Legionnaires To Tour Beckeley VA Hospital and May Events
Fayetteville based American Legion LaFayette Post Ma outlines May plans including a Beckenley Veterans Administration Hospital visit at 6 pm for carpooling, a May 12 assembly at Fayetteville High School with awards and oratorical medal, May 16 Mount Hope High School night program, May 17 Fayette County Marbles Tourney, May 23 Seventh District Convention in Lewisburg, and a Memorial Day program at Huse Memorial Park. Board member Janes Murphy resigns amid filing for county education post. Delegates to Seventh District Convention include John L Witt Jr, Harry W Miller, and many others.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Beckeley Veterans Administration
Oe Legion
Fayetteville High School
Harry W. Miller
Legion School
Mount Hope High School
AL Loan
Fayette County
Memorial Auditorium
Beckley
Lewisburg
Huse Memorial Park
Miller
Community Service Baseball League
Janes Murphy
Oak Hill Council Discusses Sewer Loan and Road Plans
Oak Hill City Council heard reports on sewer extension financing with Housing and Home Finance Agency engineer R S Hummel visiting to review loan prospects. The meeting also touched on Route 19 improvements, new police uniforms, and multiple building permits issued from March 29 to April 24 including homes on Central Avenue and Country Club.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Wallace Bemmett
R.S. Hummel
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Philadelphia
H. C. Brown
H. P. Thomas
Bennett
Summersome
Summersville
Gauley Bridge
Fayetteville
Mount Hope
Beckley
Main Street
Lewis Streets
Virginia Street
Trump
Avenue
Church
Mankin Lumber Co
Central Avenue
J. P. Wilkins
N. M. Steen
Country Club
Tom Perkins
Sanford Street
Joe Gallaher
Thampecon Avenue
Phillip Pazzato
Ingram Avenue
James Cummings l
East Main Street
Mount Hope Girls State delegates chosen at Lions Club
Mary Ellen Stover was named representative to Girls State by the Mount Hope Federated League at a Monday Lions Club meeting. The group also selected Miss Puskas for Camp Horseshoe and announced committee appointments for club officers and programs.
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Mount Hope
Mns
Camp Horseshoe
Mount Hope Federated League
Lions
Mary Ellen Stover
Miss Stover
Willia Thompson
R. E. Tissue
C. E. Jones
Mary Puskas
E. W. Dunkley
Harold Hock
Violet Grace McCutcheon
Thb
Red Cross
The
Cancer Society
Bernadine Evans
J. M. Corey
Edward Harless
John Brady
Garten Mother Placed On Five Year Probation
PAYETTEVILLE RNS Batelle James was placed on probation for five years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter at Fayette Circuit Court. Her ninth child, a newborn daughter, was found in an outdoor toilet last June. she sought probation when entering the plea, and the band was continued pending ruling on the request.
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Payetteville
RNS
Batelle James
Fayette
PTA Charity Basketball Game For Herndon High
Proceeds from tonight's game between Herndon PTA mothers and Herndon High School teachers will fund lunchroom equipment. The event starts 7:30 p.m. at the Herndon High School Gym with half time refreshments.
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Herndon
ANS
Herndon Parent-Teacher Association
Herndon High School
PTA
Edna Harrison
Marie Pedneau
Mary Cotle
Nell Singleton
Hilda Auricchio
Opal White
Frances Graham
Pearl Fink
Helen Clark
Frances Hermandollar
Janice Cecil
Helen Reed
J. Reed
Shields Kline
Charles Cook
Auorer Winesett
Clint Nortis
Bill Milam
Elmer Snelfon
Natier Jofit
Ellen Hogg
Boo Selsy
Last Candidate Files for Fayetteville in August Primary
The last candidate to file for a free in the August primary is Mrs. J. R. Kitten Price Summerlee. She filed as a candidate for the House of Delegates on the Republican ticket. Her announcement was received in Fayette Circuit Clerk's office Tuesday.
