Thayer Man Fined For Shooting Spree
In Fayetteville a 71 year old Thayer man, Harry Sullivan, was fined 62 dollars in Magistrate Virgil Lyons court on two charges. He paid 30.60 for destruction of property and 31.50 for shooting a shotgun within 500 feet of a dwelling. He was arrested Sunday by State Police at 1 30 a m at Mrs Callie Ayres home after a shooting spree in which he was hit in the leg and treated at Oak Hill Hospital before being released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Lyons Court
Thayer
Callie Ayres
Maynard Smith
Oak Hill Hospital
Sullivan
Bellepoint Span Opens To Traffic In Hinton
Traffic is moving across the new Bellepoint bridge span over New River after its 2:25 p.m. opening Monday. The Y shaped span links Route 20 and Route 3, replacing the older toll bridge, with Consolidated buses from Beckley rerouted via Bellepoint into Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
BNS
New River
Bellepoint
Greenbrier River
Beckley
Scavenger Hunt Held by Oak Hill Guild
Members of the Senior Guild of Oak Hill Baptist Church held a scavenger hunt during Monday night meeting at Oak Hill. A progressive supper is planned for July. Nancy Baker led devotionals. After the hunt, refreshments were served in Fellowship Hall hosted by Mrs. John W. Tennant. Attendees included Ann Nelson Linda Hager Clarice DeQuasie Lou Ellen McMann Virginia Koone Nancy Sullivan Etta Sizemore Audrey Koone Nancy Baker Marilyn Sprolges Dorcas Fielding Betty Koone Karen Nix Nancy Amar Norma Herndon Gaye Scott Barbara Herndon Lana Amar Patsy Warrick Ila Ray Cobb Judy Ferbean and Mrs Tennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Nancy Baker
Fellowship Hall
John W. Tennant
Ann Nelson
Linda Hager
Clarice DeQuasie
Lou Ellen McMann
Virginia Koone
Nancy Sullivan
Etta Sizemore
Audrey Koone
Marilyn Sprolges
Dorcas Fielding
Betty Koone
Karen Nix
Nancy Amar
Norma Herndon
Gaye Scott
Barbara Herndon
Lana Amar
Patsy Warrick
Ila Ray Cobb
Judy Ferbean
Mrs. Tennant
Lewises Welcome Worcester Couple at Oak Hill
The Rev and Mrs Francis C Wilson of Worcester Massachusetts former Oak Hill residents are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs J Edward Lewis of Oak Hill Rev Wilson is pastor of Epworth Methodist Church in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewises
Oak Hill
Francis C. Wilson
Worcester
Mass
J. Edward Lewis
Wilson
Epworth Methodist Church
Worchester
Nineteen Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in Fayette County
Fayetteville reporters note nineteen teen couples filed for marriage licenses at the Fayette County Clerk office. The list includes Walter Jackson Duncan Jr. and Thelma Maxine Davis, Clarence Evans and Martine Peaks, James Keith Gaddy and Doris Lee Frost, among others from Powellton Belva Ingram Branch Cannelton Kimberly and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Rws
Fayette County
Walter Jackson Duncan Jr
Walter J
Emma Duncan
Powellton
Thelma Maxine Davis
Onico
Tishie Davis
Clarence Evans
J. B
Cornelius Evans
Carlisle
Martine Peaks
John
Helene Peaks
Ingram Branch
James Keith Gaddy
James
Mary Gaddy
Alley
Doris Lee Frost
Hollis
Lorain Frost
Belva
Jack P. Haynes
Pateal Haynes
Boomer
Eileen Lawson
Parrie D. Lawson
Cannelton
William Stout
Granville
Gladys Stout
Elkridge
Nancy Rosette
William
Katherine Rosette
Kimberly
James Martin Brooks
Ralph A
Ruth Brooks
Washington, D. C
Virginia Rose O'Dell
Robert N
