Irma Rhodes in Critical Condition After House Fire
Oak Hill reports 19 year old Irma Rhodes in critical condition with burns from lightning struck home near Landisburg. Her parents Eugene and Arlene Rhodes and brother Eugene Jr. were hospitalized in fair condition as fire department notes the structure burned rapidly and two children escaped.
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Oak Hill
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Eugene Rhodes
Landisburg
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Mothers Honored During Meeting of Baptist Circle
A Mullens luncheon will honor Gussie Johnson fifth vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen during a 1 p.m. gathering at Mullens Methodist Church Friendship Hall. Johnson, from Indianapolis, will help initiate a class at a 1:30 p.m. meeting, with a delegation from Walter son Lodge 472 Princeton attending. A brief program includes solo selections by Mrs. A. D. Burcham and piano by her daughter Miss Lucille Burcham.
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Republican Women Rally Tomorrow At Oak Hill
Young Republicans including first time voters are expected to attend a rally tomorrow at 8 p m hosted by the Oak Hill Republican Women’s Club in City Hall. Candidates for the coming primary have been invited to appear. In Mrs Rufus Wurt’s absence the meeting will be led by Mrs S M Morris.
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Republican Woman's Club
Rufus Wurt
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DAR Members to Meet Tomorrow in Scrabro
Mrs W Price Sr will host the Borderland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at her Scrabro home at 2 pm tomorrow. Members will rehearse a radio program with Mrs J B Howard Mrs Wood Lawton and Mrs van Shumate performing. Winners of the good citizen contest from Fayetteville Oak Hill and Mount Hope will read their winning papers. Members should bring clothing Boy and Girl Scout uniforms kindergarten supplies and musical instruments for Crossmar School North Carolina.
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W. §. Price, Sr
Borderland
Daughters ‘of the American Revolution
Scrabro
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J. B. Howard
Alrs. Wood
Lawton
van Shumate
Mount Hope
J. B. Thompson
C. R. Hill
George
Mound Hope Personals Highlight Weekend Visits and Travel
Miss Mary Jean Gray a William and Mary student in Fredericksburg Va was a week end guest of her mother Mrs J M Wade of Mount Hope. Miss Sue Blanton a Richmond College student in Kentucky visited her parents. Virginia Bernard of Hazzard Ky was her guest. Mrs Mamie Parker spent last week with her daughter Mrs D L Smith of Tacoma Park Md formerly Miss Louise Parker. O W Harris of the bureau of mines was called to Kentucky by his father in law George Cecile. Aubrey Titlow of Monteval visited his mother Mrs Harriet Titlow of Mount Hope who has been ill. Mrs Juanita Matherly of Baltimore Md arrived to visit her mother Mrs G L Potell and returned to Baltimore. Mr and Mrs J W Lambert left for Washington and Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Beryl Vickers visited Williamstown for a family illness. Charles Carman son of Mr and Mrs A C Carman surprised his parents. he is a pilot in California. Mr and Mrs Joe Kacso were called to Trenton N J by the death of her brother John Sherry. John Bond Sr. underwent a major operation at Beckley Hospital two weeks ago.
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J M. Wade
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Richmond College
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Beckley Hospital
Patteson Plans Pineville Visit as Bailey Campaigns Extend
Democratic governor hopeful Patteson plans a courtesy call on Henry Cliy in Pineville as Bailey’s motorcade campaign expands across Wyoming County and surrounding counties. The candidate shifts focus to coal regions while Bailey’s team coordinates speakers, motorcades, and campaign HQs in Clarksburg Morgantown Grantsville and Fairmont.
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Henry Cliy
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Pattee
James K. Thomas
Pinesville
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Mingo
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Curtin
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Clarksburg
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Grantsville
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Linville resigns teaching post at Wyoming County Trade School
Linville will resign as instructor in electrical classes on May 14 at age 73, announced by Claude Phillips. Manny Olson named to succeed Linville, effective May 17 after Phillips' recommendation. Olson, a Charleston resident, has 10 years teaching experience and has managed a Kingsport plant.
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Board of Education
Linville
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Charleston
Kingsport
Tenn
Services Set for J. C. Vipperman
Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church for James Oscar Vipperman a 39 year old cement finisher who died after a self inflicted gunshot wound at a Beckley area home. The burial will follow in Caffee Cemetery with Rev B C Jennings officiating. The brother D E Vipperman of Beckley reports ill health since discharge from the service. The shooting occurred Sunday night with his wife nearby.
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Sweeneysburg
Retired Miner Samuel S Stewart Dies in Mabscott Sleep
Samuel S. Stewart of Mabscott died in his sleep about 5 a m Sunday at his daughter's home. Born November 4 1864 in Peach Orchard Kentucky he spent most of his life in Raleigh County and worked as a miner for the New River Company. He retired at age 60. He is survived by his wife Belle who died May 27 1933. Funeral services will be held 2 p m Wednesday at the Marriot Methodist Church with Rev K D Bower officiating. interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery.
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Wyoming Teachers Seek Own Hospitalization Insurance Group
Wyoming County Teachers plan to form a dedicated insurance group to provide hospital, health, and accident coverage for members this fall. The plan, believed to be the first teacher run policy in the state, requires legal setup, an executive secretary, and payroll deductions, with rates and benefits adjustable over time.
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Pineville
Wyoming County
Board of Education
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C. Vv. Stewart
Jesse Morgan
W. C. Bailey
June Vaughan Stewart
Kopnerston School
Jesse Houck
Bailey
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Robert Worrell Heads Wyoming County School Board
Robert M Worrell becomes president of the Wyoming County board of education succeeding his brother Clarence S Worrell who resigned to run for prosecuting attorney. The board, after oath, named impact sister? appointment as member and elected Robert Worrell as president to serve until January 1.
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Register
Pineville
Robert M. Worreall
Board of Education
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Clarence S. Worrell
Worrell
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Bailey
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Oak Hill Mercantile Stores Plan Wednesday Closings
Oak Hill stores plan Wednesday afternoon closings through May June July and August. Chair C P White of the mercantile committee notes openings will resume on weeks with May 30 and July 4 holidays. Clothing jewelry furniture hardware stores and insurance offices have signed the agreement. groceries are not yet affected.
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Oak Hill
Mercantile
C. P. White
Mercantile Committee
White
Wolf Pen Couple Welcome Glen David Ford Jr A Birth
Mr and Mrs Glen D Ford of Wolf Pen announce the birth of a son at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch on Saturday weighing six pounds three ounces The infant has been named Glen David Ford Jr One sixth of life insurance in the United States is group life coverage.
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Glen D. Ford
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Welch
Glen David Ford, Jr
United States
Group Life Insurance
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