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Fayetteville
J. R
Kitten" Price
Summerlee
Howe
Delegaing
Fayette
Conley Seniors Stage Three Act Comedy Tonight
Mullens RNS Conley High School seniors present the three act comedy Quit Your Kidding in the school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Cast includes Geraldine Arline Janet Booker Robert Amar Lilly Mae Jones Eugene Barbour Margaret Ricks Paul Smith Jo Carro Ellis Roy Johrson Vivian Crawford Hazel Bell Eugene Clark. Ushers musicians and property managers include Robert Craig Ralph Burger Pauline Spruce Cynthia Booker Norma J. Wilson Jimmie Richardson Bobby Warner George Price Theodis Adams Charles Deshaz Theodis Adams Charles Deshaz Jr R. D. Coleman Davis Daye Maurice Merriwether Clyde Arline.
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Cynthia Booker
Norma J. Wilson
Jimmie Richardson
Bobby Warner
George Price
Theodis Adams
Charles Deshaz
R. D. Coleman
Davis Daye
Maurice Merriwether
Clyde Arline
Clifton Funeral Slated Saturday
Funeral services for Donald Edward Clifton 36 of Oak Hill will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev. C S Donnelly officiating. Clifton died at 7 45 a m Thursday in an Oak Hill hospital. Survivors include sister Mrs George Evans and brother Joe Clifton both of Knoxville Tennessee Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Donald Edward Clifton
Rt. 4
Tyree Fneral
C. S. Donnelly
Clifton
Oak Hil
George Evans
Joe Cliftan
Knoxville
Tenn
High Lawn Memorial Park
Cleveland
Bedford
Yano
Tankersley
Ankersley
Charley Oscar
Crab Drchard
Fayetteville
Williams and Craven Funeral Home
Coal City
Celtec
W. A. Dillon
Lanark
Stamford Baptist Church
Henry Sauls
C. W. Jones
Burla
Stanaford
Poley Powers
Bill Welch
Ine Wokehoysen
Stanley Shrode
Jock Quesenberry
Robert Quesen Kerry
Eddie Uher
Roy Bailey
Coffee Funeral Home
Richards
Shady Springs
Bilal
Beckley
Dolin Vo Schulte
Auxiliary officers retained for year at Mullens post
Retained officers for the American Legion Auxiliary were named for the coming year at Mullens. Mrs. Louis Kaman was chosen president, with Mrs. Bernard Vaught as vice president, Mrs. Howard Williams as secretary, and Mrs. Edith Cook as treasurer. Kathleen Soene was appointed arrangements chairman for a May 93 dinner, and plans were discussed for Poppy Day on May 31.
West Virginia Tech hosts second annual student crafts fair
The Southern West Virginia Student Crafts Fair at West Virginia Tech draws 24 counties' students competing for over 300 in prizes. About 250 exhibits fill 14 divisions from mechanical drawing to jewelry with judging by industry leaders. winners advance to Ford Industrial Arts Awards in Dearborn.
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Charleston
Huntington
Tech
Charles R. Blosser Jr
Mothers and children honored at Oceana event
Oceana Brownies and their mothers are to be honored at a banquet and pinning service at First Baptist Church in Oceana. Year pins will be awarded to listed members and new Brownie pins to new members. Red Bird awards will be presented to several volunteers. The group is led by Mrs Wayne Rollings.
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Oceana
RNS
First Baptist Church
Courtney Lilly
Ginny Lynn Cook
Becky Morgan
Sharon Linda Armachain
Debra Conley
Nancy Shannnon
Cathy Cook
Deanna Elenburg
Shirley Crowder
Debby Estridge
Patricia West
Linda Raymond
Carolyn Clark
Karen Darnell
Cathy West
Giron Framer
Glen Rogers Personals Highlights and Visits
Local society notes list Mr. and Mrs Clyde Walters hosting as moons in home. Savannnah couple Mr and Mrs Arthur Saintiver visit. Arvi Gentry and family spent Sunday with Carl Barker and Eccles Ruby Welshans stayed with Join Hobaker Beesley. Julia Simpson hosted weekend guests Danny Simpson Dayton O hen Ann email daughter stayed with grandmother while parents vacationing in Florida.
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Glen Rogers
Clyde Walters
Arthur Saintiver
Savannah
Arvii Gentry
Carl Barker and
Eccles
Ruby Welshans
Join
Ghent PTA elects new officers for 1958-59 term
J G Byrd will remain president and Mrs Andrew Eppling retains treasurer. New officers include Marie Bowling secretary and Burless Thompson vice president. Last project this year was a new plano for the school and World Book Encyclopedias for upper grades.
