Crippled Children's Campaign To Begin March 17 in Fayette
The Fayette County Crippled Children's Association plans a March 17 fundraising drive to run through Easter Sunday. President W B Rooke says the campaign, separate from the March of Dimes, assists children crippled at birth or by accidents or disease, with local officers and a field committee listed.
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Rocke
Mount Hope
Frank Mauricz
Oak Hill
Frances Dixon
D. D. Whitney
W. P. Bittinger
Summerlee
H. H. O'Neal
Newlyweds Plan Residence in Fayetteville After Wedding
Mrs and Mrs Julian C Blume plan to establish a residence in Fayetteville following their Friday evening marriage at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. The bride Miss Betty Jane Myles wore a white crepe street dress and gardenia bouquet. The couple left for an undisclosed wedding trip.
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Fayetteville
Julian C. Blume
Fayetteville Presbyterian Church
C. W. Paskel
B. B. Brielenhirt
Elizabeth Coleman
Aliss Wanda Eskew
Betty Jane Myles
Thomas A. Myles
Thomas E. Myles
Hope’ Ballard
Barbara’ Bennett
Frances’ Caldwell
Marjorie Durbar
Martha Gaines
Kathryn ~.Morris
Phyllis Stull
Misa
Virginia Radford
and Tully
Pete Proctor
Cordelia Blume
Ralph
Fazio
William Lee
Freshman Frolic Set for March 12
Freshman Frolic to be held at the high school at 8 p m on March 12. A follow up on recent classes in manners and personality taught by Mrs. John Scott. Chaperones, chairmen, and staff listed with names of organizers and helpers.
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Oak Higl
John Scott
J. R. Oliver
Ernest McCoy
T. C. Me
Kinley
Frank Shipe
Carolyn Jasper
4 H Clubs to Present Daily Radio Programs
Fayetteville extension office schedules 4 H Week on WOAY radio from 12 noon to 12 18 p m each day. March 7 Lucille Hudkins discusses National 4 H programs. March 8 Mary Ann Skitmore outlines club activities for youth. March 9 J Haynes Miller covers history of 4 H Club work. March 10 Iva Rule and Ansted Watha Sr 4 H discuss conservation. March 11 Elizabeth Stevens Oakland Song Birds 4 H Club presents a five minute program.
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Witter Fayetteville
Clba
Oak Hill
WOAY
Lucille Hudkins
Fayette County
van Overall
Mary Ann Skitmore
J. Haynes Miller
Misa Iva Rule
Ansted Hisswatha Sr
Elizabeth Stevens
Oakland
Song Birds
Axis Sally Case Arguments Ready
The trial of Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally enters its seventh week as prosecutors press for conviction. Defense attorney James J Laughlin argues compulsion and loyalty, with Judge Curran to guide jurors on the legal points.
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Mildred
Gillars
James J. Laughlin
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Edward M. Curran
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Europe
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Germany
Bank Verdict and court actions in Raleigh County
The Beckley National Bank was awarded 1 447 from M F Noel in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Noel failed to appear for the hearing. The Wyatt suit against Stover Nash Motor Co and others, and a counter suit, were continued to the next term. Hat tie Tyree v Mangusz Horlge et al also paused until March 21. WYCO gun club elects officers for 1949 and plans vermin control and prizes. Oram initiates into Phi Beta Pi at WVU.
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M. F. Noel
Raleigh County
Noel
Connie Wyatt
Stover Nash
Motor Comny
Hattie Tyree
Mangusz Horlge
WYCO
Wyoming Red and Gun Club
Wyeo
Oram
Joseph B. Oram
Lester
Phi Beta Pi
West Virginia University
Bad Luck Dogs in Mullens and Nearby Accidents
Ralph Crouch, operator of sawmills at Oceana and near Lewisburg, feared Friday the 13th as his Chrysler was wrecked by jack Carnahan near Jesse. Carnahan lost control, colliding with a parked car and causing a second vehicle to go over a bank. both cars were totaled and Carnahan was uninjured. Crouch then fell in a Moose Club basement stairway in Mullens and remained unconscious at Taylor Hospital with a possible fractured skull. Earlier, two motorists Don Neely and Robert Thomas suffered forehead cuts in a two car crash on the Mullens Maben Road near a bridge.
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Reebster Blatt
Winter
23 Year Old Man Fatally Shot In Saturday Fight Near Roadhouse
Register staff writer reports a fatal shooting occurred Saturday near a roadhouse in Oak Hill. Details indicate a 23 year old man died from gunfire after an ensuing altercation. investigators continue to probe the motive and suspect list as the community awaits updates.
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Community notes and fatal roadhouse shooting reported
Dr Hubert Preston underwent emergency appendectomy at Cadden Clinic Logan. Mrs John Lambert and Mrs William Hall were treated at Beckley Hospital with improving or stable conditions. Freddy Sparks, 28, died from a shooting at a Cyclone roadhouse. Charlie Stepp held on murder charge as other related shootings in Wyoming County are noted.
