Principal G. B. Bobbitt Dies at Oak Hill
Gilmer Beard Bobbitt 50 longtime Fayette County school official and Oak Hill High principal died at 4 50 am after a lengthy illness. He born May 40 1897 in Lewisburg served Fayette County schools since 1925 and led Oak Hill High to six year status. Survived by wife Geneva Hoye Bobbitt funeral set Sunday 2 30 pm Oak Hill Baptist Church with burial in Highlawn Memorial Park.
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Register Star
Oak Hill
Gilmer Beard Bobbitt
Fayette County
Oak Hill High School
Lewisburg
Presbyterian Church
North-Central Association
Marshall College
West Virginia University
Harvard
Kappa Delta Pi
Geneva Hoye Bobbitt
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Gilmer H. Cross
Robert Ray
Shirley Donnelly
Highlawn Memorial Park
Two Story Building Destroyed by Mill Creek Fire
A two story frame building at Mill Creek near Mount Hope was gutted by a noon blaze yesterday. The former Mill Creek Company store housed the N K Market and pool room. Proprietor Nick Katelinsky said the structure collapsed before Mount Hope fire fighters were alerted.
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Mount Hope
Mill Creek
Mill Creek Company
N. K
Nick Katelinsky
Oak Hill Infant Falk Dies After Brief Illness
Ronne Lee Falk, 13 year old infant son of Mr and Mrs James Falk of Oak Hill died this morning in Oak Hill Hospital after a three day illness. Born January 18 the infant’s body will lie in Tyree Funeral Home pending complete funeral arrangements.
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Resister
Oak Hill
Ronne Lee Falk
James Falk
Oak Hill Hospital
Tyree Funeral Home
Oak Hill High Names Three Substitute Cheerleaders
Oak Hill High School announces three substitute cheerleaders, Rose Mary Pinson and Reva Lively, both sophomores, and Drema Thornburg, a junior, chosen from 15 tryouts. Sponsor Mrs. Sue Scott says they will likely be named varsity cheerleaders next year.
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Oak Hill
Oak Hill High School
Sue Scott
Rose Mary Pinson
Reva Lively
Drema Thornburg
Scott
Two Year Old Joan Williams Laid To Rest In Long Branch
Long Branch services held this afternoon for Joan Williams two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams. Rev George Saunders officiated at the home burial in Workman's Cemetery after a funeral from Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill. Also noted Rex Brown of East Pineville confined to home with blood poisoning and Mrs Walter C Byrd visiting her ill father T J Calfee in Pineville.
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Long Branch
Joan Williams
Paul Williams
George Saunders
Workman
Workman’ S
T Creek
Tyree
Oak Hill
Homme
Pineville
Rex Brown
Walter C. Byrd
T. J. Calfee
oy _Neegister
A. D. Cooke
Beckley
Mr. Cooke
Dell Cooke
Rice Cooke
Oceana
Etta Calloway
Elizabeth
Dell Conke
Roseblock Funeral To Be Held In Ohio
Funeral services for Minnie Catherine Roseblock 76 widow of Hallie Roseblock Laurel Creek will be held at Charles Holley home Ironton Ohio Saturday at 2 pm. Rev G Dillon will officiate with burial in the family cemetery Ironton. Body will be moved from son George Roseblock Layland Ohio Surviving two sons George Layland Carl Lawton a daughter Annie Holly Laurel Creek
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Laurel Creek
Minnie Catherine Roseblock
Hallie Roseblock
Charles Holley
Ironton
Ohio
George Roseblock
Layland
Carl Roseblock
Lawton
Annie Holly
Club 13 Plans February Meeting With Miss Jefferson
Miss Marie Jefferson and Mrs Willa Wood will co host the February 7 meeting of Club 13 at Jefferson home. Previous meeting at American Legion Club featured Miss Folythe Carroll and Miss Marie Dargrave as hostesses. Members played bridge with prizes for high and low scores and fund raising ideas emerged for the scholarship drive.
