Camp Collins hosts 80 Wyoming County Girl Scouts weeklong camp Shawnee renamed
Eighty air scouts from Wyoming County attended a five day Day Camp at Camp Collins renamed Camp Shawnee for the week. Camp director Mrs. Bill Milam became Chief Cornstalk and led activities including badges, campcraft, and nature studies. Scouts paid 4 dollars weekly with extra funds from cookie sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
ANS
Wyoming County
Camp Collins
Shawnee
Bill Milam
Herndon
Eta Sue Altizer
Barbara Poff
Julia Worrell
Mary Ann Crews
Kathy Shoemaker
June Ratliff
Linda Lubonia
Diane Brooks
Patty Blankenship
Melinda Grey
Linda Farmer
Betty Sue Justice
Juanita Cook
Elizabeth Sluss
Mary Bethie
Shirley Mary Ann Crews
Cathy Shoemaker
Ella Sue Altizer
Diana Brooks
Susie Simmons
Judy Cook
Nancy Mathena
Suzanne Tizer
Elaine Conley
Suzanne Veznia
Joyce Lusk
Gaye Milam
Sheilah Parks
Earline Altizer
Wild Plant
Deana Brooks
Mingo Papooses
Wyoming
Mingo
Delaware
Bill Bolt
Edith Sands
Myra Nichols
Wanda Compton
Mullens
Charles Blankenship
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
False teeth that loosen cause embarrassment when plates drop slip or wobble. Use FASTEETH the alkaline powder to hold teeth more firmly and improve comfort. Nontoxic non acid formula helps secure dentures and is sold at drug counters.
Five Are Fined For Speeding
Five persons were fined for speeding by Magistrate Bernard Morgan on Friday after radar footage by Troopers J D Fairchild and Stanley Epling. The fines were levied against Norville Lane Cook 36 of Jesse Walter DeBord 53 of Marianna Isaac McGlathlin 35 of Mullens George Austin Dodd 52 of Pineville and Roger Harvey 29 of Clear Fork.
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Brenton
ANS
Bernard Morgan
J. D. Fairchild
Stanley Epling
Norville Lane Cook
Jesse
Walter DeBord
Marianna
Isaac McGlathlin
Mullens
George Austin Dodd
Pineville
Roger Harvey
Clear Fork
Charles Schmidt Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Charles Eugene Schmidt will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home in Charleston with burial in London Memorial Park, Montgomery. He was 44, of Springfield Ohio, formerly Colcord, died Monday morning from cancer after a long illness. Survived by wife Audrey Bailey Schmidt and children Eugene Terry Jerry Julia Joyce, mother Mrs Lundy Schmidt, and sisters Alice and Violet.
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Colcord
RNS
Charles Eugene Schmidt
Cunningham Funeral Home
Charleston
London Memorial Park
Montgomery
Schmidt
Springfield
Ohio
Audrey Bailey
Ameagle
Eugene
Terry
Armed Forces
Jerry
Atlanta
Julia Joyce
Lundy Schmidt
Dawes
Alice
Violet
Baltimore, Md
Pledges Support To Park Construction
Madison based veterans group Daniel Boone Post No 5587 VFW voted to pledge financial and labor support for Pond Fork community picnic area and public park. The project is led by Jimmy Ryan B B Vickers and Fred Walker. A 20 member committee was appointed to survey the site and determine remaining needs.
Madison platoon earns superior rating at Fort Knox training
MADISON KY RNS Completing a two week training period at Fort Knox Ky was the recently recruited Madison platoon of Logan Troop I of the West Virginia regiment of the National Guard Capt J E Cregger and Sgt 1C J D Hunley and Sgt Donald L Coffey of the Madison platoon were officers in charge The platoon was awarded a superior rating for barracks personal and equipment appearance The Madison group is now scheduled to journey to Beckley for individual weapons training at the firing range.
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Madison
RNS
Fort Knox
Logan Troop I
West Virnia Regiment
National Guard
J. E. Cregger
J. D. Hunley
Donald L. Coffey
Beckley
Ostrex Tonic Tablets Promise Iron Boost for All Ages
Advert says thousands of couples feel weak and worn out due to iron deficiency and promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets as a high potency iron and vitamin B supplement. Claims a daily iron amount equivalent to 16 oysters or 16 pounds of beef, with a 3-day trial for 69 cents and an Economy size saving $1.67, available at all druggists.
Resubmission Of Special Levy Election Planned At Boone Meet
Madison Indiana RNS A special meeting at the Boone County courthouse outlined plans to resubmit the special levy election. Officials cited a 190 vote defeat and noted lack of public information as a key factor. They postponed resubmission and did not discuss a bond issue. officials expect textbooks funded by parents to bolster support.
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Boone Meet
Hopkins Fined On DD Charge In Pineville
Robert Lloyd Hopkins 21 of Amigo was jailed in Wyoming County Jail after defaulting on a $50 fine for drunken driving. His license was revoked for six months following a crash on the Pineville Baileysville Road, where his 1950 car veered into a ditch and struck a telephone pole. Deputies Lawrence and Riffe arrested him after the 4 p.m. incident as two passengers fled. Hopkins admitted drinking seven beers en route.
