Calvary Baptist Vacation Bible School Scheduled
Calvary Baptist Church East Oak Hill will run Vacation Bible School from Monday to Friday June 16 with daily sessions 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The two week program uses The Church as its theme and targets at least 100 pupils split into kindergarten primary junior and junior high groups. D G Haga directs with supervisors including W Shaffer D Murphy and others. teachers listed with assistants and music led by M Barnett and W Nurss. Commencement details to be announced later.
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East Oak Hill
D. F. Murphy
D. G. Haga
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William Shaffer
D. ¥. Murphy
Robert Pleasant
Maude Greene
Beulah Pettry
Lewis Gordon
Irma Neely
Garnet Fitzgerald
Ruby Nichols
Floyd Hubacker
Mildred Brown
Dewy Kidd
Demurrer Filed in Mercer Appeal Case
The demurrer in a case brought by Inge Ton against Ted Wri ghes Henry Newsome and the Matoaka Hotel will be heard in Mercer Circuit Court on Monday. The special plea claims former adjudication in the appeal against the American Loan Company traders M Turk and G L Turk.
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M. Turk
G. L. Turk
American Loan Company
Mercer Circuit Court
Ted Wrighes
Henry Newsome
Matoaka Hotel
Mrs Thomason Feted With Stork Shower in Wyoming
Mrs Ted Carl Thomason of Wyoming was honored at a stork shower held at her home Friday night by friends and neighbors Mrs Van Winters, Mrs Raymond Mullens, Mrs J H Cook, Mrs Lawrence Cook, Mrs Walter Workman, and Mrs Jimmy Hilton.
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Ted Carl Thomason
van Winters
Raymond Mullens
J. H. Cook
Lawrence Cook
Walter Workman
Jimmy Hylton
Four Named to Attend Camp at Camp Horseshoe Mt Hope
Mt Hope youths Jack Hinte Kenneth Light Tommy Louw Rodgers and Eleanor Pennington will attend Camp Horseshoe in Parsons sponsored by the Mt Hope Lions Club. The group travels Sunday with transportation by T H Rodgers and William Pennington. The camp, run by the State YMCA, provides leadership training, swimming, sports and recreation, with staff headed by Clarence Luebbe.
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MT. Hope
Horseshoe
Parsons
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Rainbow
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Bridgeport
Hubert Lake
Claude §. Ebert
Grafton
Amos J. Harbert
Clay Hardesty
Clarksburg
John A. Henderson
John R. Davis
Weston
Samuel Kistler
Salem
A. H. van Landingham
Morgantown
W. N. Snedegar
Elkins
E. B. Smith
Fairmont
R. L. Rowland
Camp Horseshoe
Jack Hinte
Eleanor Pennington
Tommy Lou Rodgers
Kenneth Light
Largest Graduating Class at Tech To Receive Awards Monday Evening
West Virginia Tech in Montgomery honors its largest class with 112 degree and certificate candidates at the 50th commencement. Program includes baccalaureate sermon by J L Curtis Talmage, Monday address by Dr Carl G F Franzen, and music by the college band and glee club.
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Montgomery
West Virginia Institute of Technology
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Ceredo Congregational Church
Chautauqua
Ie Ge
Carl G. F. Franzen
Indiana University
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Germany
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Marshall Bacot
Montgomery Episcopal Church
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Birth of David Michael White in Oceana
Mr and Mrs Buddy White of Oceana announce the birth of their son David Michael at Logan General Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was born on Saturday May 20.
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Oceana
Buddy White
David Michael
Logan General Hospital
Loaded Coal Car Wreck Disrupts Kopperston Pit
At Kopperston tipple of Hastern Gas and Fuel Associates a single coal car dropped beneath the tipple rolled into a downhill train of loaded cars. Several cars derailed and the side of another was ripped open. Virginian Railway officials said the derailment followed a side swipe at a switchpoint. Rail sections were torn up. A wreck crew from Virginian’s Elmore terminal expected to retrack the cars and restore traffic by midnight.
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Elmore
Mrs Clay Mink Honored At St Paul Methodist Surprise Party
The Ladies Friendship Class teacher at St Paul Methodist Church was honored at a surprise birthday party after prayer service on Wednesday. Members of the Woman's Piety of Christian Service attended as guests, with about 55 present.
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Ansted
Clay Mink
Ladies Friendship
St. Paul Methodist Church
Slat Box House A New England Simple Style
In New England a simple house type known as a slat-box is described as a plain, functional dwelling using straightforward construction methods and modest proportions. The note highlights regional vernacular design and practical living spaces.
