Court Divides Huff Creek Precinct for General Election
In Pineville Wyoming County Court splits precinct No. 24 into two voting locations, creating No. 23 Ikes Fork precinct with boundaries to be set before fall’s General Election. Other business includesMilam named to fill unexpired term on Center Public Service District, Tri-Hi-Y officer Kathryn Cottrill to YMCA training, and various estate, bond, and administrator appointments plus a $247.13 damage settlement to White's Service Station from a gunshot incident in 1963.
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Pineville
RNS
Huff Creek
Wyoming
Ikes Fork
Robert E. Milam
John Thomas Jr
Center Public Service
Thomas
State Auditor’s Office
J. Russell Beavers
Beavers
Arnold E. Elkins
Norma Toler
Wyoming County
Herndon
Harold McKinney
McKinney
Blind Invalid Killed In Wreck
Rita Fay Cruise 24 and her mother Thelma Cruise 46 rode in a panel truck headed toward McComas when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve on Conner Mountain. Garfield Dudley 47 of Crane Creek, charged with drunk driving and negligent homicide, was the driver. The victim died instantly from chest and neck injuries, while Dudley suffered a fractured spine and is hospitalized.
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Princeton
Rita Fay Cruise
McComas
Miss Cruise
Thelma Cruise
Conner Mountain
Garfield Dudley
Crane Creek
Dudley
Bluefield Sanitarium
Cruise
Congregation Buys New Church in Ravencliff
The Church of the God of Prophecy will hold its last service in the current building tonight at 7 30 PM before moving to the newly acquired Ravencliff site on the main road. The disposition of the old structure is undecided as the church board has not acted. The church has occupied the slope site since 1931 after replacing an earlier edifice destroyed by fire.
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the Church of God of Prophecy At
Ravencliff
Ravencliff Road
Church of the God of Prophecy
Robert Duty
Frank Cook
Pearl Cook
McGraws
Family Reunion Held At Lake Shaw near Princeton
A large extended family gathering took place Sunday at Lake Shaw near Princeton. Attending were Birch Cook and family from Corinne and Garwood, Raymond Cook and children Linda Carolyn Betty, Roby Lambert and others, plus relatives from Bluefield Virginia Waynesville Ariz Ohio Florida and Ohio.
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Patricia
Eva Cook
Bluefield
Claudine
Christine Aliff
Herndon Heights
Jerry Lambert
Waynesville
Ohio
Roberta Thompson
New Richmond
J. M
Spud” Waddell
Sher $Tephanie
Robin
Scotsdale
Ariz
Coy Halsey
Princeton
David Cook
David Jr
Sandy
Janice
Florida
Phillip Formecia
Keystone
Floyd Lambert
Gary
David
Kathy
Pam
Canton
Roanoke Family Reunion Hosted by Hilton Family
Former Mullens residents Mr and Mrs C A Hilton hosted a Roanoke Virginia family reunion at their home in Herndon Heights on a Saturday. Attending were Mrs Hiltons son Amos Graham and his wife and their sons David Steve and Kenny plus multiple relatives from Roanoke and Baltimore. Hilton, an engineer for the Norfolk Western Railroad, moved to Roanoke in 1958. The gathering at the Smith Dam site included Hilton grandchildren, with one absent.
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Herndon Heights
Rns
Mullens
C. A. Hilton
Roanoke
Smith Dam
James L. Kline
Baltimore
Basil Graham
Kenny Graham
A. N. Holiday
Frank Kline
Hilton
Lafferty Family Here
Lafferty family from Zelienople Pennsylvania with David and wife and children Doug and Debbie visit Mullens West Virginia. They plan calls on G A Lafferty parents and several Lafferty and Lusk relatives in Mullens Corinne and nearby towns during their stay.
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Mullens
RNS
David Lafferty
Doug
Debbie
Zelienople
G. A. Lafferty
Howard Lafferty
Stephenson
James Lusk
Corinne
D. E. Jones
Andrew Milam
Ravencliff Holiday Visitors Arrive to Spend Weekend
Ravencliff hosts a long list of visitors for a holiday weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pizzino and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gentry travel from Baltimore to stay with their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Morgan and families. Other arrivals include Major and Mrs. Paul Gentry and children Chere and Sonja, plus Mrs. Gentry’s relatives in Ravencliff. The article lists numerous family guests and departures across nearby towns, with extended relatives visiting from Ohio and Kentucky.
