Mount Hope social notes mix visitors and recoveries
Mount Hope area residents host and visit kin across states while several locals recover in Beckley and Oak Hill Hospitals. The community greets guests from Richmond to Columbus and keeps track of hospital stays, freetime visits, and preparations as area families gather for weekends and university pre enrollment.
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Mount Hope
Rns
Freda Salmon
Russell Farmer
Richmond
Buckroe Beach
N. E. Williams
Price Hill
Beckley Hospital
Jimmy Huffman
Columbus
Ohio
A. L. Huffman
Aubrey Titlow
Mamie Parker
John Muir
Madison Street
Oak Hill Hospital
Rachel Hefner
Beard
Denver Arnold
Ralph Bailey
Sarasota
George Rader
Fort Myers
Fla
Clarence Shepherd
Largo
Shepherds
Charlie Massey
K. L. Ballard
Crab Orchard
J. E. Icheson
Fred Olinger
Leon Olinger
Walter Morris
W. L. Martin
Layland Avers
Cleveland
John Trouten
Melody and
Christine
Bridgeport
Alfred Adkins
Charleston
J. E. Bergendahl
Miami
Doyle Wickline
Montgomery
Johnny Ellis
Bradley
Beckley Veterans Hospital
Frances Gillespie
Grone Wold
Louisville
Minn
Herbie Bailey
Russell Bailey
Harry McLain
Pat Blankenship
Robert Blankenship
Miss Blankenship
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Jimmie Gualtieri
Lisa Mennelli
Jeanie Prude
Lois Shawver
C. D. Shawver
Marshall University
Oceana Church To Host Rockcastle Meeting
Oceana First Baptist Church will host the Rockcastle Association Meeting on Aug. 4. Women of the church formed a food committee and a registration committee for the event. Guests included Mrs. Ardella Hinkle and other members. August’s Bible discussion will cover Deuteronomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana Church
Rockcastle
Oceana
Oceana First Baptist Church
Rockcastle Association
Woman’s Mission Society of the Church
Homer Cook
Reuben Rowe
Perry Scott
Jeanette Houston
L. A. Worrell
Clubwomen To Attend Meet In Oceana
The Junior Department of the Oceana Woman's Club met at the club house on the Oceana-Kopperston Road. They urged attendance at the July 23 performance of Honey in the Rock with Junior Department members recognized. A Southern District Junior Workshop is set for Aug 13 at Black Knight Country Club Beckley with 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served. The group plans a July 30 dance at Laurel Park tennis courts for area teens. A covered-dish dinner at Laurel Park is planned for August with all members and families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
Oceana Woman’s Club
Oceana-Kopperston Road
West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fred Lugar
Black Knight Country Club
Beckley
Donnie L. Cook
Peggy Prichard
Jimmy Lester
Anita Martin
Arnold Brown
Sam Clark
Martha Wilson
Carol Sutherland
Laurel Park
Is the giant panda a bear or raccoon relation
The panda resembles a bear but anatomical studies place it closer to the raccoon. Mercury is the smallest planet with a diameter of 3 100 miles. In England Indian Summer is called St Martins Summer. Bonsai art originated in Japan and stands as one of Japan's finest horticultural contributions.
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England
St. Martin’s
Japan
Court Awards 6 Judgments
PINEVILLE Anderson's Black Rock Inc. received a default judgment against George Cook in Wyoming County Circuit Court for 1282.01 plus costs. W L Burdette won against Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Inc for 5384.78 with 139.12 interest, total 5523.90 plus costs. Willis L Burdette Jr. also won against Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Inc for 5000 with interest and costs. Bluefield Sanitarium dismissed against Larry and Thelma Testerman. John P Bannister won against Ezra H Evans for 457.59 with costs and interest. Best's Furniture Welch awarded 578.84 plus 17.34 interest totaling 596.18 with 6 percent interest thereafter. B L Furniture Co Inc won against Raymond New for 973.44 with interest.