Macie O’dell
Ansted
Everett Campbell
Ira D
Nina Campbell
Springdale
Katie Lou Martin
Jesse
Alma Martin
Danese
James E. Grafton
Albert and
Esta’ Grafton
Charleston
Margaret Ann Shorter
Howard
Virginia Arthur
Franklin D. Bridemore
Walter A
Thelma Pridemore
Hazel Hardy
French
Opal Hardy
Donald R. Pigg
Carl James
Alma Pigg
Summerlee
Shirley Ann Shockey
Walter
Macie Shockey
Lewis Sparks
Lon
Lizzie
Garland
Lucy Voiers
Kilsyth
Reba Feazell
Rufus
Grace Feazell
Mt. Hope
Dudley L. Ward
Dudley N
Hattie Ward
Charlton Heights
Gail Lou Reid
Leonard
Margaret Reid
Smithers
Roy C. Ward
Meadow Bridge
Janice Lee Cooper
Homer
Beatrice Cooper
Fayetteville OES installs new officers for year
Mrs Sarepta Huff is installed as worthy matron of Fayetteville Chapter 115 Eastern Star at a ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Amos Burnette becomes worthy patron with Leslie Decker as associate matron and Robert Richie as associate patron. Numerous installing officers and ushers named, honoring past matron Madge Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
ANS
Sarepta Huff
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Amos Burnette
Leslie Decker
Robert Richie
Gladys Bary
Bertha Davis
Ella Wilson
H. F. Frazier
Clara Dooley
W. T. Wilson
Wilson
Madge Ryan
Vida Henderson
Marshall
Nona Francesa
Margaret Ritz
Lena Ayers
Nell Frazier
The
Eastern Star
Mary Patricia Ryan
Mary Lu Kessler
Lena Wiseman
Aliie Amick
Nettie Cottle
Mildred Holliday
Lillian Collins
Reba Hager Adair
Edith Platt
Ruth
Clara McDaniels
Ester
Martha
Louise Young
Electa
Mary Sproles
Warden
Ruth Kidd
Sentinel
Huff
Jean Adair Spradlin
Anna Davis
Edna Bates
Hattie Wilson
Betty Wilson
Verna McClelland
French Manning announces son William Clark birth
Mr and Mrs French Manning welcome a son named William Clark born June 26 in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces The Mannings have three daughters
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Oceana
RNS
French Manning
William Clark
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Mannings
Fayetteville Man Dies Of Accident Injuries
Mason Lawrence Tygrett 23 died after head injuries from a Sunday automobile crash. Contributing brain concussion listed. He lived in Fayetteville and worked for a moving company. Survived by wife Jean Whitley Tygrett, daughter Susan Toni, parents Maylon H and Ruth Kincaid Tygrett, eight brothers and four sisters. Funeral planned at Tyree Funeral Home with Rev. James F. Frame officiating. burial in Huse Memorial Park. Time and date pending.
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Oak Hill
ANS
Mason Lawrence Tygrett
Oak Hill Hospital
Fayetteville
Kingston
Jean Whitley Tygrett
Reading
Susan Toni
Maylon H
Ruth Kincaid Tygrett
Roy Wallace
United States Army
Vernon Ray
William Howard
Ralph Frederick
James Herbert
Paul Willard
Forrest Gene
David Douglas
Laura Addeline Geurser
Mabel Irene Tygrett
Wilma Ruth
Elsie Gay
Tyree Funeral Home
James F. Frame
Huse Memorial Park
Skaggs Funeral Rites Held for Edgar Skaggs
Funeral services set for Edgar Skaggs 19 of Baltimore formerly Lookout who died from a motorcycle accident. Rites at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home East Rainelle with burial in End of the Trail Cemetery Clintonville. Survived by six sisters and three brothers. Born Sept 29 1934 in Lookout to Henry and Mary Ella Skaggs. Employed as welder at Fisher Body Co Baltimore.