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Ravencliff
RNS
Frank Pizzino
James C. Gentry
Jerome Pizzino
Baltimore
Charley Pizzino
Levin Pizzino
Glen
Golden Morgan
Gentrys
Gentry
Lee J. Morgan
Major
Paul Gentry
Chere
Sonja
Fred Gore
Greely McGraw
Pineville group heads to Connecticut for tobacco work program
Miss Linda Joe Mathen supervises Wyom in g County High School girls as they depart Pineville at 11 30 a m for Connecticut where about 80 youths will sew tobacco leaves on cords for curing. They will earn at least 85 cents an hour up to 48 hours weekly. About 100 Wyoming County boys earlier worked in Massachusetts on the same program. Mathena, Marshall University graduate, will teach at Pineville High School this fall.
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Linda Joe Mathen
Wyoming County
Pineville
Connecticut
Shade Tobacco Growers Agricultural Association
W. Va
Department of Employment Security
Gloria Bailey
Virginia Burd
Baileysville
Oceana
Herndon
Mullens
Massachusetts
Mathena
C. H. Mathena
Crowley Worrell Addition
Marshall University
Huntington
Pineville High School
Weekend visitors In Maple Fork area share travels
Mrs. Madge Davis hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J F Hindson from La Puenta California and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coffey with children Pat Diana and Raymond Jr of Pocahontas Virginia. Grady Angle visited Woodbridge Virginia while Ruth Williams of Mount Hope travels in Washington DC.
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Madge Davis
J. F. Hindson
la Puenta
Calif
Raymond Coffey
Pat
Diana
Raymond Jr
Pocahontas
Grady Angle
Woodbridge
Ruth Williams
Mount Hope
Washington, D.C
Jerry Miller
Lisa
Summersville
Ronald Vass
Bradley
Mattie Davis
Statesville
N. C
Maple Fork
Gaye Treadway
N.C
Bonnie McSpadden
Williamsburg
Maude Miller
Bradley Road
Bernard Zink
Smokey Mountains
Jane Kessler
Baltimore
Mrs Folden Feted At Tea At Bud-Alpoca Church
Mrs Ellen Folden of Herndon Heights honored at a stork tea in Fellowship Hall Bud-Alpoca Missionary Baptist Church Friday night. Hostesses listed. attendees include Yollie McKinney Nina Webb Janice Dunn Ethel Ellison Ellen Jack Bailey Cora Bishop Blanch Miller May Hickok Durora Sizemore Gaye Lusk Jessie Shrewsubry Doll Bunion Flora Prillaman Ellen McKinney Helen Lane Tusie Brogan Hazel McKinney Rourie Clay Ruth Matney Arelette McKinney Millie Green Nancy Warren Irene Adkins Lehan Canada Elivan McKinney Billy Wall Barbara Woody Carrie McKinney Oma Rotenburg Virginia Whitt Wanda Kuhike Marie Underwood Bessie Cunningham Rebecca Hickok Ruby Gentry Frances Graham Donna Webb Brenda Kaye McKinney Barbara Bishop Carol McKinney
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Bud
Bud-Alpoca Missionary Baptist Church
Ellen Folden
Herndon Heights
Louise Hess
Julia Lester
Mary L. Tilley
Mary Bailey
Rebecca Ellison
Jo Ann O'Neal
Barbara Folden
Betty Webb
Yollie McKinney
Nina Webb
Janice Dunn
Ethel Ellison
Ellen Jack Bailey
Cora Bishop
Blanch Miller
May Hickok
Durora Sizemore
Gaye Lusk
Jessie Shrewsubry
Doll Bunion
Flora Prillaman
Ellen McKinney
Helen Lane
Tusie Brogan
Hazel McKinney
Rourie Clay
Ruth Matney
Arelette McKinney
Millie Green
Nancy Warren
Irene Adkins
Lehan Canada
Elivan McKinney
Billy Wall
Barbara Woody
Carrie McKinney
Oma Rotenburg
Virginia Whitt
Wanda Kuhike
Marie Underwood
Bessie Cunningham
Rebecca Hickok
Ruby Gentry
Frances Graham
Donna Webb
Brenda Kaye McKinney
Barbara Bishop
Carol McKinney
Three Workmen Injured in Workplace Incidents
Three workers were treated at Wyoming General Hospital for job injuries in the past week. Harry J. Smith, 45, Princeton, injured his left forearm on July 6 at Cabot Corp. Lilsa J. Sizemore, 38, Maben, sprained his left wrist and injured his left thumb on June 30 while employed by Georgia-Pacific Corp., New Richmond. Edward Burchette, 25, Baileysville, also with Georgia-Pacific, injured his right foot on June 30. All were treated and released.