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Ghent
RNS
J. G. Byrd
Andrew Eppling
Marie Bowling
Venith
Wil
Roy Applegate
Jack Farley
Roy, Applegate
Ray Adkins
Ghent Pta
I Was a Teen-Age Werewolf Director Gene Fowler Jr
Hollywood interview with Gene Fowler Jr about directing teen horror and science fiction. He explains targeting teen audiences, balancing budget and intelligence, and why his film I Was a Teen-age Werewolf became a surprising success. He recalls his early career with Fritz Lang and the quick eight day shoot for $82,000, predicting strong box office.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood Ie
Outer Space
Gene Fowler Jr
Young Fowler
Space
Fowler
Fritz Lang
Zorro Actor Guy Williams Finds Big Park Fans
Radio writer notes Guy Williams the Zorro star was mobbed by Easter vacation children in Central Park He signed autographs while a reporter observed his wide recognition beyond his TV role Williams muses that the iconic hero appeals to kids because he vaults over tables and embodies romance. Frank McDonald praises Wyatt Earp as historically researched with Hugh O Brian as the star and laments modern compromises.
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Charles Mercer
New York
Guy Williams
Central Park
Zorcol
Zorro
Guy “Zorro
Williams
McDonald
Wyatt |Earp
Hugh O'Brian
Wyatt Earp
Wesems
Mrs Hays New RC Officer in Raleigh County Dinner
Mrs. Fred Hays was elected second vice president of the Raleigh County chapter of the American Red Cross at the annual Elks Club dinner. She succeeds Mrs. Edwin Rateliffe. other officers were re-elected. Ten board members were chosen for three-year terms, including A W Duprie and Lawson Barrett. Water safety courses will be taught at Waterdale and Little Beaver Lake.
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Fred Hays
Raleigh County
Ie American Red Cross
Elks Club
Edwin Rateliffe
Willam F. Watts
Walter Duncan
Dean Brooke
George. Bright
Paul Phipps
Paul Phipps, ‘Wrensurer
A. W. Duprie
Harry Lewin
A.F. Matson
Lawson Barrett
Bill Halstead
Paul Phiong
C. D. Carman
Lawrence Forbes
J. A. Batitell
Richard ‘Booth
H. HK. Harvey
Waterdale
Little Beaver Lake
All Projects Win at Tilden Mountaineers 4-H Exhibit
The Tilden Mountaineers 4-H Club event at Tilden Elementary School honored twenty blue ribbon exhibits. Notable participants included Gary Ward Virginia Harrah Benny Pigg Brenda Ward Morris Campbell James Harrah Jerry Shrewsbury Timmy Campbell and others in categories Conservation Birds Sewing 1 Handicraft and Chat and Chew.
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Tilden Mountaineers
Tilden
Gary Ward
Virginia Harrah
Benny Pigg
Brenda Ward
Morris Campbell
James Harrah
Jerry Shrewsbury
Timmy Campbell
Frank Allman
Brenda Pigg
Patsy Bennett
Hazel
Harrah
Rev William Williams to Lead MacArthur Revival Services
Revival services at the MacArthur Church of God are in progress with Rev William Williams of Charleston in charge each night. Mrs Williams will assist with special singing. Rev Otis T Clyburn, the church pastor, will conduct devotional services and invites the public to attend.
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MacArthur Church of God
William Williams
Charleston
William
Otis T. Clyburn
Pastor's Anniversary Club Elects Officers
The Pastor's Anniversary Club at Stoles bury has elected officers. Dorothy Collins is chosen as chairman, Arnold McDaniel as secretary, J. S. Sherman as treasurer, and G. W. Thomas as financial committee chair.
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Stolesbury
Dorothy Collins
Arnold McDaniel
J. 5. Sherman
G. W. Thomas
Harper Heights First Baptist to host Sunday musical program
Walter Adams in charge announces a 2 30 p m Sunday musical program at Harper Heights First Baptist Church. All area choirs and choruses are invited to participate and the public is welcome. James Johnson serves as choir director.
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Harper Heights First Baptist Church
Walter Adams
Adams
James Johnson
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North Oakwood
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NEW American
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Main St. Beckley
Wo Va
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Prince St
Gray Lumber CO
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Earl's
Main St
Buckley
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Kidd
Garwood Ave
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Sophia Road
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Ashworth & Sparks, Inc
Prince St. Beckley
Gerge
James Rothwell
Burgess St
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