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Lookout
RNL
Edgar Skaggs
Baltimore
Wallace and Wallace
East Rainelle
Joe E. Brown
Trail
Clintonville
Henry
Mary Ella Ramsey Skaggs
Fisher Body Co
Madeline Chapman
South Charleston
Kathleen Vaughn
Williamsburg
Magdalene Pugh
Athens
Ohio
Maxine McMillion
Detroit
Mich
Evalene Atkinson
Eileen Skaggs
Henry Jr
Thomas Rites Set Wednesday
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Frank A. Thomas 69 of Fayette Street Princeton who died Monday night at his home after a long illness. Rev Edward Stubblefield will officiate at the residence with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born July 16 1885 in Giles County Virginia, married to Betty Callahan on September 18 1903, and employed by the Virginian Railway as a mechanic for 33 years. Surviving are five daughters and one son plus a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
RNS
Frank A. Thomas
Fayette St
Edward Stubblefield
Oakwood Cemetery
Giles County
James
Mary Jane Carr Thomas
Betty Callahan
Hinton
Virginian Railway
C. S. Brewster
Aut Fuller
Opal Pennington
George Parker
Athens
Robert Lafon
Waiteville
Herbert Lee Thomas
Lonnie
Orient Hill
Mission Group Donates to Two Funds
Oceana Mission Group, at a First Baptist Church meeting hosted by Mrs Arlie Chambers, approved two donations. President Mrs Martha Belle Hurley led discussions and the group voted to give 10 to enlarge and modernize the Cowen Baptist camp kitchen and 5 to the Alderson Bod Braddus scholarship fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Arlie Chambers
Martha Belle Hurley
Society
Cowen
Alderson-Broaddus
Former Fayette Man to Observe Eclipse in Canada
James Dowdy, ex 4-H agent from Fayette County, will observe the May 1951 solar eclipse from Knob Lake near Goose Bay Air Force Base in Quebec. He works with the Research Foundation of Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University, under Professor Frederick Doyle. Dowdy, a graduate student, will earn a masters in Photogrammetry in December. His wife and son visit relatives during the expedition. The eclipse marks a major scientific opportunity with observers along the totality path to refine geodetic data and earth measurements. Another North American and European total eclipse is not due until 2151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
James Dowdy
Fayette County
Knob Lake
Goose Bay Air Force Base
Quebec
Canada
Ohio State University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Frederick Doyle
Ohio State
Labrador
Greenland
Iran
Dowdy
Jimmy
J. Haynes Miller
North Atlantic
North American
Europe
Birthday Fete Held by Lodge
A pot luck supper for Pythian Sisters celebrating birthdays was held at the Oak Hill lodge. Birthday honorees included Juanita Legg Ann Strong Elizabeth Baldry and Goldie Price. Alma Blake was elected excellent Junior succeeding Thala Pennington who resigned. A dinner during the Knights of Pythias convention in Oak Hill on July 17 was discussed. Members present listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNL
Pythian Sisters
Lodge
Juanita Legg
Ann Strong
Elizabeth Baldry
Goldie Price
Alma Blake
Thala Pennington
Knights of Pythias
College club plans sale at Zelda's Flower Shop
The group intends to make pot holders and aprons for sale at Zelda's Flower Shop. The next society meeting is scheduled for July 8 at the home of Mrs. Ella Shumate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda
Ella Shumate
Miss Betty Darby to wed Pat Cantley in July
ROCK CREEK Mr and Mrs Vern Darby announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jane Darby to Pat Cantley son of Mr and Mrs Clonnie Cantley both of Rock Creek. The wedding is planned for July. Betty Jane Darby a Marsh Fork High graduate plans Beckley College. Cantley a Marsh Fork High School graduate serves as a trooper with the US Army at Fort Campbell Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Vern Darby
Betty Jane Darby
Pfe
Pat Cantley
Clonnie Cantley
Miss Darby
Marsh Fork High
Beckley College
Cantley
Marsh Fork High School
United States Army
Fort Campbell
Oak Hill Legislator Active in Air Reserves
Oak Hill delegate Hobart Booth travels monthly to Norfolk to aid national defense as a Marine Air Reserve captain and pilot. With 96 WWII Pacific missions behind him, he returns to civilian life in 1946 and serves a second term while maintaining 100 percent reserve attendance by joining summer maneuvers at El Toro, California. Booth and his wife Sarah Kerby Booth live on River Ave with their four children.