Tighten Tongue Quicker Way Revealed in Short Phrase
A terse observation notes that physical tension loosens a tongue faster than any known method. It hints at a curious link between restraint and speech fluidity, suggesting practical or humorous effects in everyday talk.
Mount Hope Girl Chosen as Student Nurses Candidate
Miss Jo Ann Vargo a 1963 Mount Hope High School graduate was selected by Harlan Kentucky student nurses as candidate for corresponding secretary of the Student Nurses Association of Kentucky. She will begin clinical training at Appalachian Regional Hospital Harlan July 12 after completing a year at Morehead State College. She has held start roles in May Queen junior high cheerleading bands and student clubs and attends Free Will Baptist Church Kilsyth.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Jo Ann Vargo
Mount Hope High School
Harlan
Student Nurses Association of Kentucky
Vargo
Morehead State College
Morehead
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Joe L. Vargo
Bradley
Miss Mustang
Mustang
Girls Athletic Association
Alpha Omega Sorority
Inter Nos Latin Club
Debucen
Free Will Baptist Church
Kilsyth
Lambert family travels and visiting relatives
Corinne Lambert and her husband returned from the Smoky Mountains Tennessee visiting Ghost Mountain Cherokee Reservation and the Gatlinburg Zoo. Mr and Mrs Clem Lambert came back to Canton Ohio from Wyoming County with Christine and Claudine Aliff. Malcolm “Pinky” Jennelle and his wife from California are guests of his parents in Beechwood.
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Corinne
RBS
Roby Lambert
Smokey Mountains
Tennessee
Ghost Mountain
Cherokee Reservation
Gatlingsburg
Clem Lambert
Canton
Ohio
Wyoming County
Christine
Claudine Aliff
Lambert
Malcom “Pinky’’ Jennelle
California
His
Mrs. T. M. Jennelle
Beechwood
Wish You Were Here Sentiments Across Post Cards
A reflective note on postcard messages where travelers and friends exchange the phrase wish you were here, exploring its sincerity and the emotional weight behind the simple line as a window into longing, connection, and memory.
New Colonaip tablets promise relief for nervous constipation
A medical ad claims tense nerves impede bowel impulses causing constipation and introduces Cotonam with a colonic nerve stimulant and bulking action to restore regularity overnight. The ad urges clinicians' support and offers an introductory 434 dosage size.
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Kathryn G. Cottrill
Glen Rogers
Anual
YMCA
Ohio-West Virginia
Arnold Blankenships
Bond
Henry Allen
Raymond Dotson
Carol Jane Dotson
Eliza Leser
Dona Lester
James R. Mink
Ray Toler
Victoria Toler
Robert Pritchett
Bernard McGraw
Robert William McGraw
Letha McGraw
Luana Carter
Edward Carter
Sarah Ella Trent
Lance H. Trent
Allen H. Howerton
C & P Telephone Co
Fred Wallace
National Grange Insurance Co
Ronald Adkins
Freewill Baptist Church
Herndon and Ury
Woodrow Halsey
Agnew Tilley
Leland Tilley
William F. ‘Buzz’ Blankenship
Jack Goode
Paul Goode
James M. Reynolds
Lee Blankenship
Cook
Thursia Duncan
Chris Denoff
Della Duncan
Ken Duncan
Bud Allen
P. Lafferty
Rosa Rollins
Ollie Lafferty
Jimmy George
Thur
Sia Duncan
Don Eller
Grat Duncan
Dean Bailey
F. J. Crowder
A. R. Lanner
Duty
Lafferty
Mt. Hope
Boy Scout Troop No. 9
West Virginia
Dilly’s Mill
Marlinton
Tommy Mil
Ler
Gregory Maynor
Eddie Souk Jr
Tom Swift Gwinn
Joe W. Bragg
The
Mount Hope Lions Club
Steven Myers
Tom Howard
Patrick Graney
Jamie
Ter
Lacy Anderson
Eddie Souk
Julia Steplowski
John Cozort
Oberlin, Ohio
Asa Hurst
Dale Waldron
Carrolton
Patty McGlasson
Norwood
William Mullens
Charles Dickens
Kermit Gentry
Mike
Angie
Willis Woods
Clarence Gentry
Tony Perry
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Omaha
Woodlawn Ave
Beckley
W Va
Mutual OF Omaha Insurance Company
Omaha, Nebraska
MELON
Pittsburgh
UPI
Joseph $Kinger
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Ann Vargo
Charleston
Michael Allen
Main St
Beckley, W. Va
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