Offiers Elected At Lions Club In Oak Hill
Lions Club members elected new officers led by Gene Cavendish as president and C O G Herndon as first vice president. The group approved a $200 Collins High School scholarship, sponsored a Little League team, and voted three eyeglasses for needy residents. Hiram King, candidate for District 29W governor, spoke on his qualifications. New officers to be installed before July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK Hill
RNL
Lions Club
Gene Cavendish
C. O G. Herndon
H. W. Cunningham
J. P. Wilkins
Gene Cater
J. A. Baumgartner
C. P. Miller
E. G. Thomas
Hontamer
D. P. Lively
Roy Lee
Collins High School
Hiram King
Cross Lanes Lions Club
Charleston
Boone County Couples Receive Wedding Permits
Boone County Clerk issued four marriage licenses last week. Ernest Huffman and Peggy Shepard of Chapmanville. Elmer Dolin 28 and Metilda Bain 34 of Madison. Ronald Cook 18 and Joyce Myers 17 of Madison. Charlie Barker 65 of Danville and Anna Boyd 56 of Clothier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Madison
Ernest Ray Huffman
Chapmanville
Peggy Sue Shepard
Jeffery
Elmer R. Dolin
Foster
Metilda Bain
Ronald Edward Cook
Joyce Myers
Charlie Barker
Danvillen
Anna L. Boyd
Clothier
Girls State Delegates Named From Two Groups
Two Collins High School juniors were chosen as Girls State delegates. Marjorie Ellen Jarrell, 17, will be sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Post 59. Linda Dorton, 16, will represent Oak Hill Chapter 107 Order of the Eastern Star. Both maintain A averages and have extensive extracurriculars including music, honors societies, and leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
ANS
Collins High School
American Legion Auxiliary Post 59
Marjorie Ellen Jarrell
Willard J. Jarrell
Linda Dorton
Order of the Eastern Star
Jarrell
Girls Athletic Association
National Honor Society
May Queen
Jarreil
Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
World Friendship Circle
Area of Witness
Miss Dorton
James E. Dorton
New Dristan Tablets Claimed To Drain Sinus Cavities Fast
An announced tablet prompts rapid drainage of congested sinus cavities with no discomfort. It claims to shrink swollen sinus doors, relieve pressure and pain, and is sold without prescription at 98 cents for 24 tablets with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Deeds Recorded With Boone Clerk
Madison RNS reports land transfers recorded at Boone County Clerk last week. Betty Callison sold a half interest in Camp Creek Scott District land for about 2500 dollars. Tweel Browning sold land in Shields Addition Eesti for about 5100 dollars. T R Boggs sold land in Uneda Pond Fork Crook District for about 4500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Boone County Clerk's Office
Betty Callison
Gilmer E. Callison
Camp Creek
Scott District
Tweel
Mae Browning
Sylvia Caudill
Shields
Eesti
Art Exhibit Planned for Spring Flower Show in May
Mrs. L. E. Gaines chairs the event for the Memorial Auditorium display tied to the Spring Flower Show May 17-18. The Fayette County Garden Council sponsors Our Colonial Heritage county show featuring educational exhibits alongside flower displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payetteville
ANS
L. E. Gaines
Memorial Auditorium
Fayette County
Family Night Set at Oakiil Baptist Church May 21
OAK HILL RNS Family Night will be observed at 5 p m May 21 with a covered dish dinner. Mrs Kelly Williams presided as president of the General Missionary Society and announced the Women s House party to be June 24 through June 20 at Alderson Broaddus College. Refreshments were served by the Bernice Cross group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK’ Hill
RNS
Kelly Williams
General Missionary Society
Oakiil Baptist Church
Alderson - Broaddus College
Bernice Cross
Lawrence Nettles
Alfie Mankin
James E. Tyree
Clyde Dancy
Barbara Tyree
J. C. Moore
Ken
Neth Burgess
Hilda Harrast
J. G. Baker
Verne Harvey