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Mount Hope
Marie Jefferson
Willa
Wood
American Legion Club
Folythe Carroll
Marie Dargrave
Fannie Ashe
Susie Howard
Ella Anderson
Evelyn Killian
Clarence Edwardson
Mr. Hope
Norma Logan
Willa Wood
Thomas Jefferson
Hilltop
Evelyn Taylor
Harlem Heights
Rogers
Montgomery
Miss Carroll
Miss Jefferson
High
Killian
Low
Edmundson
Guest
Minden Youth Honored On Twelfth Birthday
Minden registered staff writer reports Robert Ashmore was honored on his 12th birthday at his parents home in Minden. Guests included Margaret Dixon Dalton and Alice Gravely Mary and Betty Dixon Jimmie Wuncan Ronny and Bobby Perosky Janis Ixon Mary Smith James Hall Bill Marshall Dorothy Dalton and Mr Alfred Ashmore. Dorothy Duncan Mrs Ashmore and Margaret Dixon assisted with the refreshments.
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Minden
Robert Ashmore
Alfred Ashmore
Margaret Dixon
Dalton
Alice Gravely
Mary
Betty Dixon
Jimmieuncan
Ronny
Bobby Perosky
Janis Ixon
Mary Smith
James Hall
Bill Marshall
Dorothy Dalton
Dorothy Duncan
Ashmore
Obie Willis Awaiting Grand Jury Action
Fayetteville report states Obie Willis of Montgomery is free on $500 bond awaiting grand jury action on charges of contributing to the delinquency of minor children. A transcript filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office accuses him of buying a typewriter from children implicated in theft at Page Junior High School. Arrest was by Montgomery State Police. transcript filed by Magistrate C A Harler of Page.
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Fayetteville
Obie Willis
Montgomery
Liberty
Circuit
Willis
Page
C. A. Harler
Additional Week For Filing 1947 Farm Plans In Fayette County
Fayette County farmers receive an extra week to file 1947 farm plans after missed deadlines. Local committeemen schedule signups at Lookout, Edmond, Corliss Post Office, Lee's Tree Tavern, Russellville, Landisburg, Danese, Meadow Bridge, Springdale, Lucas Store, Clifty, Kenney's Store, White's Store, Pax City Hall, Dothan Post Office, Sanger Post Office, Kingston, Hilltop Post Office, Gatewood, and Oak Hill City Hall through February 6 with a final county office deadline February 15.
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Fayetteville
Fayette County
B. J. l Amick. Loal
Lookout Community
U. D
Lee's Tree Tavern
Russellville
Landisburg
E. S. Anderson
Meadow Bridge
Springdale Depot
Lucas
Chestnut Knob
Ticher’s
Crickmer
Lawton
Vietor
H. R. Kay- Nor
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Land White
Hico
Mason’s
Clifty
Sanger
Dothan
Svarbro
E. N. Winston
Kingston
E. L. Clower
Wickline
Gatewood
Oak Hill
Amick
Fayette County Reports 47 4-H Clubs
Fayette County lists 47 4-H clubs including Carbondale Songbirds with 57 members. Elizabeth Tucker of Cannelton serves as president. Naomi Perry is secretary. Lillian Cantley treasurer. Noor Price and Norma Giacomo song leaders. Elizabeth Stevens is club leader. Falls View Nightengales has 31 members with Ann Spicer as president. Meetings set for monthly schoolhouse sessions.
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Ranister
Payetteville
Payette County
Clifton Catson
Carbondale
Elizabeth Stevens
Gaye Craige
Smithers
Falls View Nightengales
Ann Spicer
Gauley Bride J
Jean Shawver
Alloy
Micky Mills
Betty Reed
Boomer
Mary Carlolyn Pontick
Oak Hill Baptist Church to Host Series of Meetings
The Rev. Gilmer H. Cross will lead a Sunday start at Oak Hill Baptist Church on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. Key topics follow weekly: Butterfly Courtship, Intelligent Courtship, Understanding Marriage, Mixed Marriages Wise or Foolish, The Silent Partner in Marriages, The Child in the Home, The Home and Society, Growing Old Together, Some Terms of the Home.
