana Rebekah Lodge No 61 led the Tuesday gathering. They included Nancy Bailey and Charlotte Hawkins as leaders, with several other officers named. A memorial service for Jennie Cook was observed as the charter was draped, and plans for a bake sale to fund a United Nations Pilgrimage of Youth delegate were announced. A membership application from Linda Bailey was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Oceana Rebekah Lodge No. 61
Nancy Bailey
Noble Grand
Charlotte Hawkins
Almer McClellan
Mary Bowden
Dallas Canterbury
Agnes Adkins
Louise Bowden
Virginia Rotenbury
Guardian
Nannie Brown
Lucille Thacker
Pauline Hawkins
Vice Grand
Edith Cook
Nellie Clay
Jennie Cook
United Nations
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Linda Bailey
Lions Discuss Light Conservation Work
Mount Hope Lions Club hosts a Thursday dinner meeting with about 60 attendees. Topics include sight conservation projects and new committees. Changes in leadership include Edward B. Roberts becoming secretary and Virgil Dillon named lion tamer. Birthday cheers for George Scott Vargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Mount Hope Lions Club
Chestnut Circle
America
Robert N. Evans
Mount Hope High School
Virgil Dillon
E. C. Amick
James B. Twohig
E. E. Jones Jr
G. G. Hodges
Edward B. Roberts
M. A. Marchetti
Marchetti
Mount Hope Bureau of Mines
Health and Safety Research Testing Center
Pittsburgh
Bill Martin
Miller Gwinn
George Scott Vargo
Green Thumb Marijuana Case Yields Long Colorado Sentence
Julian Atencio, 29, told a district judge he grew marijuana plants in his backyard thinking it could not grow in Colorado. Dist. Judge Mitchel Johns sentenced him to 2½ to 5 years for attempted possession of narcotics after confirming the 15 foot plants were marijuana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Thumb
Denver
UPI
Julian Atencio
Atencio
Dist
Mitchel Johns
Colorado
Now You Know By United Press International
The Mississippi River formed during the late ice age, at least 20,000 years ago, according to United Press International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Mississippi River
Bradley PTA Hears Report On Science Fair
The Bradley Elementary School PTA met at the school with J E Blackburn presiding. Principal Willis Stover reported on the seventh and eighth grade Science Fair with James Walker in charge and Jim Lowery as judge. First place went to Sherry Cole and Tommy Broyles, second to Tommy Hamner and Jack Stone, and third to Tommy Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
RNS
Parent- Teacher Association
Bradley
J. E. Blackburn
Pat Harrah
Gail Lilly
Willis Stover
James Walker
Jim Lowery
Sherry Cole
Tommy Broyles
Tommy Hamner
Jack Stone
Tommy Shepherd
Mossy Scouts Feted At Blue And Gold Banquet
Mossy Cub Scouts of Pack 159 Mossy were honored at a Blue and Gold Banquet at Fairview Methodist Church. Den mothers assisted with serving as families helped furnish the food. Recurring names include Richard Wriston, Mary Kinley, Clyde Armstrong, Billy Aliff, and others from Den One and Den Two. At 7:30 the program featured skits George Washington This Is Your Life and Blue and Gold, with badges awarded including Weberos Lions and Denners Stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Methodist Church
Fairview Methodist
Mary Kinley
Richard Wriston
Clyde Armstrong
Billy Aliff
Orville Wriston
Emmitt Wriston
Paul Cravenstott
Desota Evans
den Two
John Richard Wriston
Franklin Aliff
James Roop Jr
James Roop
John Settle
Keith Stover
James Settle
Monte Durham
Charles Durham
Cub Scouts
den One
George Washington
Stanley Wriston
Denners
Oak Hill Patients Listed In Local Hospitals
Oak Hill notes report Fred Seletyn Carlisle in Oak Hill Hospital for observation Charles Pete Taylor Sum Merlee Ave in Oak Hill for tests James Alexander remains hospitalized with improved condition at Oak Hill Hospital Jiggs Roope Dothan in Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley Rev and Mrs James Sowder Rhodes Nursing Home Minden are patients Mr and Mrs George W Eads Meadow Fork Oak Hill vacationing in Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Fred Seletyn
Carlisle
Oak Hill Hospital
Charles Pete Taylor
Summerlee Ave
Oak Hospital
James Alexander
O. C
Roope