Randolph F. Johnson
Bernard Flint
J. C. Painter
J. D. Burgess
W. E. Altizer
G. A. Baumgartner
Edward Radford
Harry Birt
J. R. McDonald
William Dixon
QO. W. Dixon Sr
Macil Nueles
Joe Fox
Pearis Oxley
Jack Burdette
JB. Thompson
Otis Johnson
Kline Fitzgerald
Oak Hill Patrol Boys Return From Capital Parade Trip
The Oak Hill Safety Patrol boys and Patrolman Robert Murdock returned from the weekend excursion to Washington. The highlight was a five hour parade along Constitution Ave featuring about 80 floats and 70 school bands with the U S Navy Band. About 31,000 students and over 2,600 West Virginia youths sponsored by PTA groups participated in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vas Hill
RNS
Oak Hill
Robert Murdock
U. S. Navy
Constitution Ave
West Virginia
West Virginia Automobile Club
Parent-Teacher Associations
Baileysville High prepares largest graduation class
Baileysville High School will graduate 69 students, the largest class in school history, at 8 p m on May 22 with Ralph Cunningham of Concord College delivering the commencement address Mae S Belcher will present diplomas and awards The baccalaureate address will be given by Rev Karl C Lilly at 8 p m Sunday in the school auditorium Valedictorian is Emily Ann Bailey with 3 97 average Salutatorian Janet Lynn Bailey has 3 92 The class includes Honor Student Charles Venters and other graduates listed with averages of 3 00 or higher Names of many graduates appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileysville
BNS
Baileysville High School
Ralph Cunningham
Concord College
Mae S. Belcher
Wyoming County Schools
Karl C. Lilly
Hatcher
Emily Ann Bailey
Harold Bailey
National Honor Society
Prospective College Students Club
Monogram Club
First Baptist Church
Rep Ust
Janet Lynn Bailey
Arnold Bailey
Future Homemakers of America
Future Teachers of America
Tri-Hi-Y
Memories
I Baileysville High School
Charles Venters
Vin
Venters
Brenton
Berea College
Juanita Adams
Deane Christopher
Shirley Shannon
Rachel Cline
Roger Lester
Alfreda Lester
Alicia Lockhart
Ann Toler
Annabelle Thomas
Jesse Lee Lester
Bobby Morgan
Susan Morgan
Violet Meadows
Robert Adams
Freda Ad
Gordon Keneda
Shelvy Lester
Rueford Lester
Juanita Aforeats
Douglas Morgan
Helen Maloney
Bernice Morgan
Larry Mullins
Betty Pratt
Vaunda Perdue
Alton Paynter
Sarah Roberts
Shelba Roberts
Mary Jane Riffe
Mabel Short
Verlene Short
Ronald Sibo
Charles Stewart
Patty Scott
Berman Stepp
Gerald Trent
Jessanene Walls
Syreda Ward
Shirley Walls
Jeraldine Walls
Oceana High School Honors Ceremony Showcases Students
Oceana High School held its annual awards banquet at Kopnerston Grade School with Larry Pennington as master of ceremonies. Principal Jack Christian distributed awards across English, science, math, social studies, and electives to standout students amid performances by Norma Barnett and the Tunesiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
ANS
Oceana High School
Kopnerston
Larry Pennington
Eudell Morgan
Mary Kathryn Stewart
Norma Barnett
Tunesiers
William Chafin
Rebert Stewart
Paul Blankenship
Paul Anderson
Sharon Browning
Miss Barnett
Emma Pizzino
Maxine Barrett
Marjorie Chambers
Ronald Lee Cook
George Brewster
Jack Christian
Alice Cline
Clyde Baldwin
Tommy Scott
Fayerstep
Jean Walker
Troy Stewart
Patsy Terrell
Jerry Smith
Donnie Weir
Norman Cline
Roy Lamb
Sonny Gunter
Loretta Dean
Nancy Griffith
Daryl Trent
Joyce Marks
Paul Ray Blankenship
Sally Millpennia Weir
Patsyl Norma Barnett
Brenda Terrell
Keys
Caralynne Evans
Jo Ann Cook
Independent Order of Odd Fellows United Nations Caravan of Youth
Judy Dalton
Dana Cobb
Oceana Woman's Club
Linda Estep
Sebert Stewart
Lion’s Club
Pay Ray Blankenship
Welegate
Hoys
Four Horseshoe Winners Prepare For Capital Trip
Fayetteville reports four 1959 Golden Horseshoe winners from Fayette County will travel to Charleston for the Knights or Ladies ceremony in the State Capitol. Winners include Charlotte Kincaid of O’Kincaid School and She’ma Jean Champ of Layland School. The program has reached 5,038 total recipients with 230 added this year. Kinder was also county winner in the 7-8 spelling group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
