Mount Hope Vet Campaigns as Write-In Mayor Candidate
Norman W. Baies, a Mount Hope veteran and former Koppers salesman, announces a write-in bid for mayor with campaign led by William Harnsbarger. The Citizens Progressive Party backs Pat Garrett for re election and Walter Boone seeks another term as city recorder, while questions loom about Baies eligibility under the city charter.
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Iy Register
Mount Hope
Norman W. Baies
United States Navy
Pat Garrett
Citizens Progressive Party
Walter Boone
City Recorder
Baies
Koppers Stores
Pax High School
California
William Harnsbarger
William Ray
Boone
Bates
Veterans’ Aide
Mount Zone
Three Brothers Try to Rob Fayetteville Cab Driver
Fayette County State Police investigate an attempted robbery report by a driver for the Fayetteville Taxi Company. The driver, Robert Wheeler, said the altercation occurred after a late call, with three brothers named Dempsey allegedly assaulting and dragging him from the cab before a bystander intervened and police were notified.
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Fayetteville
Register
Fayette
Robert Wheeler
Garten
Wolf Creek Hill
Fink Dempsey
Garland Dempsey
Alli
Fink
Gladys Vandell Weds Dale Walker in Meadow Bridge
Meadow Bridge WV April 13 ceremony at the bride’s home united Gladys Vandell and Dale Walker son of Mr and Mrs L J Walker of Danese. Rev Lucian Legzo of Maplewood officiated. The couple will reside in Danese. she completes Meadow Bridge High School term while he works as a mechanic.
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Register
Meadow Bridge
Gladys Vandell
Dele Welker
L. J. Walker
Denese
C. H. Vandell
Lucian Legz2
Maplewood
C. H. Vandel
Grace Adkins
Charles O'Connor
Margaret Harrah
Roanoke
Harry Zickafoose
Beelick Knob
Walker
Danese
Firefly Not a Fly But a Beetle
A concise zoological note clarifies that the firefly is in fact a beetle not a true fly, detailing its classification and common misunderstanding.
National Girl Scout Official To Visit Fayette County Site
A National Girl Scout official will assess a proposed Beckwith camp site in Fayette County after a noon meeting at Hotel Hill. Thirteen leaders toured the tract adjoining the Fourth Camp and will draft initial recommendations once national approval is secured. The Fayette County Court recently acquired land and the group plans a men’s advisory committee to advance the project.
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Segister
OAK Hill
National
Girl Scout Organization
Fayette County
Hotel Hill
Beckwith
Ancheon
Fayette
Gir
Miss Collegiate at Mount Hope High School Tonight
Mount Hope seniors present a three act comedy Miss Colleg liste titled Miss Collegiate on the campus of Paxton University. Wilbur Baun wrote it and Miss Evelyn Bales directs. Gibby Buffa and Alberta Barbera lead, with sixteen other seniors in key roles. Special arrangement with Northwestern Press.
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Register
Mount Hope
Gibby Buffa
Alberta Barbera
Northwestern Press
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mount Hope Depot Damaged by Smoke and Water Fire
Mount Hope Chesa peake and Ohio Railway depot suffered smoke and water damage after a fire under the loading platform at about 4:45 PM. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze. interior damage limited. Cause believed to be a cigarette igniting debris beneath the platform.
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Register
Mount Hope
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Bruck
Miss Edith Beverage Weds Army Private Kincaid
The marriage of Miss Edith Rae Beverage to Private First Class Arden Kincaid is announced by her Layland parents. The ceremony occurred Sunday at noon at the bride's home with Rev Lucian Lesz officiating. The couple planned a bridal dinner afterward.
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Layland
Edith Rae Beverage
Arden Kincaid
W. E. Kincaid
D. H. Beverage
Lucian Lesz
Maplewood
Earl McComb
Miss Beverage
Nuttal High School
U.S. Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Junior-Senior Prom Saturday at Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill High School hosts the annual Junior-Senior Prom at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Herald Harris and his Rhythm Masters will play music for the dance with a flower garden theme in black, green, and white. Freshman class under Elizabeth Mahoney and Carolyn Bishop will perform a floor show at intermission. sophomore students will distribute favors. Junior sponsors are Shirley Thomas, Helen Steen, and Lottie Williams. seniors are sponsored by Sue Scott and Geneve Bob.
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Register
OAK Hill
Oak Hill High School
Herald Harris
Elizabeth
Home From Hospital Oak Hill-C Garten Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Garten welcomed the return of C. P. Garten from Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery after an operation. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Otte Whinple on Wednesday, with the former Miss Cisner of Scarbro noted in the report.
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Register
Oak Hill
C. P. Garten
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Garten
Otte i Whinple
Cisner
Scarbro
Tech To Get New Stadium Plans For Jubilee Complete
MOUNT HOPE The state highway death toll in 1946 is expected to exceed 500, up from 450 in 1941, per Fred Eberle of West Virginia Institute of Technology at the Mount Hope Lions Club. He cites road defects and enforcement gaps, urges civic groups to press for traffic regulations, and notes a film on safety. In Montgomery, WVIT announces a new football field valued about 85,000 dollars will be ready in fall 1947 at the mouth of Morris Creek, with a 5,000-seat bleacher stadium, practice fields, parking, and a field house as part of a broader campus jubilee. Continuous celebrations mark 50 years of the institution, including May Queen coronation and remarks by Oscar L. Chapman. alumni from 1901 to 1926 expected, with special invitations extended to notable former students and families.