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New England
Boy and Girl Injured in Gauley Bridge Bicycle Crash
State Police continue probing a Gauley Bridge Route 39 bicycle accident in which Lester Walker, 11, and Janet Walker, 7, were struck by Clay E. Miller. The boy has a broken leg and internal injuries. condition fair. The girl has both legs broken a wrist fracture and possible skull fracture. condition satisfactory.
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Gauley Bridge
Montgomery
Lester
Janet Walker
W. R. Callaghan
Clay E. Miller
Laird Memorial Hospital
Moose Members Mark Anniversary
OAK HILL The 27th anniversary of the Oak Hill Moose Lodge was observed Sunday at the clubrooms. QO. G. Mangus gave the keynote, outlining benefits of membership. Cather Jones recalled lodge history from Scarbro’s founding 27 years ago, displaying his first 1923 receipt. A new class was inducted: W. Robert Abbot, H. C. Meadows, Percy E. Dempsey, Benny Blethen, Willard Lowery, William Dudding, Billie Smith, Benny Chusnas, and Frank Reid, followed by a banquet served by the Ladies Chapter.
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Moose Lodge
QO. G. Mangus
State Moose Association
Cather Jones
Scarbro
Jones
Kanawha Valley Legion No
W. E. MelIntire
W. Robert Abbot
H. C. Meadows
Percy E. Dempsey
Benny Blethen
Willard Lowery
William Dudding
Billie Smith
Benny Chusnas
Frank Reid
Three Damage Suits Filed in Fayette County Clerk Office
Three damage suits totaling 12000 are on file with the Fayette Circuit Clerk. The largest suit seeks 10000 by infant Marie Garrett, suing by W. B. Garrett, against Floyd G. C. Time. Two other suits ask 1000 each by Charles W. Duling against Ralph L. Kessler and C. A. Young against Floyd C. Litton. Also filed are multiple divorce cases including Bethel Pearl Jones versus Charles Stanley Jones and Bernard R. Ingles versus Margaret Susan Ingles.
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Marie Garrett
W. B. Garrett
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C. A. Young
Floyd C. Litton
Bethel Pearl Jones
Charles Stanley Jones
Bernard R. Ingles
Margaret Susan Ingles
Bernice Glenora Patton
Harry Vincin Patton
Kline Cleo Campbell
William L. Campbell
Maxine Stearts
Spencer C. Stearts
Dolores Lewis
William K. Lewis
Virginia Avery Cashwell
Jessie Cashwell
Betty Holt
Lloyd Helt
Ruby Sarver
Harry
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Princeton Man Fined For Improper License
Carl Jackson Kirk of Princeton was fined $10 and costs after magistrate Charles C. McGuire found him guilty of operating a motor vehicle with improper and unlawful license plates. He had been driving with California plates, according to state police.
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Y Megister Starr
Princeton
Carl Jackson Kirk
Charles C. McGuire
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California
Gas turbine plant trial limits coal to waterless use
A new gas turbine power plant provides the first chance to burn bituminous coal with high combustion efficiency while requiring no water for operation.
Ladies Night at Marianna Gun Club Meeting
Marianna Gun Club will feature a ladies night at 7 pm Saturday in the clubhouse. President W F Diamond announced the meeting will include a skeet shoot and a motion picture.
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Wyoming
Marianna Gun Club
W. F. Diamond
Vacation Bible School Closes With Program
Rain spoiled the final day outing at the First Methodist Church Pineville. The children moved to the recreation room for activities after the program. Call to worship Jackie McCourt prayer Connie Sue Martin primary group sang four songs Andy Borland recited the Ten Commandments Ingrid Oesterlund read the Beatitudes Bible story by Sandra Sue Bailey readings by Kay Curry Christine Lambert memory verses Beginner class H. H. Griffith presented 54 certificates Mary Margaret Lon ker gave benediction. Ushers Mike Bowman Ted Bailey collected offerings. Pastor Rev. Sam A. Har ford aided. Superintendent H. H. Griffith and Mrs. Griffith attended and helped. Additional workers listed.
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Pineville
First Methodist Church
Jackie McCourt
Connie Sue Martin
Andy Borland
Ingrid Oesterlund
Sandra Sue Bailey
Oak Hill Student Visitors Arrive For Summer
Miss Jennie Lee Mason of Stephens College Columbia arrives to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs T H Mason. Miss Betty Ann Rapp and Miss Jo Ellen Callison of West Virginia Wesleyan College are spending the break with their mothers Mrs Lillian Rapp and Mrs Adah Callison. David Jones of Bluefield College arrived to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs D H Jones of Highland Avenue.