Dothan
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley
James Sowder
Rhodes Nursing Home
Minden
George W. Eads
Meadow Fork Road
Florida
Heart Fund Drive Set In Oceana Kopperston
The Oceana-Kopperston Heart Fund Drive will run Sunday Feb 27 from 2 to 4 PM with chairmen Mrs William Wiseman for Oceana and Mrs Everette Gray for Kopperston. Workers in named sections will turn in collections at the Oceana Methodist Church at 4 PM with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana — Heart
Oceana
Oceana Methodist Church
Lillydale
Vernon Short
Roy Trent
Arnold Murphy
Lilly Haven
Wander Morgan
George Ford Jr
Cook Bottom
Billy Harvey
Tina Harvey
Lower
Ronald Toler
Club Honors Five Members
Ravencliff RNS report details a courtesy gathering at Mrs. Lon Stewart’s home honoring five Neighborhood Birthday Club members who celebrated January or February birthdays. Honorees include Mrs. Jack Tolliver, Mrs. Paul Brooks, Mrs. Lon Stewart, Mrs. William Mullins, and Miss Elizabeth Williams, with new member Mrs. Acie Wesley welcomed. Other members named are Mrs. Noah Dancy, Mrs. Basil Shumate, Mrs. Frank Acord, Mrs. Louise Bailey, Mrs. Greely McGraw, Mrs. Tom Tolliver, Beckley, and Mrs. Ed Kerns, Mrs. Lacy Lafferty, and Mrs. Marvin McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Shumate
Frank Acord
Louise Bailey
Greely McGraw
Ravencliff
Tom Tolliver
Beckley
Ed Kerns
Lacy Lafferty
Marvin McGraw
McGraws
Kiwanis Hears Scout Official in Mount Hope
Mount Hope Kiwanis hears Tom Grubb Buckskin Boy Scout Council guest speaker. He oversees Fayette County and parts of Kanawha County with 11,000 scouts in nine counties. Grubb notes 1,000 in his division, 20 new units in two years, and 2,000 units sponsored by Kiwanis. Fundraising starts about March 9. board members urged to attend March 1 meeting for a major project. Others present: George R. Gunn Myron Bryant Rev Ralph E. Thompson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
KNS
Tom Grubb
Buckskin Boy Scout Council
Mount Hope Kiwanis Club
Terrace
TV Recreation Center
Oak Hill Road
Hill C. Brown
William D. Sharpe
Bill L. Withers
Grubb
Fayette County
Kanawha County
Virginia Line
Kiwanis
Scout
George R. Gunn
Myron Bryant
Ralph E. Thompson Jr
Stolen 1959 Chevy Truck Reported In Iroquois
Wyoming Sheriff's Department investigates the theft of a blue 1959 Chevrolet truck owned by Frank Lester of Iroquois. The vehicle was taken sometime Wednesday from in front of his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Sheriff's Department
Iroquois
Frank Lester
Sabine Cheerleaders To Get New Uniforms
Sabine Grade School PTA meeting heard that cheerleaders will receive new uniforms funded by the group. The PTA approved purchasing materials and also agreed to add two basketballs with nets and repair swings for the recreational area. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Amedeo Domi and Clifton Vaught for service at a recent benefit dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amedeo Domi
Clifton Vaught
Domi
Vaught
D. B. Easter
Glen Fork
Hursie Shumate
PTA
County Board of Education
Marion Lewis
Eugene Pruiett
Students At Oceana Receive DAR Awards
Oceana High School honored Betty Ritchie and Billy Harvey with OCEANA Good Citizenship Medals. Mrs. Virginia Smith, regent of the John Cooke Chapter DAR, presented the awards. Ritchie and Harvey, both juniors, are noted for National Honor Society membership and strong school records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
Betty Ritchie
Billy Harvey
Oceana High School
Virginia Smith
John Cooke
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss Ritchie
Jack Ritchie
National Honor Society
Harvey
Ravencliff family updates from hospital and home
Danny Sams Jr reported by a family spokesman as improved remains a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr and Mrs Michael J Size more and daughter Elaine returned Sunday to their Charleston home after visiting relatives in McGraws with Olen Sizemore and Ravencliff with Frank Pizzino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravencliff
RNS
Danny Sams Jr
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Michael J. Sizemore
Elaine
Charleston
McGraws
Olen Sizemore
Frank Pizzino