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Giat Clay
Bud Clay
Virgil Jackson
Hester Clay
Nannie Webb
Prosperity
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Fayette Farmers Urged to Use Rotenone Solution
Fayetteville farmers are advised by the U S Department of Agriculture to apply rotenone to kill cattle grubs. Instructions cover spray dip dust or wash methods with specific mixes and application rates. guidance explains grub development from heel fly eggs to mature larvae and optimal timing for treatment.
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Fayetteville
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. Haynes Miller
Firemen on Duty in Charleston During Funeral
Firemen from Beckley helped man a Charleston fire station yesterday while regular crews attended funeral services for four of seven men killed in Friday's Woolworth building blaze. Attending were Fire Chief Ber hard Martin Cecil Gohner Idn Foater and Frank Ubeda. Sly dé Bosth ey were among firemen from four Southern West Virginia cities taking over stations. A 30 man Huntington contingent joined. Seven Dunbar and six South Charleston firemen attended in addition to Beckley.
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Charleston
Woolworth
Berhard Martin
Cecil Gohner
Idn Foater
Frank Ubeda
Slydé Bosthey
West Virginia
Ragulsi
Huntington
Dunbar Fire’ Department
South Charleston
Midwest Flood Claims One Life and Two Missing
A flood in Western Iowa and Nebraska left one man dead and two Creighton University students missing after a hunting trip. Missouri Valley reports 1,000 homeless with utilities cut and Red Cross spending resources for homeless children. Local officials seek federal relief as towns face prolonged hardship.
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Maurice M. Kirlin
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Margaret N Tabor Named Executrix in Tabor Estate
Following probate of the will dated August 6 1945 in Princeton Margaret N Tabor is named executrix of the Buenos E Tabor estate. The will leaves the estate to the widow with W F Reed BR E Bishop and L M Poff listed as appraisers.
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Margaret N. Tabor
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W. F. Reed
BR. E., Bishop
L. M. Poff
Mrs Estella Hall Feted at Laurel Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Estella Hall was feted with a surprise stork shower at a Laurel Rebekah Lodge meeting in Oak Hill at the Pythian ball The group also reported distributing magazines newspapers and fruit to patients at Oak Hill Hospital by Nanie Smith
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Register
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Estella Hall
Laurel Rebekah Lodge
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Pegram Appointed Captain Of Syracuse Prince Team
JAK HILL reports Layton K. Pegram has been named captain of the Princes of Syracuse degree team. He was chosen at a Weane day meeting in the Pythian Hall and is organizing members with a complete roster to be released by March 9. Attendance urged for practice at the time. Warren Dudley Jr born February 27 at Fayette Station to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Webb.
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Latha Cook
G. K. Basham
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Clifford Byers
Lonnie Stewart
Duke Shields
Arnold C. Cline
Baileysville
L. J. Morgan
W. TF. Blankenstip
Sally Harvey
Rosa E. Byrd
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Fred H. Shannon
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G. K. Besham
Kermit Wood
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E. Hill
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Blankenships Announce Birth of Nine Pound Son
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Blankenship of Clearfork announce the birth of a nine pound son on February 23 at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship.
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Knights honor Layton K Pegram at Temple banquet
OAK HILL The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan will honor presiding officer Layton K Pegram at the annual banquet in the Hotel Hill on March 19 at 7 pm. Reservations close March 10 to secretary W T Price. Previous honored guests were Hen A Gooch in 1942 and W T Price in 1947.
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W. T. Price
W. Ti. Price
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Mrs Elkins Feted By Three Oceana Hostesses
Mrs Herbert Elkins formerly Miss Violet Reed was honored at a shower Friday night at Delilah Methodist Church in Oceana. Hostesses were Mrs P D Raymond Mrs John Edward and Mrs Hassel Blackburn. Guests included Mrs OG Wallace Mrs Keith Raymond Mrs Bert Cook and others.
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Herbert Elkins
Violet Reed
Delilah Methodist Church
P. D. Raymond
John Edward
Hassel Blackburn
OG. R. Wallace
Keith Raymond
Bert Cook
Dick Cook
Arnold Belchér
Ellwood Meadows
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Hermon Reed
Birs
Ralph Thomas
Elmer Taylor
Jackson Mahone
Tom Evans
Mrs Bailey Honored At Surprise Birthday Shower
Mrs Perry Bailey was feted at a surprise birthday shower hosted by the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at Mrs Minnie Hawkins home. Attendees included Mrs Ella Cook Mrs Maude Cozort Mrs Flossie Blevins Mrs Ella Shumate Mrs Cal Cook and others.
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Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
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Ella Shumate
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Martha Hurley
Blanche Cook
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Mrs Jesso Zorio Feted at Shower in Fayetteville
A stork shower honored Mrs. Jesso Zorio at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clemmie Yon on Thursday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Yon and Miss Lita Yon with assistance from Miss Dea Francesa and Miss Lia Vaglio.
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F. E. Springer
Clyde Turner
Bany Yon
Howard Koontz
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J. W. Ayres
Joe Palito
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Katie Peralto
John Janulolo
Neve Zorio
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West Virginia Women’s Clubs Meet in Parkersburg
The West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold its $31q convention in Parkersburg from April 7 to 9, announced today by state president John R. Davis. The event brings together club leaders and members for meetings, programs, and community service planning.
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Weston
West Virginia Federation of Women's, Clubs
Parkersburg
John R. Davis
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