Two Die In Buckhannon Mill Blast Fatality Ends Family Tragedy
Audra Long, 32, is dead after a saw mill explosion in Buckhannon West Virginia. His father died three years ago in a boiler explosion nearby at French Creek. Russell Phillips, son of operator A L Phillips, died en route to hospital. Hubert Phillips, 18, of Adrian, is in serious condition with multiple injuries. The incident follows a series of related industrial accidents in the region.
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Associated Press
Buckhannon
W. Va
Audra Long
French Creek
Russell Phillips
A. L. Phillips
Long
Aather Reuben
Selbyville
Upshur County
Hubert Phillips
Adrian
Health Talker and Miss Mollie Canaday
Health notes and social news from the community list visits and calls across Beckley Eccles Premier Powellton Lester and surrounding areas. Names include Henderson Mar tin Covey Miller ONeil Shumate Fletcher Trail Trail Beasley and many local residents with weekly social calls church visits and hospital stays.
Trial halted by technicality in Jett manslaughter case
Golden Jett's trial for the death of his infant son was postponed due to a faulty indictment. Prosecutor J. M. Harper said the voluntary manslaughter charge was not properly drawn and Judge Lewis H. Miller ordered the case docketed for the September term. Police accuse Jett of poisoning the child's milk.
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Associated Press
Weiner Roast Attended by Many at Glen Whitehill
A list of attendees at a Tuesday night weiner roast hosted by Miss Georgia League on Glen Whitehill includes Vivian Caneday Geraldine Caneday Bailey Caneday Katherine Lillian Snyder Junior Snyder Mabel Jarvis Lois Horton Margaret Coleman Ava Belle Burton Beatrice Davis Zora Harris Marie Harris Sylvia Dutton Gillespie Frank Kraus Roy Hutchinson Eugene Smith Harless Stover Flem Canaday Charles Govey Jack Richardson Victor Gimmeranio Dixie Gimmeranio Charles Holloway Charles Campbell David Wilbur Everette Goins and others.
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Miss Georgia League
Glen Whitehill
Vivian
Geraldine
Bailey Caneday
Katherine
Lillian
Junior Snyder
Mabel Jarvis
Lois Horton
Margaret Coleman
Ava Belle Burton
Beatrice Davis
Zora
Marie Harris
Sylvia Dutton
Gillespie
Frank Kraus
Roy Hutchinson
Eugene Smith
Harless Stover
Flem Canaday
Charles Govey
Jack Richardson
Victor
Dixie Gimmeranio
Charles Holloway
Charles Campbell
David Wilbur
Everette Goins
Pillsbury Blue Ribbon Good Luck 24 Pounds Ad
An old newspaper item highlights a 24 pound Pillsbury Blue Ribbon offer. The brief mentions a promotional weight or prize associated with the brand in a period ad style.
Jailed to Force Family Support in West Virginia
Hinton West Virginia June 5 Lewis Gill city employee jailed on a non support charge Magistrate J A Haynes ordered him held until bond guaranteeing support of Mrs Gill and two children is furnished
Warren Hancock Wins Scholarship at Southern California
Warren E. Hancock, Beckley College graduate and Shreveport, Louisiana native, is notified by University of Southern California officials that he has been awarded a full tuition scholarship. The award recognizes his qualities as a student and leader, citing his leadership activities.
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University of Southern California
Warren E. Hancock
Beckley College
Hancock
Shreveport
Two Clerks in Company Store Hospitalized After Operations
Two clerks at the company store are in hospitals following operations. Both workers are reported in stable condition as doctors monitor their recovery. The incident occurred at the store location with no further details released.
Local Notes from Camp Life and Hospital Stays
J W Ayres is in Oak Hill hospital and Luther Mackey in McKendree State hospital. W J Scott hosts a party for his daughter Miss June this evening at his home with dancing games and refreshments. Richard Frantz will attend West Virginia University commencement in Morgantown and visit his alma mater over the weekend. James Lively and family return from a four day trip to Fairmont and Huntington. Mrs C E Miller of Madison visits her mother Mrs J E DeViese of this camp.
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C. H. Richmond
New
E. O. Beasley
Virgil Beasley
Glen White
T. J. Williams
Cirtsville
E. H. Cook
Hinton
James Bland
A. J. Hill
Elgood
Clay Bogle
Beckley Hospital
Guy Falchina
Beckley
Larry Canaday
French Canaday
Sally Ann
Susan Canaday
Beaver
Williams
Raleigh
John Birch
Max Augustine
Rhodell
Isaac Snuffer
Bolt
Anyce Trail
Grady Gimmeranio
J. M. Fletcher
Wilson Fletcher
Long Branch
Everett O’neal
Paul O'Neal
Effie Miller
Sadie Canterbury
Naomi
Ida McGinnis
Cranberry
Mae Sanger
W. H. McGinnis
Sally Ann Canaday
Cora Stover
Harless Stover
Peggy
Helen Hawley
Welch
Georgie Thomas
Elbert
Bland
Carlos Worley
Leonard Floyd
Tom Quinteer
W. H. Spangler
Josie Montgomery
Beckley Hos
J. F. Winebrenner
G. W. Bowles
Gauley Bridge
Kyle Haley
Hortense Covey
Vincent Daniel
Daniel
Angrist
Bluefield
Cora Canaday
Edfa Tucker
Elizabeth
Frances Canaday
Ing
J. W. Ayres
Oak Hill Hospital
Luther Mackey
McKendree State Hospital
W. J. Scott
Miss June
Richard Frantz
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Phi Delta Theta
C. E. Miller
Madison
J. E. DeViese
Christians Plan Children’s Day at First Christian Church
The annual Children’s Day program will be held at First Christian Church on Sunday at 10 20 a m Readings, special and group singing will be performed by the young children The Lord’s Supper will be observed after the program The morning sermon will be omitted.
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First Christian Church
Miss Nonabella Abbott Hosts Schoolmate Guest
Fayetteville West Virginia Miss Nonabella Abbott has as her house guest her schoolmate Miss Car son. The two girls attend Randolph Macon College at Lynchburg Virginia.
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Fayetteville, W. Va
Nonabella Abbott
Miss Carson
Randolph Macon College
Lynchburg, Va
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Lester, W. Va
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Redstar
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Fairmont
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Country Club Soda
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