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Oak Hill
Register
Gilmer H. Cross
Oak Hill Baptists Church
Benefit basketball games aid polio drive at Oak Hill
Proceeds from three games at Oak Hill High School gym go to Fayette County March of Dimes. Senior girls meet an alumnae team while junior high and the local Sweet Shop independent team also perform, with players visiting parents in Mount Hope and Red Star.
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Polio Drive
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OAK Hill
Oak Hill High School
Fayyette County
March of Dimes
Sweet Shop
Fayetteville Citizens Push Special Levy for Streets
Fayetteville residents proposed a three year special levy at the June municipal election to fund street and sidewalk maintenance and improvement. About 150 citizens approved the plan, expecting $1,500 annually in revenue. The meeting also backed a council request to lawmakers for a larger share of Fayetteville liquor store profits to cover expenses. J Alfred Taylor presided and J D Shultz spoke on Sanitary Board operations.
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Fayetteville
Bessie Mae Goff Weds Cook at Fayetteville Ball
In Mullens Wyoming County a wedding chains the community drive for the President's Birthday Ball. Bessie Mae Goff daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Moler and Paul Andrew Cook son of Mr and Mrs J L Cook Hotchkiss exchange vows at the Ben Dunbar School. The event supports the campaign with ball activities from 10 PM to 3 AM featuring Tommy Thomas and his nine piece band.
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Associated Press
Mullens
Wyoming County
All Register
Fayetteville
Women of the Moose
Mildred Martin
Tommy Thomas
Oak Hill Airport Wins State Commercial License
Oak Hill Airport Inc has received a state aeronautical board permit for commercial operations. Rufus C. Hurt, president, announced William H. Booth, Jr. also secured a license as airport manager. The facility, with a 1400 foot runway, aims for 2000 feet by spring and new hangars as five aircraft operate.
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Oak Hill
Oak Hill Airp Per Inc
State Aeronautical Board
Rufus C. Hurt
William H. Booth
Hurt
Booth
Marine Corps
Irvin E. Epperly
Richard Vacates Chamber Position Near Beckley Move
Two candidates filed for Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce secretary. Dr. H. A. Duncan cited a forthcoming board selection while Owen Rickard departs to become Beckley Chamber managing director February 1.
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Weiler
Oak Hill High School Donates to Polio Drive
Oak Hill High School students contribute 33.68 to the Fayette County March of Dimes campaign. The Tri-Hi-Y club organized the collection, with funds raised from clubs and roll calls on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Oak Hill School
Veterans classes schedule and student counts noted
Three classes for veterans are scheduled. Salary is on a twelve month basis with additional compensation for teaching. Currently 28 students enrolled in electricity courses across day and evening sessions.
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Connolley
House approves amendments to pay and education measures
Seven felony cases are listed. The committee amendments raise the Bureau of Negro Welfare and Statistics director salary from 3600 to 4200, not 5000 as proposed. Other House measures move to the Senate for action including raising precinct election official pay from 5 to 7.40, increasing county school superintendent qualifications to 18 hours, and excluding Christian Science practitioners from medical practice definitions.
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Bureau of Negro:Welfare and Statistics
House
Senate
Court Question on Industrial Impact of Mt Clemens Ruling
The N A M pressed that portal claims be disallowed for the period before last June 10 when the Supreme Court released its Mt Clemens decision. Attorney Harvey M Crow contended the company and its workers followed the Fair Labor Standards Act as understood then.
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John F. Sennett
N.A.M
Portal
Supreme Court
Mt. Clemens
Harvey M. Crow
Wedding at the Bride’s Home in Fayetteville
The ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. E. L. Clower featured a beige dress with brown accessories and red rose corsage. Attendants included J. L. Cook Jennings Poff Naomi Bragg Ernes tine and Darrell Goff. The bride, a Fayetteville High School graduate, plans to live with her parents as the groom, a Sophia High School alumnus, works for Scotia Coal and Coke Company.