Texans told voting checks won’t trigger arrest
Texans who used checks to pay for voting will not be arrested, county tax assessor-collector Charles Davis said Thursday. A federal court recently...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio, Tex
UPI
Charles Davis
Mount Hope Band Purchases Lighter Bass Horns
The Mount Hope Band, with 76 musicians, showcases new bass horns weighing 14 pounds each, much lighter than prior models. Players include bass hornists Bill Criss and Frank Potter with other named members. Alto clarinet by Mary Jean Brady not pictured. Costs funded by Band Boosters from concerts and concessions. Awards planned at the upcoming Assembly. Public concert and band festival participation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Criss
Frank Potter
Charles Norris
Mary Jean Brady
Robert N. Evans
Mount Hope
Committees Report To Wyoming Circuit Court
Two committees were appointed to examine the Wyoming County Jail and the office of the circuit clerk and filed reports. The jail committee included Arthur Ritz Kingdon, Ray Toler and Dr. Frank J. Zsoldos. the clerk’s office committee listed John S. Lambert as clerk with Paul A. Viers, Warren R. McGraw and Fred W. Lokant. The court granted multiple divorces and custody awards, plus annulling Lois Hall Lawson from Curtis Lee Lawson and restoring her maiden name. Additional actions include probation releases for Bobby Kinser and Audrey Shrewsbury, an appeal motion by Samuel C. Miller Jr., and a criminal appeal against Paul Allen for failure to pay a $250 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Wyoming County
Arthur Ritz Kingdon
Ray Toler
Frank J. Zsoldos
John S. Lambert
Paul A. Viers
Warren R. McGraw
Fred W. Lokant
Rose Myers
Harry Myers
Elsie Dixon
Charles E. Dixon
Jerry
Lois Hall Lawson
Curtis Lee Lawson
Lois Jean Hall
Emmilie Cook
Richard H. Cook
Richard Howard Cook Jr
Larmar Simmons
Bill Chillcott
B. Godwin
W. J. Brown
Katherine L. Brown
Audrey Shrewsbury
Everette H. Collins
Shrewsbury
Samuel C. Miller Jr
Bill Houck
Justice of the Peace
Slab Fork
Paul Allen
West Virginia
D. Grove Moler
Mount Hope News and Visits Include National Ties
Mrs Jess Kendrick of Bradley recuperates at home after hospital observation. Visitors include daughter Bert Case and Valerie Shaughn of Jackson Miss. Sarah Ann Bergendahl from Washington DC visits her parents in Fayette Street. Grady Kendrick, DC, weekends with his parents. Hattie Bennett hosts Charles Jr and relatives from Rock Lick and Baltimore. Texas poll tax abolition noted with charges and re registration rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
Jess Kendrick
Bradley
Beckley Hospital
Bert Case
Valarie Shaughn
Jackson
Sarah Ann Bergendahl
Washington, D. C
Charles Bergendahl
Fayette Street
Grady Kendrick
Bradey
Hattie Bennett
Charles Jr
Ralph Kuhn
Rock Lick
David Hartwell
Baltimore, Md
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Sue Snyder
Sammy Pugh
Darlene Miller
Danny Anderson
Ica
West Virginia University
Miss Lusk
Miss Snyder
I. W. Snyder
Bud
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Missionary Baptist Church
Lynder
Bluefield
Blackburn
Harrah
Gene Keaton
Colene Morris
Haven Davis
Paul McMillion
Lacy Hurt
Edward Burley
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Anna Mary
Sister Auguston
Auguston
Bradley School
Arnold Blaine Kinley
Arnold Kinley
Stanley
Gregory Wriston
Glen K. Wriston
Joey Hall
Joey Pinkerton
Ray Pinkerton
Randy Wriston
Enoch Wriston
Richard Endicott
Dave Endicott
Heart Fund
Oceana-Kopperston
Glendon Blankenship
Middle Oceana
Paul Holland
Morgan
Tilly’s
Upper Oceana
Les Lively
Tommy Evans
Lois Beane
Betty Meredith
Kopperston Road
Forks of the Road
Fisher Bottom
Oceana Women’s Club
Donnie Cook
Kitty Kay Richardson
Hope Gas Camp
Toneda
Tom Long
James Hall
King Coal Area
Jimmy Cook
Lower Kopperston
Ray Epling
Upper Kopperston
Everette Gray
Cook
Epling
Sabine
DAR
Mt. Hope
Band Boosters Club
Mary Elliott
Joan Pennington
Rose Ella Pennington
Nathan Shelton
Wyoming Circuit Court
Provie Marchio
Park Heights Addition
Texas
Davis
Neil Amana Food Service
Crisco
Reynolds
Scott Towels
Amana
Neil Geee
Oakwood Avenue
Main St
Sat
Sun
Universal Corporation
C &P Telephone Company
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