Grover Worrell 67 Dies in Mullens Funeral Planned
Funeral services for Grover Cleveland Worrell, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church Mullens. Worrell, a former Wyoming County CrIminal Court judge, died Sunday at his Mullens home after an extended illness. He taught law, served as legal counsel, chaired boards, and led local educational and civic groups. Burial at Monte Vista Park Bluefield with Masons graveside rites. Survived by wife Ethelena Jennings Worrell, son Carroll, siblings, and grandchildren.
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Smythe County
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America Watson Worrell
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Dublin
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Sorrell
Wyoming County Criminal Court
Okey L. Patteson
Workman’s Compensation Appeal Board of
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Wyoming Induction List and Local Notices
Seventeen Wyoming men await induction Tuesday as selectees and registrants in Mullens and surrounding areas. Includes Jack Hampton Lamber t Covel Donald Darby Steels Varnie Damron. nine others and postponed inductees also listed with multiple names and towns. Also notes hospital admissions, a Spongers Club meeting, a medical treatment, and the MeClaugherty funeral details in Princeton.
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Armed Forces
Selective Service Board
Jack Hampton Lambert
Covel
Donald Eugene Darby
Steels
Varnie Damron
Fanrock
Ruel Kenneth McKinney
Lance Byron Shrewsberry
Herndon
Rance Laymon White
Berry Funeral Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Everett O. Berry 76 will be held at 4 p m Tuesday at the East Rainelle home of J E Ward following a three month illness He will be buried in Claypool Cemetery Meadow Bridge with Rev Elmer Pomroy officiating His wife Rachel Ennis Berry died about a year ago He is survived by four sons Oscar of Lawton C B Ote and Ray Huntington three daughters Rowena Berry Hazel Burnette and Lena Claypool three brothers Edgar Lawton Sullivan Lake Pax and Joe East Rainelle.
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Everett O. Berry
A.m
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J. E. Ward
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Claypool
Meadow Bridge
Rachel Ennis Berry
Oscar
Lawton
C. B. Ote
Ray
Huntington
Rowena Berry
Huntiington
Hazel Burnette
Lena Claypool
Maplewood
Edgar
Sulianaie
Pax
Joe
Keaton Funeral for Florence Odell Kirk Keaton Funeral for Florence Odell Kirk
Funeral services for Florence Odell Kirk 42 will be held at 2:05 p m today at her Lerona home with burial in Farley Cemetery Pipestem Sky lifelong Lerona resident and daughter of William P and Lizzie Bragg Kirk she is survived by two sons Aubrey Ray and Mary Jane of Lerona five sisters Mrs Henry Bragg Sandstone Mrs Richard Brewer Bluefield VA Mrs Ray Houchin Pipestem Mrs M K Wood and Miss Annie Kirk Lerona three brothers Wesley Kirk Danville Marvin Kirk Bluefield and Charlie Kirk Lerona
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Serena
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William P
Lizzie Bragg Kirk
Aubrey
Ray Mary Jane
Lerona
Henry Bragg
Sandstone
Richard Brewer
Blue‘Geld
Ray Houchin
M. K. Wood
Annie Kirk
Wesley Kirk
Danville
Marvin Kirk
Bluefield
Charlie Kirk
Hamilton Cook Dies in Cyclone Rites Held at Lacoma
Funeral services were held Thursday in Lacoma Baptist Church for Hamilton Cook of Cyclone who died Monday from a heart attack. The Rev Norman Harless led the rites, with burial in the family cemetery at Cyclone.
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Cabell Rites Slated For Grant Bishop
Final rites were planned in Cabell County for Grant Bishop an elderly Barker's Ridge man who died Thursday in Huntington State Hospital Survivors include his daughter in law Mrs Fannie Reed of Barker Ridge
Eight Hostesses Honor Bride-Elect with Shower
Eight hostesses gathered at the Highland Avenue home of Mrs Floyd G Williams for a miscellaneous shower Friday night honoring Miss Nellie Teaford bride elect of Mason Wood The couple will wed May 1 4 at 4 pm in an open ceremony at the First Baptist Church Color scheme featured green yellow and white Yellow iris orange blossoms and yellow candles adorned the serving table Party games entertained guests and prizes went to Mrs Lail and Mrs Shrewsbury A long list of gifts was opened from numerous attendees
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Annual Flower Show Set Today by Oak Hill Club
Oak Hill hosts the annual flower show at City Park cabin with public viewing 2 to 4 pm. Exhibitors must have entries ready by 10:30 am, judging ends by noon, and a luncheon for judges follows. District 17 Rebekah Lodge conducts rustic ceremony at Hotel Hill after the event.
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Trap Hill
Ada Johnson
Beckley
Eris
Columbia
Golden Gate
Lilly
Fire Destroys Coal Plant and Halts Mines
A weekend fire swept through the Dorothy Gordon Mining washery on White's Branch near Madison West Virginia, damaging a plant and forcing two nearby Boone County mines with about 150 workers to suspend operations indefinitely. The loss is estimated at 350000 to 400000 dollars. Madison volunteer firefighters fought it for three hours. The cause is under investigation by the state fire marshal.
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Barker Funeral Rites Conducted at Ridgeview
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Ridgeview Baptist Church for Shannon Barker a 71 year old retired Danville farmer who died Wednesday after illness in a Madison doctor’s office. Rev Overtons Hill and Rev Lon Holstein officiated with burial in Madison Memorial Park. Survived by two sons Donnie and Garnie Madison. two daughters Mrs Vivian McCoy Oak Hill and Mrs Vinnie Hughes Julian. a brother Dryden Asheboro. a sister Mrs Ellen Barker Emmons. 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Asherford
Ellen Barker
Emmons
Ladies Aid Honors Two Members at Parly
The Ladies Aid Society of the Advent Christian Church honored Mrs. James Piz mio and Mrs. Lena Brumty at a surprise birthday shower after a Tuesday meeting in Clear Fork Church. About 20 members attended as Ethel Short reported on church activities and readings, with plans for the next gathering on June 3.
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Nesraester C. Blankenship
Lacey Altier
Jirs. CW. Blankenship
Johnson Meadows
MacArthur
David Miller Named Best Citizen of the Year
David Miller is named Best Citizen of the Year in a community ceremony. The award highlights Miller's longtime service and leadership with local organizations and youth programs during the past year.
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Amateur Sculptor Addresses Group at Mt Hope Meeting
Mt Hope notes show Beta Bota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard amateur sculptor Mrs D C Snyder of Mt Hope at Grimmitt Street home for Mrs I Q Shumate. She demonstrated molding steps, displayed works, and photographs while Miss Norma Lee Bowman attended and sang. A “Who Am I” mental hijinks contest honored Mrs Virgil Dillon, with other club activities and awards noted.
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Woman Injured In Car Wreck At Route 61 Lick Fork
A Bluefield woman, Mrs Harold Moore, was hospitalized in Oak Hill with facial cuts and knee injuries from a two car crash on Route 61 near Lick Fork about 9 p.m. Sunday during heavy rain. Fayetteville State Police Investigator Cal H. Gibbs said the second car’s driver fled the scene and will be identified after verification. Moore stated the collision occurred as the other vehicle swerved toward the center of the road and his path collided with the soldier’s car headed from Charleston.
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FASTEETH Promises Secure False Teeth Comfort Today
This ad touts FASTEETH as a pewter plate stabilizer that keeps dentures firm with no wobble or slipping. It claims the formula resists taste changes, avoids nausea, and is alkaline, offering odorless breath and simple relief when eating, talking, or sneezing. Available at drug stores.
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