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Pineville
RNS
Robert ‘Lloyd Hopkins
Amigo
Wyoming County
Bernard Morgan
Brenton
Hopkins
Baileysville
Bernie Lawrence
Coal Mountain
Edgare Riffe
Ikes Fork
Exclusive San Francisco Fellowship Club Haunts Ex-Patients
A noted group in San Francisco operates as a private fellowship for former mental health patients. Members provide support, encouragement, and job guidance to others, highlighting a discreet network focused on rehabilitation and aid.
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San Francisco
David Refuses To Comment On Mines Closure
Fayetteville report says Superintendent Clifford David would not comment on the planned closing of the Minden and Layland mines of the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co. An unofficial source cites a closure date of August 16. Both mines have only beer.
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David
Island Creek Coal Expands Holdings Into Boone County
Island Creek Coal Co. expands in Boone County area including Spruce River and Sharples with Logan field offices. It bought Boone County Coal Company stores and 1,600 acres of top coal seams, added to 6,000 acres from Westmoreland and 7,600 acres from Kelly Hatfield. No mines active yet, but future development planned.
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Island Creek Coal Co
Boone County
Boone County Coal Co
Westmoreland
Kelly-Hatfield
Island Creek
Giles H Akers Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Giles H Akers will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in Doggett Chapel Methodist Church Dempsey conducted by Rev Norman Foster Burial will be in Carter Cemetery near Dempsey Akers 61 of Fayetteville Route 1 died in a gunfight with Fayette County State Police Troopers He was killed by a slug from a service revolver fired by Trooper R L Cutlip during a gun battle Survivors include his wife Elsie Mae his mother Mrs Mary Ellen Akers of Fayetteville Route 1 two sons Phillip and Darrell six daughters Phyllis Mrs Norman Treadway Mrs Fannie Akers Mrs Billy Ingram Mrs Myrtle Louise Ramsey and Mrs Rose Elizabeth Thomas ten grandchildren The body was to be taken to the residence this afternoon from the funeral home at Oak Hill
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White Oak Hollow
Akers
Elsie Mae
Mary Ellen Akers
Fayetteville
Phillip
Darrell
Phyllis
Norman Treadway
Beckwith
Fannie Akers
Scarbro
Billy Ingram
Oak Hill
Myrtle Louise Ramsey
Winona
Rose Elizabeth Thomas
Bede
Willie
Summerlee
Herman
Edward
Ken
Meadow Bridge
Roland
Sistersville
Roy Dempsey
Earl Hitchcock
Leona Akers
Toe Funeral Home
Oak
Coal Mines in West Virginia Employ Many Downturn
The Minden mine, operating for over fifty years, currently runs one or two days weekly and employs about 60 men. Historically it peaked with nearly 1,000 workers and produced 2,500 to 3,500 tons daily. The Layland mine had similar peak employment and output, with approximately 100 workers presently.
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Minden
Layland
Colcord Vacation School opens with 70 enrollees
Colcord Presby terian Church begins two week Vacation Bible School with 70 children enrolled Monday. Mrs. Roger Fraley leads kindergarten. Mrs. Eddie Flint with assistants directs primaries. Junior boys taught by Miss Anita Cone. junior girls by Mrs. S. L. Petry. Adults and senior high classes run evenings. A July 31 picnic at Patti Stockdale Home School lawn precedes a group program and attendance certificates.
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Colcord
Ris
Colcord Presbytterian Church
Roger Fraley
Ann Fannin
Eddie Flint
Sandra Thompson
Sarita Workman
Anita Cone
S. L. Pettry
Patti Stockdale Home
Marrs Welcomes Sixth-Pound Four-Ounce Daughter
Parents of Elizabeth Stewart Marrs announce the birth at Grace Hospital Welch at 5 06 p m. The infant weighs six pounds four ounces and joins a four year old brother Bobby. The mother Patricia Ann Stewart is Miss West Virginia 1953 and the Mayor's daughter. Lt. Marrs is stationed in El Paso Texas on four day leave after re-enlistment with the Strategic Air Command.
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Pineville
RNS
Robert J. Marrs Jr
Lizabeth Stewart Marrs
Grace Hospital
Welch
Bobby
Marrs
Patricia Ann Stewart
Vaughan Stewart
West Virginia
Atlantic City
N. J
el Paso
Texas
Air Force
Arrivind
Donelson
Tenn
Strategic Air Command
Oak Hill Tank Company trains at Fort KnoxKy
Oak Hill's Tank Company, part of the Third Squadron of the 150th Armored Cavalry WV National Guard, joined with units for a two week summer training at Fort Knox starting June 27. Commanded by Capt. Arthur F. Burdiss, the Beckley based unit included Sp 4 John D. Cutlip and 1st Sgt Haven F. Allen handling administrative duties and supply sergeant Robert W. Spath.
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Oak Hill
Tank
Fort Knox Ky
John D. Cutlip
Robert W. Spath
Haven F. Allen
150Th Armored Cavalry
West Virginia National Guard
Fort Knox
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Wyoming Papooses
George Darnell
Linda Terry
French Lilly
Wyoming Tribe
Ruth Henkins
Carol Burdiss
Mingo Tribe
Lo i
Ralph Looney
Carolyn Thorn
Eddie Crews
Elizabeth Matney
Alpeca
Jo Morgan
Claude Pancake
Emil Hill
Karen Veznia
Debbie Allen
Kathy Browning
Brenda Sands
Betty
Charles Schmidt
Wards Gomery
Giles H. Akers
Pany
Arthur F. Burdiss
Johnston
Cohen's
Thompson's
Colony Drug
Beckley Drug
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Richmond
Lowle
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Main St
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