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OAK Hill
ANS
Hobart Boothby
House of Delegates
Norfolk
Marine Air Reserve Squadron 238
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Booth
Air Reserve
Marine Corps Air
Sarah Kerby Booth
Phillip
James
Francis
Hobart II
River Ave
Fleshman Rites Set at Oak Hill Church
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday for Howard F. Fleshman 85 of Huntington who died Monday at his sister’s Oak Hill home. Rites will be at First Presbyterian Church Huntington with Rev. Andrew R. Bird officiating. Burial follows at Woodmere Cemetery Huntington. Body will be moved from Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill to the church Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
RNS
Howard F. Fleshman
Huntington
R. R. Thomas
First Presbyterian Church
Andrew R. Bird
Woodmere
Tyree
Hendersons to host Baers en route to Minneapolis
Oak Hill. Mr and Mrs EF Henderson of Scarbro will host their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Randall Baer of Hasbrouck Heights NJ this week. The Baers plan to stop in Scarbro while on their way to Minneapolis Minnesota where they will live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Rns
EF. Henderson
Scarbro
Randall Baer
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
Baer
Hendersons
Minneapolis
Minn
Oceana and area personal notices mixed regional visits
Oceana Personal notices list Dale Cook and her children visiting Astabula Ohio with her mother Mrs Maria Giobbi while Ora Meadows visits Jelso for a week in Portsmouth Iowa. Jennings Barrett leaves for Huntington to visit relatives. Helen Mayberry and Osborn Hoover daughter attend Leonard Foster funeral in Hinton. R C Hatfield and Jerry Warsing depart for a Canada vacationombined with other local social movements. Philip Roach Jr visits Charleston over the weekend. Hugh Miller attends Leonard Foster funeral. Linda Bailey attends school activities with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
RNS
Dale Cook
Maria Giobbi
Paul Rudolph
Astabula
Ora Meadows
Jelso
Portsmouth
Jennings Barrett
Huntington
Osborn Hoover
Helen Mayberry
Hinton
Leonard Foster
R. C. Hatfield
Jerry Warsing
Canada
Philip Roach Jr
Charleston
Hugh Miller
Linda Bailey
Paul Bailey
Death summons drive Camp Thomas E Lightfoot two weeks
Camp Thomas E Lightfoot for two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Lessie Cook were called to Williamson Sunday by the death of Mrs. Cook's brother, Preston Fields, Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Shannon and children visited Sunday in Fayette ville, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Drake had as their guests last week, her brothers-in-law, Harold Myers of Chicago, I, and Bill Nester of Spencer, Drake and his guests spent Thursday at Bluestone Dam fishing. Mrs. Carrie Weir of Chicago is visiting relatives and friends in Oceana, Mrs. Weir is a former resident of Oceana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Lightfoot
Lessie Cook
Williamson
Cook
Preston Fields
E. G. Shannon
Fayetteville
Hubert Drake
Harold Myers
Chicago
Bill Nester
Spencer
Drake
Bluestone Dam
Carrie Weir
Oceana
Weir
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Oceana Mission Group
Fayette
Park &Tilford
Tilford
Phace
Wnwcky Boé
Waraven Er Brsritans
Nee
Park & Tilford Distillers OF Kentucky, Inc
Louisville, KY
Betty Darby
Oceana Personals
Top Flight Service
Lexington
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
West Coast
Richmond - Norfolk
Piedmont Airlines
Westinghouse Radio
Free-Westinghouse
Alcorahc Sewing Head
Chippendale
Westinghouse
PRICE
Westinghouse Sewing Machine
RADIO
Westingho
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Superior Sterling CO
Bluefield, W. VA
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