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Jennie Lee Mason
Stephens College
Columbia
T. H. Mason
Betty Ann Rapp
Jo Ellen Callison
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Lillian Rapp
Adah Callison
David Jones
Bluefield College
D. H. Jones
Highland Avenue
Thirteen Fayette Couples Receive Marriage Licenses
Thirteen Fayette couples have received marriage licenses from the county clerk with listed pairs such as Grover C. Cole and Mabel Hendricks and other local residents from Oak Hill Ansted Hand ley Longacre Mt. Hope and Crab Orchard among the towns. A revival is in progress at Brenton Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Stellie Parson and Rev. Rice Browning leading a two week service. Broiler type chickens are described as weighing 1½ to 3 pounds live weight.
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Fayetteville
Fayette
Grover C. Cole
Mabel Hendricks
Oak Hill
Lemuel Thomas Dyer
Annette Seymour Deshamel
Oscar Wesley Hisera
Ansted
Rose Barbara Deldridge
Whipple
Elborn Holstein
Handley
Mabel Maxine Holley
Longacre
Carl R. Jewell
Mt. Hope
Elizabeth M. Deldridge
Ardith Maddy
Jonben
Viola Himples Rowe
Johnny Neal
Bickmore
Betty Schoonover
Elkhurst
William Schaeffer
Mandella Holton
Johnny D. Tennant
Skelton
Clara Josephine Meadows
Crab Orchard
Wetsel Henry Kennan
Lena Mae West
iLansing
Donald Harvie Stark
Felice E. Jobe
Glen Jean
Walter W. Stookesberry
Jackson, Mich
Helen Turner
Ronald Ernest Moore
Belle
Garnet Marie Rutledge
Alley
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Brenton
Brenton Freewill Baptist Church
Stellie Parson
Fairdale
Rice Browning
Guyan
Air Demonstration at Glen Rogers Cub Pack Meeting
A Glen Rogers Glen Rogers Cub Pack monthly meeting in the Scout Cabin featured airplanes parachutes gliders and other avia tion items. Cubmaster Tommy Thomas and den mother Mrs Donzella Nuckols led the program with J L Brawley welcoming. Waldo Tackett and Hubert Durham assisted. songs poems games and refreshments followed. pictures from the Beckley Scout Exposition concluded the evening.
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Glen Rogers
Tommy Thomas
Donzella Nuckols
J. L. Brawley
Cubs
Waldo Tackett
Hubert Durham
Beckley
Moose Women nominees named for Mullens Chapter posts
Mullens West Virginia June 7 election lists thirteen candidates for five elective offices of the Mullens Chapter Women of the Moose following a nomination meeting. Top office junior regent candidates Gene Atkins and George Frank. Nominations include Mrs Bernard Shannon Mrs W F Cretsinger and Mrs A G Gilreath for junior regent. Chaplain nominees Mrs Paul Brammer and Mrs Clyde Hedrick. Recorder candidates Mrs Charles Bowling and Mrs Charles Coffey. Treasurer nominees Mrs Fred Deal Mrs Jack Laxton Mrs Millie Kemp and Mrs J F Biggart. Appointment to fill remaining offices after election. Presiding over meeting was Mrs Wendell W Cook senior regent. Social hour hosted by hospital guild committee. about 28 members attended.
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Mullens
Women of the Moose
Gene Atkins
George Frank
Bernard Shannon
W. F. Cretsinger
A. G. Gilreath
Paul Brammer
Clyde Hedrick
Charles Bowling
Charles Coffey
Fred Deal
Jack Laxton
Millie Kemp
J. F. Biggart
Wendell W. Cook
Hospital Guild Committee
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Conley Lang wedding vows exchanged in Oceana rites
Sgt Freddie A Lang and Margaret Conley exchanged marriage vows at Oceana First Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony featured family attendants, a marquisette and satin gown, and rose and orange blossom decorations. The couple will honeymoon in the South, then visit relatives before the groom reports to Fort Lewis on July 4.
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Oceana
Freddie A. Lang
Margaret Conley
Oceana First Baptist Church
Sarah Conley
Stewart Conley
Clearfork
Samuel Lang
Logan County
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Ronald Lee Cook
Rutle Conley
Beatrice Byrd
Beckley
Charles Nishel
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England Seeks House Seat in Wyoming County
Baileysville educator and World War II veteran Paul England filed as a Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates at the Wyoming Circuit Clerk. A former Baileysville High School coach, he is completing a master of education degree at Marshall College and has taught social studies. England served with the 29th Rainbow Division in Europe, attended Ft. Benning officers’ school, and is a lifelong Wyoming County resident.
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Paul England
Baileysville
House of Delegates
Wyoming
England
Baileysville High School
Marshall Colege
Concord College
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Ft. Benning
29Th Rainbow Division
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