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Register
Mount Hope
Fred Eberle
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Mount Hope Lions Club
Eberle
O. Maxey
Henry Danner
Lions Miller
Gwinn
Scott Carter
Melvin Jones
Lions International
Truman
Lions Clubs
Nate Miller
Vincennes, Ind
Sam Mandich
Mt. Hope
Hegister
Montgomery
M. J. Horsch
Morris Creek
Fayette Pike
Belly Pat Wilson
Elkins
Oscar L. Chapman
Chapman
Meadows
State Senate
Arnold Vickers
Montgomery Preparatory
J. W. Montgomery
West Virginia Trades School
New River State School
Annie Toney Castle
Tech Financial
Willia Huddleston
Oak Hill High School
Tech
P. Loraine Levy
Flushing
New York
C. T. Dyer
Lving
O. K. Robinson
Ada Thomas
C. H. Tent
Dent
Frances Caldwell Wiseman
L. G. Smallridge
Ann Davin
Cleveland
Ohio
Rose B. ‘Shore
Charleston
Beaulaly
Two Lots Sold In Mullens Addition
Frank Tinkey and Jerlena Tinkey purchased two lots numbers 205 and 206 in the Frantz Deegans addition to Mullens from Jason Cook, per a deed on file in the Wyoming County Clerk’s office. Other on file deeds include Kenna Brooks to Harrison Jewel and M M Williams and wife to Lillie B Jones in Oak Park, Bar ker's Ridge District.
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Register
Pineville
Frank Tinkey
Jerlena Tinkey
Frantz-Deegans
Mullens
Wyoming County
Jason Cook
Kenna Brooks
Harison
Clear Fork
Oceana District
MM. M. Williams
Lililie B. Jones
Main Street
Town of
Oak Park
Barker’s Ridge
Aged Miner Struck By Car In Allen Junction
Charles Gillem a 74 year old miner from Allen Junction was struck by an automobile while crossing the highway to board a bus near the Night Owl. He suffered a broken leg above the knee a broken ankle a side injury and bruises and lacerations and was taken to Welch Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Marriage Permit Issued in Wyoming County Clerk Office
Calvin W. Heim age 20 of Rock Island Illinois and Alice Stevens age 21 of Pineville received a marriage licence from the Wyoming County Clerk. Records show the permit issued amid standard clerical procedures. The report includes unrelated religious and historical notes about the River Jordan.
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Ville--Calvin W. Heim
Rock Island
Illinnis
Alice Stevens
Pineville
Wyoming County
Organizational Call for Oak Hill Sunday School Class
A new Sunday School class for ages 18 to 25 will organize at Oak Hill Baptist Church this Sunday at 9 45 am. All interested persons should meet Mrs J E White in the church parlor for details.
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Register
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Baptist Church
J. E. White
Mullens Political Rally Sets Tonight Nomination
Citizens Party mass meeting slated for Mullens City Hall at 7:30 p.m. to nominate mayoral and council candidates. Party leaders won’t seek re-election for some posts. municipal election set for June 11 with both major groups announcing tickets and officers.
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Mullens Party
Peoples Group
Orr
Register
Mullens
Citizen's Party
People's Party
Stone
McGraw
B. T. Hash
Ward Wylie
Bruce White
Fred ‘I. Kingdon
People’s Party
B. J. Hash
Dr. Wylie
Toler
Dave Arnold
C.E. “Blackie
Atlen
Mullens High School Clubs Install New Officers
Alice Houck and Jim Wade were installed as presidents of the Tri Hy Y and Hi Y clubs at Mullens High School after a joint meeting and separate ceremonies. Retiring officers named successors and a social followed in the home economics room.
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Register
Mullens
Alice Houck
Jim Wade
Hi-Y
Mullens High School
Mullens School
Tri
Mary Frances Nolley
Joan Lusk
Lorna Halsey
Ruth Kirby
Ann Camper
Teresa Whitt
Joan Phillips
Fran Lees Hughes
Julian Nichols
Bill Meadows
Alpert Hylton
Robert S Clowers
Pineville Senior Junior Banquet Banquet Tonight
Pineville High seniors join juniors for an annual banquet in the high school auditorium with theme Springtime. Keith Manning and Billy Joe Caok will speak. music by Minute Man quartet Seven Solid Senders and Bill Anderson. toast master C A Blankenship. memory book favors handed to guests.
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Register
Pineville
Pineville High ‘School
John F. Dolan
Methodist Church
Keith Manning
Billy Joe Caok
Minute Man
Bill Anderson
C. A. Blankenship
Wyoming County Schools
J. W. Houck
Tommy Thomas Orchestra
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Carson Ae
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Hope
Regeuey
Beerys
Maggies
Ately
Aisi Aish
Ihe
Richard Conte
Jubilee
Mullens Addition
Jordan
Union Taxi Cab
Mullens, W. Va
Aree
Washington
Ray M. Bobbitt
Wuntington
Frances A. Farcines
Muntington
Harvey Emerson
Columbia University
New York City
Baren H. Toler
City” Recorder
DeForrest Lilly
City! Manager
United States
Mathers
Neville Se
Opposite Baptist Church
Corporation
Raleigh County Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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