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E. L. Clower
Jennings Poff
Rainelle
Naomi Bragg
Fayetteville
Stanley Goff
Oak Hills
Ernestine
Darrell
Fayetteville High School
Sophia
Cook
Scotia Coal and Coke Company
Fayette County Republicans Plan Lincoln Day Fete
Fayette County Young Republicans Club and the Fayette Republican Extension Committee announce a Lincoln Day Dinner to be held Tuesday February 11 at 7 30 PM at the Edgewater Steak House in Pineville. Speakers include Dewey Short Missouri congressman and William G Thompson Montgomery attorney with Judge G O Mills noting Berry in custody after grand jury action over theft of $100 parts from two power shovels. Vecellio accuses and junk-yard parts recovered.
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Berry
George “Red” Berry
Raleigh
G. O. Mills
Oscar Vecellio
U.S
Vecellio
Register
Edgewater
Pineville
Oo Mani Perry
Cook
Missouri
William G. Thompson
Montgomery
Fayette County
Young Republicans Club
Fayette Republican Extension Committee
Hotel Hill
Hurt
C. A. Conley
Falls District Committee
Kenneth Martin
John Tony
Myron Renick
Fayetteville
Marriage Licenses Granted Four Couples in Raleigh County
Four couples have had marriage licenses issued by the Raleigh County clerk. Beckley residents Jack Hobart Perdue 26 and Marguerite Wyatt 20. Melvin Stover 21 of Glen Moraga and Betty Griffith 21 of Daniels. Oral Avery Farley 22 of Abney and Mabel Arlene Pack 18 of Coal City. George Earl Netty 21 and Nannie Estelle Lawson 20 of East Beckley. Jack M Facemire 22 and Margaret L Gillespie 17 of Dorothy have applied for a marriage permit.
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Raleigh County
Jack Hobart
Perdue
Marguerite Wyatt
Beckley
Melvin Stover
Glen Moraga
Betty Griffith
Daniels
Oral Avery Farley
Abney
Mabel Arlene Pack
Coal City
George Earl Netty
Nannie Estelle Lawson
East Beckley
Jack M. Facemire
Margaret L. Gillespie
Dorothy
Complacent Retreat to Key West Amid Congressional Pressure
The Times notes a lax dismissal of duty as he departs on a weeklong Key West vacation after settling the matter. Observers see the trip as a ploy to spur recalcitrant lawmakers, though governors already act without White House prompting.
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Fla
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Congress
White House
First Flight From Carrier Lands In Antartica On Skis
Two planes left the carrier just after Admiral Byrd and Commander William Hatches as the largest plane ever to depart a carrier deck, its wings spanning the flight deck, flew to Little America. The crew faced ice floes and winter darkness before landing on skis, completing history’s first takeoff from a carrier and landing on skis in Antarctica.
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Admiral Byrd
William Hatches
Byrds
Little America
Notre Dame
Evacuation Report Sparks Extraordinary News Conference
A Jerusalem dispatch said all foreign correspondents were summoned to an extraordinary news conference at 2 pm. The subject was not announced, but was believed to concern the evacuation of British nationals, including women and children.
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Jersualem
British and American Plans for German Federalization
The session discussed Germany's future form of government with focus on federalization by British and American plans. Moscow radio claimed talks favoring unified Germany. Lemini warned against foreign monopoly over German economy. Canada urged equal voice in peace talks, asserting its wartime contribution.
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Austria
Germany
Moscow Radio
Lemini
Louis St. Laurent
Canada
Ottawa
iSchool Bus Narrowly Averts Collision
A school bus driven by C. D. Walker and a fire truck collided on a sharp curve on Lillybrook mountain. The bus sideswiped a bank to avoid the crash while transporting students to Stoco high school. no injuries were reported.
