Wayette Entry Takes Contest at Lyric Theatre
Fayette county held Lions Club amateur night as Marvin Leffen of Cunard won first place, Josehine McCoy of Oak Hill took second, and William Hilton of Carbo claimed third. To fit more contestants, shows will run on both Wednesday and Thursday for the remaining two weeks, with a final sectional contest on April 9 before a trip to New York to compete with Southern West Virginia amateurs.
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Fayette County
Lions Club
Lyric Theatre
Marvin Leffen
Cunard
Josehine McCoy
Oak Hill
Geeona
William Hilton
Carbro
Bluefield
West Virginia
New York
Besoco Missionary Society and Local Happenings
The Besoco church Ladies Missionary Society met Thursday night. Miss Mollie Rakes and Freddie Bryant were admitted to Beckley hospital for examination and adenoid treatment respectively. Mrs. Joe Latchney returned the Beckley hospital Saturday. Social notes include Gladys Massie visiting Lee Taylor, Leon Kirk at a Trap Hill junior tournament, Annette Hardaway visiting Jimmie Doyle, Mollie Rakes Jewel Via and Ed Shaffer at a Y show, and A L Kirk shopping in Mullens Friday.
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Mollie Rakes
Beckley Hospital
Little Freddie Bryant
Joe Latchney
Fisy
Gladys Massie
Lee Taylor
Leon Kirk
Trap Hill School
Annette Hardaway
Killarney
Jimmie Doyle
Jewel Via
Ed Shaffer
Beckley
A. L. Kirk
Mullens
Fire Adds To Flood Menace In Pittsburgh
Fire worsens flood threats in Pittsburgh as residents and visitors move through the city. The report notes multiple local social calls and visits across Beckley Mullens Winding Gulf Sophia and nearby areas in a Sunday to Tuesday span with a focus on community movement and guest visits.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Prosperity Quilting Party Hosts and Visiting Guests
Mrs Eurie Lilly entertained twelve at a quilting luncheon Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Wright, Mrs Lee Bellamy and daughter Anna at Cowen with Mrs A C Hil bert’s family Wednesday. Mrs Jess Crozier visited Calloway Heights Wednesday. Miss Jennie Solace and Miss Rosa Zeltz visited Mount Hope Monday. Miss Agnes Solace spent the weekend at home. Mrs John Crowder and children visited her parents in McAlpin. Mr and Mrs Alison Willis of Mabscott were visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Roy Cain
Sun
Humphrey McMillan
Winding Gulf
Nellie Gunter
M. D. Gunter
Jim Moncado
Mullens
Helena Doyle
Elsie Mae Roberts
J. C. Roberts
Madisonville
Virginia
Netie Gunter
Clifford Warden
Whitby
Lora Rinehart
Sophia
J. A. Brageteft
Arnold Bruffy
Corinne
Bragg
Harlan Groach
Ray Wilson
Rhodell
Noah Gunter
Guy O. Rumburg
Helen
Essie Mae Bragg
G. E. Via
Dennis Leary
Joe Wright
Lee Bellamy
Anna
A. C. Hilbert
Cowen
Jess Crozier
Houston Holliday
Calloway Heights
Jennie Solace
Rosa Zeltz
Mount Hope
Agnes Solace
John Crowder
Mgr
Jake Floyd
McAlpin
Alison Willis
Mabscott
Frank Oscar
Howard Underwood
Blue Jay
Jomr Kopec
North Carolina
George James
Wayne Laws
Oak Hill
Walter Starkes
Loomis Kyser
Will Cranes
Cranberry
Ira Whitlock
Bristol
Irma de Heart
Montroal
Walter Bailey
Nathan Wright
Delores
Ralph
Basil Bailey
Marmet
C. L. Spencer
Denzi
Weekend visits and guest lists from local residents
Local families shared weekend visits with relatives and friends across towns. Notable stops included Greenwood, Cranberry, Marmet, Ballard, and Beckley with guests from Bristol Virginia, North Carolina, and Montreal, plus several residents improving from illness.
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Wayette
Besoco, W. Va
E. R. Patterson
Lee Crysel
S. Calhoun
Walkins
Watkins
Heber
Neville ST
Clafsen
Ortis
Woodbury
Hill
Orls
Hind’s H. & A
VICK
Bonn
Olafsen Halibut
Monarch
Peece
Prosperity
W. Va
Eurie Lilly
Raleigh Radio & Refrigerator CO
Bair Bidg
Maryland Distillery, Inc
Relay, Md
Quart No
J. T. Willis
Lacy Neal
Ben Ennis
Greenwood
Bob Williams
Lizzie Williams
Edgar Arthur
J. P. Arthur
Murphy’s
Modern Furniture Co’s
Lise
Davenport
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