Fayette School Board appoints five staff and awards two contracts
Fayette County Board of Education met for an afternoon session appointing five staff members and awarding two contracts. Porter Waugh won 2,145 to install sanitary and storm sewers at Collins High School. John Thurston won 2,000 for inside painting at Gauley Bridge High. Assistant Superintendent Shipe will negotiate lab equipment and lockers for Collins and Gauley Bridge and other schools. New hires include Meadow Bridge High instructor Charles L. Weaver and band instructor James Woodrum at Nuttall High. Kingston High named Bill Bias assistant coach. Layland Junior High added Gauley Bridge graduate Charles William Pugh. John H. Robinson was reappointed principal at Simmons High. Health Department budget approved with Fayetteville share of 7,440.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
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John H. Robinson
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Health Department
Return to Homes Bud Alcopa Belcher Visit Roanoke
Mrs. W. B. Belcher and Maudie Belcher have returned to their homes after visiting relatives in Roanoke Virginia.
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Bud Alpoca
W. B. Belcher
Maudie Belcher
Roanoke
4 County Group Sets Meet Tonight
Fayetteville Region No 1 National Defense Civilian Advisory Committee members will meet tonight in the County Court room with a Charleston Headquarters representative. J Haynes Miller chairman says the guest will invite discussion on the revised Army Reserve program aiming for more enlisted reserves. Col Walter C Phillips USA retired, state NDCAC chairman, also plans to attend. Region No 1 includes Kanawha Clay Nicholas and Fayette Counties.
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Frank L Burton Seeks Constable Nomination in Mountain Cove
Ansted resident Frank L. Burton announced he will seek the constable nomination for Mountain Cove District in Fayette County. The report comes from the Fayette County Circuit Clerk's office and identifies Burton as the candidate.
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Three Couples Receive June Wedding Permits
Wyoming County Clerk issues marriage licenses to three couples: Walter Parker 37 and Augusta Canada 35 of Bud. Philbert Ray Brooks 27 of Maben and Charlotte L Hall 19 of Corrine.
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Pineville
Wyoming County
Walter Parker
Augusta Canada
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Philbert Ray Brooks
Maben
Charlotte L. Hall
Corrine
Pineville Population Up 316 Since 1940 Census
Pineville’s 1950 census shows 1,085 residents, an increase of 316 from 1940’s 769 and 623 more than 1930’s 462, per district supervisor Hobart A. Yerkey.
Rites Incomplete For J. R. Graham
James Robert Graham 54 died at 9 45 a m Monday at Basin residence from silicosis after leaving mining work five years ago He was born September 8 1895 in Wyoming County son of Mrs Clara Graham and the late W A Graham Survived by wife Minda Graham two sons Carl and Billy daughters Pearl Lilly Opal Graham and Mrs Otis Stevens four sisters and four brothers The body remains at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens
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Sizemore and Collins, Pierpoint Residents, Named in Report
Robert N. Sizemore, 21, and Maggie M. Collins, 21, both of Pierpoint, appear in a local report detailing residents connected to a case. The brief item notes their ages and hometown, with no further context provided.
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Maggie M. Collins
Pierpoint
Mullens election voters keep incumbents in party sweep
Mullens voters backed the Peoples Party as Mayor William Holroyd and commissioners Woodrow W. Cook and A O Perry were re elected. The election set a historic turnout with 1 227 ballots cast from a 2 600 registered. A 941 to 209 levy for street work fire department and playgrounds passed.
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Woodrow W. Cook
A. O. Perry
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B. T. Hash
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Joe B. Baker, III
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Fifty Initiated into Pineville Moose Second Ceremony Planned
In Pineville 50 candidates became members of Moose Lodge No. 1147 at a Sunday meeting led by the Beckley Degree team under C E Davis. E J McDermott of Mooseheart announced a planned second initiation June 25 at 1 pm with the Logan degree team. Col W H Ballard urged Welch lodge support. McDermott will visit Rainelle and Layland for drives. a Women of the Moose chapter may form later.
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Richmond workers rights questioned in contract dispute
The article questions who Mr Box represented in contract talks with Richmond's highlighting wage differentials. It notes 25 percent on dry cleaning and 15 percent on laundry under the UCW terms, no raise in the new contract. CIO terms give 15 percent on personal work and 1214 percent on agencies, with Richmond routemen earning more than rivals. Inside employees gain about 5 cents an hour under the CIO contract.
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Visit at Spring Hill with Totten family
Mrs. Cora Totten and family Amos and Jackie spend two weeks vacation with her brother Ezra Graley in Spring Hill.
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Texas Tops 1949 Farm Butter Sales
Texas led the 1949 market with about 5,200,000 pounds of farm butter sold, reflecting strong demand and regional production.
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Pharmaceutical Group Sets Meeting Tonight
The New River Pharmaceutical Association holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the City Diner in Oak Hill. Narcotics inspector William V. McDonald of the Bureau of Narcotics will be guest speaker. President Robert H. Shirey will lead the business session after dinner. The discussion topic is Ethical Professional Advertising.
Oak Hill Council Approves Additional Sewerage Bonds
Oak Hill City Council approved an ordinance to issue additional sewer revenue bonds to fund more sewer system work. A public hearing is set for July 5 at 7 30 p m for issuing 150000 in second mortgage avenue. Work on the disposal plant is underway with H B Agnew Construction Company contracted.
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Double Ring Rites Performed Mary Lou Ceprich Becomes Bride
Oak Hill Miss Mary Lou Ceprich married Robert E. Mahood Saturday at St. Peter and Paul Church Scarbro in a double ring ceremony. Rev Eugene Klug officiated. Attendants included Rose Catherine Ceprich maid of honor and Lillian Vegh Edith Vegh bridesmaids. Best man Andrew Kowalski with ushers Steve Bodnar Joe Filpek. Reception at bride’s parents home featured a three tiered cake. The bride, a 193? Oak Hill High School graduate, works as an E B Wood accountant. Mahood, Oak Hill alumnus and WWI veteran, works for Long Superior Mine Car Company. Out-of-town guests listed. continuous coverage of local wedding.
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Rotary Club Picnic Sets June 20 Near Fayetteville
Oak Hill Rotary Club members and wives plan a picnic supper at Maple Lane Farm near Fayetteville on Tuesday at 6 15 p m. Dr K Tsui of Beckley was guest speaker on China history and current government. Guests included W O Sydnor Jr and others from Beckley Oak Hill Fayetteville and Montgomery.
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W. T. Wilson
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Montgomery
Lucas Infant's Rises Tomorrow Funeral Service
Funeral services for Tommy Lee Lucas newborn son of Daw son and Patty Lucas of Glen Daniel will be held at 11 a m Thursday at the Caffee Cemetery Mt Tabor with Rev Doff Harvey officiating. The infant died in a local hospital at 8 30 p m yesterday. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Parrell and Mr Mrs Alfred Lucas of Glen Daniel.
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Presbyterian Women Plan Meeting Tonight
Pineville church home hosts the June meeting of the Women of the Presbyterian Church at 7 30 tonight. Mrs. Kenna Blackburn leads and Mrs. Sam Bowers gives the Bible study at the Crow ley Worrell Addition residence of Mrs. W B Wilson.
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Pineville
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Tigers Catcher Aaron Robinson Tops Night Game Hitting
Detroit catcher Aaron Robinson led the American League in night-game batting in 1949 with a .370 mark, while his overall season average stood at .269.
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