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C. D. Walker
Lillybrook Mountain
Har ‘Mon
John Evans
Bond Set At $5,000 For Walter Blankenship
Walter Blankenship, 36, a former convict, is in Wyoming County Jail on $5,000 bond after a preliminary hearing on grand larceny charges. He admitted robbing four Wyoming establishments and has prior robbery terms. Police recovered watches and jewelry valued at $6,851 from the Cook Furniture Store theft in Oceana and identified other robberies in Hatcher and nearby towns. The suspect, released from Moundsville in 1946, had worked at local outfits before Monday’s arrest.
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Mullens
Walter Blankenship
Hatcher
Wyoming
Paul Goode
Lee Tenberg
Oceana
Blankenship
Goode
Chess Cook
Mingo
Red Jacket Coal Corporation
Longan County
Moundsville
Wyoming Coal Company
Service Cleaners
Cook Furniture
Stepp Taxi Company
Thompson
Cook Furniture Company
Weldon Cook
Rotary To Act On S E A Program At Next Meeting
Rotary Club leaders plan action on the S E A education program for schools at the upcoming meeting. A resolution was debated yesterday but postponed to next week under President Sam Fogle song. Lee Hodson and W M Staats presented slides and commentary on West Virginia's role in national education. The club donated 25 to the March of Dimes and Pineville Rotary gave 1 earlier. Eli Dus koff and Rev. C R Bright joined. C V Stewart led the program.
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PGE Ee Mes
Bruttens Rotary Club
Sam Foglesong
West Virginia
WHS
Lee Hodson
W. M. Staats
Rotary Club
March of Dimes
Pineville Rotary Club
Eli Dushkoff
Jones & Laughlin Presses Congress to Bar Foreman Unions
The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp urged Congress to free employers from recognizing foreman unions. H Parker Sharp argued supervisors cannot stay loyal to management and please miners, opposing Case and Taft Smith bills. The issue now sits before the Supreme Court as Decides.
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Washington
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H. Parker Sharp
Senate Labor
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High Tribunal
United States
N.L. R.B
Etta Allen Purchases Interest In Addition
Etta Virginia Allen buys one half interest in Lot 17 of the Bailey Murphy Addition in Pineville from C. S Worrell special commissioner. Records also show Arthur Miller and wife to Arlea Miller for one acre on Mill Creek Baileysville district and a deed from Dewey A Wilson and wife to Harley Cook and wife for two and a half acres in Ucegna district.
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Register
Allen Has
Bailey- Murphy
Pineville
C. S Worrell
Arthur Miller
Arlea Miller
Mill Creek
Baileysville
Dewey A. Wilson
Harley Cook
Ucegna
West Virginia Honey Output Falls in 1946
Crop Reporting Service reports West Virginia produced 2,064,000 pounds of honey in 1946, down three percent from 1945 and five percent below 1944 but well above 1942 and 1943. Demand was described as large. producers averaged 84.5 cents per pound, with a state value of $712,000.
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Crop Reporting Service
West Virginia
Pineville Marriage Licenses Reported in Wyoming County
The Wyoming County clerk issued two marriage licenses in Pineville to Waitman Barbé Cook and Georgetta Cook both of Pineville and Calvin C Cook of Windom with Hallie Virginia Adams of Wyoming. Also Levi Cleveland Hawley of New Richmond and Grady Gertrude McKinney of Tralee along with William Thomas Hawthorne of Ne sroges and Anna Belle Brookins of Stephenson were recorded as couples obtaining licenses. A separate note reports two more licenses issued to Levi Cook and Georgetta Cook and to Calvin C Cook and Hallie Virginia Adams. A $2,500 damages suit was filed in Raleigh County circuit court by Miles A. Smith against John Wooten.
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MarrriAge
Levi Cleveland Hawley
New ‘Richmond
Grady Gertrude McKinney
Tralee
William Thomas Hawthorne
Anna Belle Brookins
Nesroges
Stephenson
Wyoming County
Waitman Barbé Cook
Georgetta Cook
Calvin C. Cook
Windom
Hallie Virginia Adams
Wyoming
Miles A. Smith
John Wooten
Raleigh County
Richardson and Kemper, Bluetela
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