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Pineville
Anderson
Black Rock, Inc
George Cook
Wyoming County
W. L. Burdette
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Inc
Willis L. Burdette Jr
Bluefield Sanitarium
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Larry and
Thelma Testerman
Box 16
Hanover
John P. Bannister
Ezra H. Evans
Best's Furniture
Welch
Vernon Howell
Itmann
B & L Furniture Company, Inc
Raymond New
Burgess Attending Summer Music School
Pineville youth Byron K. Burgess, a Pineville High senior, attends the Conservatory of Music at Wheaton College for the second term of summer school. He is active in multiple school groups, church activities, and previously represented Cook Memorial Baptist Church at Baptist assemblies in Green Lake Wisconsin in 1965 and 1966. He also served as school organist for two years and is involved in the Minutemen Band, Band Council, and varsity basketball. The report notes a separate visit by Mrs. Paul Leppert to McGraws and Mullens, West Virginia, marking her first trip to the area in about 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Byron K. Burgess
Conservatory of Music
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
Burgess
Pineville High School
Minutemen
Cook Memorial Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
American Baptist Assembly
Green Lake
Wis
McGraws McGraws
RNS
Paul Leppert
McGraws
H. E. McGraw
Olen Sizemore
D. McGraw
Lon Shumate
Leppert
West Virginia
Mullens
Earl McGraw
Woodrow McGraw
S. McGraw
West Virginia bids air conditioners for Beckley division
The State Division of Purchases in Charleston invites sealed bids until 1:30 p.m. EDST August 2 for 13 air conditioners, 8500 BTU, for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Beckley. Bid forms issued on written request. forms must be used and registered vendors only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Building
Charleston
West Virginia
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Beckley
Clarence E. Johnson
Did Rachmaninoff become an American citizen
In 1917 amid the Russian revolution Rachmaninoff fled to the United States and later became an American citizen in 1943, the year he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachmaninoff
United States
Death Notices for Harry C. Sessions at St Stephens Church
Harry C. Sessions, 74, of 114 Lee Street, funeral services set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church with Rev. Joseph Rickards officiating. Beckley Kiwanis members to serve as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements by Keyser Bryant Funeral Home. In Memoriam.
In loving memory of James D. Janney
A heartfelt memorial note marks the first anniversary of James D. Janney's passing. The message from his wife and children honors his memory, expresses faith in eternal life, and speaks of reunion through God’s plan and Jesus' promise. Relatives and friends join in the remembrance.
Birds and Pet Animals Service
Cocker spaniel pups male nine weeks old for sale. Registered blue tick pups sire Braggs Bill The Barber priced at $50 each. Contact 252 5552 or 253 5041 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Bennett
E Beckley
Williams Tree Service
Arnett
W. VA
Braggs Bill
the Barber
Immediate hotel staff openings in Hot Springs Virginia
Male help wanted IMMEDIATE openings for cleaners and kitchen help with limited vacancies at the Homestead Hotel. Apply to Personnel Department in Hot Springs Virginia for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Hotel
Hot Springs
Virginia
Good man sought for trade learning and sales role
An advertisement invites a mature applicant to learn a trade with security and room for advancement in service parts and sales. No layoffs expected. Apply in person at 501 Temple Street, must be 21 or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Street
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Willey Brothers
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R. M. Simmons, Jr
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Main
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Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
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Beckley Lumber and Supply
Piney Ave
Jan Campbell Music Co
Table Rock
Grandview Road
Jack Roop
Lewis Chevrolet
Thompson Drug
Will Max Nichols
Summerlee Avenue
Oak Hill
Will. Perry Lusk
Mabscott
Robert Metzker
Scott Avenue
Will Lewis Jones
Laren Avenue
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AVON
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Tony
By Pass
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Frank Mann
Pen Mountain Ranch
Raleigh County
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City Avenue
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Fayetteville
Mt. Hope
Call
Electrolux
Stevens Church Supply Co
P.O
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Beckley Tire
Fayette
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Sisson St. Ph
Quality Lumber & Supply CO
Gray Lumber
Gray Lumber Co
Beckley, W. Va
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MacCorkle Avenue
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New River
Thurmond
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Raleigh
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