Carolyn Morrison Wins State Elks Award as Outstanding HS Pupil
Carolyn Morrison a 17 year old Woodrow Wilson High School senior and daughter of Keith and Morrison of 1921 By Pass was chosen as West Virginia’s outstanding high school student in a state Elks contest. She earns a $100 defense bond from the State Elks Lodge and $100 from the national organization. Morrison, a Student Council and band member, was a delegate to 1954 Girls State and Girls Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Morrison
Elks
Keith Morrison
Woodrow Wilson High School
West Virginia
State Elks Organization
State
Elks Lodge
National Organization
Dents
Miss Morrison
Mason to Be Speaker at PTA Meeting
Richard Mason coal editor for the Beckley Post-Herald will speak at the RMI Parent-Teacher Association meeting scheduled for 7 30 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RMI Parent-Teacher Association
Richard Mason
Beckley Post-Herald
Sample Shows Way To Relieve Bunion Pain
An advertisement claims a "wonder" Fairyfoot can relieve bunion pain and swelling. It urges sufferers to request a free sample by sending name and address to Fairyfoot Dept X-1633 Chicago Illinois. The copy warns of infection risk from bunion bursae and promotes the product as a cure.
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Wabash Ave
Dept
Chicago
Illinois
Motorist Given Time To Get Her License
Norma Jean Bays of Mabscott was granted a continuance and given until March 28 to produce her driver's license in Berkley Police Court. The court also processed $130 in forfeits including Ralph Fleming for failing to appear on a parking charge, Woodrow B. Pyson and Mae Louise Vickers on fornication charges, and five others on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley Police Court
Norma Jean Bays
Mabscott
C. Berkley Lilly
Ralph Fleming
Beckley
Woodrow B. Pyson
Mae Louise Vickers
Mrs. Ellen Dillion Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Dillion 91 of Sand Lick will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at Mattsville Methodist Church with Rev T E Painter and Rev C D Walker officiating. Burial in Sand Lick family cemetery. Pallbearers grandchildren Eugene Honaker Lawrence Dillon Dale Dillon Berling Hurt Jr Eugene Dillon and Wannie Dillon. She was born Matteville February 15 1864 daughter of Ramsey Athey. Survived by husband George Dillon three daughters and three sons 25 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
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Ellen Dillion
Sand
Mattsville Methodists Church
T. E. Painter
C. D. Walker
Sand Lick
Daniels
Melton Mortuary
Eugene Honaker
Lawrence Dillon
Dale Dillon
Berling Hurt Jr
Eugene Dillon
Wannie Dillon
Matteville
Ransey Athey
George Dillon
B. L. Hurt
Grantown
W. Va
Henry Boggs
Prosperity
Daniel
James
Mount Tabor
Howard
Harper
Doff
Sharp to Attend Auto Dealers Session in Washington
J E Sharp manager of Raleigh Motor Sales departs Raleigh for Washington DC to join a two day meeting of the National Automobile Dealers Association membership committee at the Hotel Statler. He was elected to the committee at the recent convention and will return to Beckley Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sharp
Raleigh Motor Sales
Washington, D. C
National Automobile Dealers Association
Statler
Sharp
Beckley
Amos L. Pugh Dies in Virginia at 87
Amos L. Pugh, 87, of Salem Virginia, died Sunday in Lewis Gale Hospital Roanoke after a fall several days earlier. He was father to E. S. Pugh and N. J. Pugh of Beckley and lived with daughter Mrs. H. E. Sowers in Salem. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Salem Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Amos L. Pugh
Salem
Lewis Gale Hospital
Roanoke
E. S. Pugh
N. J. Pugh
Beckley
H. E. Sowers
Bryant Youth's Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Robert Harold Bryant 14 of Coal City will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at Coal City Community Church with Revs C D Walker and Herman Gray officiating. Burial in Parker Cemetery. He died Monday at a local hospital after a six month illness. He was a ninth grade pupil at Stoco Junior High School. Born November 8 1940 he was a son of Glen and Mary Hyatt Bryant. Surviving are his parents a sister Glenna Bryant Washington D C and paternal grandmother Mrs William Cox Coal City. Body moved from Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home to the residence at 5 p m today. Pallbearers: Posey Stanley William Wagner Lee Cole Harry Ingale Okey Matherley Jess Brinegar.
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Robert Harold Bryant
Coal City
C. D. Walker
Herman Gray
Parker Cemetery
Stoco
Glen
Mary Hyatt Bryant
Glenna Bryant
Washington, D. C
William Cox
Quesenberry and
Beckley Trio Attend Church Services
Mrs N J Pugh and Mr and Mrs E N Pugh, all of Beckley, will attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Pugh
E. N. Pugh
Beckley
Second Convention of Laymen at Alderson-Broaddus
Plans for the second annual laymen's convention at Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi on March 19 and 20 detail speaker Dr C Emanuel Carlson of Washington DC, chairing roles, a musical program, campus dream previews and a groundbreaking for Wolfard House. The event includes a tea, a banquet, and a Sunday program with devotions and chapel services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson- Broaddus College
Philippi
C. Emanuel Carlson
Washington, D. C
Baptist Joint Committee On Public Affairs
Washington
Alderson-Broaddus Choir
Shirley D. Johnson
Walter C. Johnson Jr
Walter F. Mertens
George F. Riday
Wayne C. Hawker
Charles A. Thurman
Richard E. Shearer
Greystone
Wolfard
Lee A. Wolfard
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Hugh D. Pickett
West Virginia Baptist Convention
Miners Among Hospital Cases
Two miners and a child were treated at Beckley Hospital for injuries from separate accidents in the past 24 hours. Harold Dean McConnell, 21, Eccles, Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates, treated at 2 a.m. for injuries to his right index and middle fingers from coupling cars. Luther Darrell Farley, 25, Sophia, Winding Gulf Collieries, treated about 7 p.m. for a wrist injury from getting off a conveyor belt. Julia Ann Tankersley, 4, Coal City, daughter of Floyd E. Tankersley, treated for a right elbow injury from a Saturday fall.
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Beckley Hospital
Harold Dean McConnell
Eccles
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Luther Darrell Farley
Sophia
Winding Gulf
Farley
Julia Ann Tankersley
Floyd E. Tankersley
Coal City
False teeth embarrassment spared with FASTEETH powder
Many wearers of false teeth faced embarrassment when plates slipped or dropped. The ad claims FASTEETH alkaline powder steadies plates for a firmer, more comfortable fit, does not sour, and helps control plate odor. Available at drug counters.
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Stu
Mason
Ford Dealers
Fairlane Club Sedan
Omerge
Ford
Bair Brothers, Inc
East Main Street
Beckley, W. Va
Virginia
Salem Christian Church
Church
E. S. Pugh Jr
Bryant
A. E. Bailey
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Paul R. Copeland
Bailey
Copeland
Alderson-Broaddus
Frank C. Wigginton
Pittsburg
Buzz Goups
Olaf S. Olsen
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