Two Named For Honorary Degrees At MU Commencement
Marshall University selects Buck prize winning author and Judge Frank C. Haymond for honorary Doctor of Letters and Doctor of Laws at the 134th Commencement on May 30 with Memorial Field House in Huntington hosting the events. Warren W Brandt of VCU will give the principal address and Loren Young will deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
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Eastern Panhandle Phone Co. Strike Off
Martinsburg workers suspend strike threat after Eastern Panhandle Phone Co. agrees to reinstate three employees. Local 2005 leader Harry Moran says the strike had been authorized Sunday, but settlement ends the action. Potential impact listed for Martinsburg Keyser and Berkeley Springs.
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Mullens to Enforce Speed Limit and City Hall Plan
Mullens Mayor C C Phillips Jr announced continued strict speed limit enforcement at all times after complaints of speeding. Signs at city entrances discussed. second reading on a 2 percent utility tax ordinance set for June 2. council may buy the former bus terminal for city hall council room and Mullens Area Public Library.
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Legion Post Reports On County Government Day Activities
LaFayette Post 149 members heard reports on County Government Day with eight county high schools attending. Plans included a mock trial, expanded office time, a May 30 Memorial Day program, and decorations for veterans graves.
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Torn Page nickname spotted at Rip Torn home
The mailbox nameplate outside actor Rip Torn and actress Geraldine Page’s New York residence reads Torn Page, a blend of their surnames. The couple shares a public association with theater and film, with Torn known for dramatic roles and Page for stage and screen work.
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New Program Funds For Wyoming Community Action
Donald Morgan says Wyoming County Community Action has funding for three new programs in 1972 joining the existing housing effort. Environmental Health will offer county wide classes in first aid and nutrition with free clinics by the Southern West Virginia Regional Health Council on the second Tuesday each month. Senior Opportunities and Services targets those over 55 with needs in income, health, housing and education, while Full-Year Head Start prepares low income preschoolers for public school and addresses health and psychological issues. Five head start centers operate in Jesse Allen Junction Wyoming Clearfork Itmann. Housing repairs will continue with NYC and WIN training for youths. last year 101 homes were improved.
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Fayetteville High School honors Belma Treadway with Sousa Band Award
Belma Lou Treadway, 18, daughter of Gloria Treadway, received the John Philip Sousa Band Award at Fayetteville High School's spring concert for outstanding achievement and conduct in instrumental music. She is an Outstanding High School Student of America, ranked fourth in her class, and has won a $200 Benedum Fund scholarship, a $400 West Virginia Tech grant, and $243.50 from the West Virginia Commission of Higher Education. The award was presented by James Jones, band director.
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Jail Cell Reservation From Mexico Message
An unidentified man, evading law, asked Sheriff Jack Christian to reserve a cell in the jail while he plans to turn himself in. He claimed knowledge of a non support warrant issued by his wife and the welfare department and promised to report once he can return.
Revival at Brenton Church of God May 24 29
A district revival will be held at Brenton Church of God in Pineville from May 24 to 29 at 7 30 p.m. Evangelist Rev Otis Clyburn of MacArthur will lead the services with special singing each evening Pastor Rev Roscoe Smith leads the church.
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