Charleston
House of Delegates
Fayette County
Charlotte Kincaid
O' Kincaid
She'ma Jean Champ
Layland
West Virginia
Kinder
Thompson to Represent Oak Hill at Girls State
Marilyn Kaye Thompson 16 of Oak Hill, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson, will represent the Oak Hill Civic League at Girls State. A Collins High School junior with a strong record, she has excelled in student council, cheerleading, Hi-Teen, class offices, clubs, and choir while active in Baptist Youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Girls Athletic Association
King Coal District
West Virginia Association of Journalists
Miss Dorton
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Baptist Fellowship Guild
Fayette Association of Baptist Guilds
World Friendship Circle
OAK Hurns
Marilyn Kaye Thompson
J. B. Thompson
Oak Hill Civic League
Miss Thompson
Collins High School
Imp
Thompson
Red Devil
Jackson's Mill
Rapettes
Student Counci
Colcord Personal Notices Mixed From Town Moves and Visits
Colcord residents report Alfred and Pattey Pettey moving to Whitesville after twelve years in Colcord. Nine year old Wilbur Brawley Jr. remains in critical condition at Charleston General Hospital after injuries from chasing a balloon near his home. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hamilton in Beckley and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilkinson from St. Paul Minn visiting Colcord relatives. Several Colcord families attended a Parkersburg wedding. extended kin from Whitesville and Charleston guests also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcord
Alfred Pettey
Whitesville
Pettry
Phil
Wilbur Brawley, Jr
Charleston General Hospital
Charleston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilbur M. Brawley
Howard Stover
Douglas Hamilton
Beckley
J. H. Wilkinson
St. Paul Minn
Indaw
John Ralls
James Pandalious
Pinna Karantonis
Dorothy
John Karantonis
Zachari Karantonis
Parkersburg
Perry Katson
Helen Dukes
Karantonis
Georgia Pandalious
Reginald Halstead
A. J. Halstead
Fayetteville Woman's Club Leaders Attend WV Federation Institute
Mrs. George Hatfield and Miss Gladys Bary, incoming president and first vice president of the Fayetteville Woman's Club, attended the Capitol District West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Institute in Charleston. The annual workshop focused on program planning and public speaking at the Charleston Woman's Club House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Fayetteville
RNS
George Hatfield
Gladys Bary
Fayetteville Woman’s Club
Institute of Capitol District
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Charleston
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Marjorie Jarrell
Boone
T. R
Mary E. Boggs
Walter and
Geraldine Blankenship
Uneeda
Pond Fork
Crook District
Pontiac
Studebaker
Packarg Fane Nee ¢C Ram
Kryste
TiTes
Emily Bailey
Janet Bailey
Rev. K, C, Lilly
Barbara Goodwin
Patty Duty
James Lioyd
Rita Stewart
Ruth Elkins Morgan
Deanie Weir
Lyle Pennington
Karen England
Dixie Cook
Mary Bush
Robert Blackwell
Kenneth Hendricks
Linda Estelp
Jesse Crutchfield
Sandra Wooten
Mary Lawson
Fairley Lusk
Richard Williams
Pat Wallace
Robert Rider
Carolyn Sue Moore
Naomi Catherine Stewart
Lanry Acard
Marcia Rankin
Tommy Hamilton
Brenda Wiley
Carolynne Evans
Bennie Whelan
Gail Barnett
Norman Barnett
Eulanna Tyree
Salvatorian
James Lloyd
Ruth Elkins
Jackie Webb
David Rankin
Jeanette Toler
Gary Browning
Jimmie Gunnee
Betty Adams
Helen Daniels
Rebert
R. P. Robertson
Ventnor
N. J
Robertson
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church
Lee
de Soto
M. K. Thompson
State Baptist Youth Convention
Colcord Personals
Hanna
Mom
Beckley Hardware
Heber St
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