Concord College Enrollment Tops 954 in 1949 50 Term
Athens Concord College reports a record enrollment of 954 students for the 1949 50 term with 343 freshmen 216 sophomores 198 juniors 188 seniors and nine special students. The gender split is 560 men and 374 women, including 115 married men and 34 married women. Veterans total 308 with women among them. overall enrollment up 11 percent. Sixty seven transfers from other colleges noted. Concord chosen for national accreditation study by State Board of Education to be conducted Oct 24 26 with a four member panel from state colleges and West Virginia University and experts from Miami Ohio and Penn State.
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Death Attributed to Fall For Hinton Man Harry L. Cooper
Funeral arrangements linger for 36 year old Harry L. Cooper of Hinton whose body was found at the base of a cliff near the Welcome Inn on Route 20 in Sandstone. State police and coroner J. W. Stokes ruled death an accidental fall due to a fractured skull after Cooper tumbled from the cliff onto a large boulder. The body, found by two children, had been dead several hours. Cooper, born Sept 5, 1919 in Sandstone, lived in Summers County most of his life and worked at Bluestone Dam landscaping the park area below the dam in Bellepoint. He leaves wife Nadine Lusher, his mother Zora Cooper, three children Harold F Susanne and Nancy Jane Cooper, a brother Ronald Cooper, and a sister Mrs Harry Gray.
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Montcalm Merchant Injured in Shooting Incident
John B. Boyd a 57 year old Montcalm merchant and former Mercer County constable is in serious condition at Bluefield Sanitarium after being shot twice with a 4 calibre revolver Saturday night Taylor surrendered to Trooper E D Bazzie near the Princeton courthouse saying he shot Boyd to protect his children Police say windows in Boyd store were broken during a nearby baseball game and Boyd was shot as he bent to retrieve a ball He received blood transfusions yesterday
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Wyoming Teacher In Mercer Wreck
Miss Nuzzie Piz zino Glen Fork teacher was uninjured though her car damaged after a hit run near Kegley Saturday. State Police Trooper E D Bazzie pursued the auto from Kegley to Princeton. Driver Elisha Johnston of Bluefield faced charges for drunk driving hit run and permitting an intoxicated person to drive. Ted Jackson, owner and passenger, was charged with hit run and permitting intoxicated driving.
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Conner Funeral Services For Mrs Josephine Conner
Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m for Mrs Josephine Conner 80 who died Saturday at Old Sweet Springs The rites were conducted by Rev S L Baker at Littlesburg Methodist Church Burial was in Shiloh Church Cemetery Bland County Va Born March 1 1864 she was the widow of George Conner She was the sister in law of C D Wells Survivors include two brothers Fred Pipestein and Elmer Algoma and a sister Mrs R L Hager Benna Vista Va Pallbearers were Fred Akers Betil Thompson Ray Belcher Ray Barnette B T Taylor and Allan Hedrick
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Thomason Rites Conducted Sunday in Princeton
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Lewis A. Thomason a former Princeton resident and Virginian Railroad employee who died Thursday in Roanoke Virginia Rites were at First Methodist Church Princeton with Rev Z F Mayberry officiating Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery Survivors include his wife Irene Wiley of Princeton a daughter Thelma and three sons Norman Lewis Jimmy and Carl Colcord Pettry wins second Netta Strain Scott art prize at College of Wooster for high studio work was son of Shelby Pettry Colcord
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How to Build a Television Receiver Description
An early magazine article from July 192% outlines practical steps and core concepts for constructing a home television receiver. It covers essential components such as a radio frequency stage, detector, audio output, and power supply, emphasizing careful alignment and tuning for readable images and sound. The piece reflects nascent experimentation and hands on technique guiding hobbyists in assembling functional sets.
Delegates Named To Attend Rally
Bluestone Baptist Ladies Mission Circle named delegates for the fall rally at Shady Sorng Bantist Church in today’s session at Mrs. Anna Stafford home. Mrs. Merrix presided. quilts for White Cross were discussed. program titled Building Together In Him featured several members.
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Goldie Williams
Howard Spencer
Jumping Branch Personalities Highlight Local Visits
Portsmouth Ohio residents Mr and Mrs George Letty spend two weeks at Jumping Branch Crab Orchard and Charleston with relatives. Thomas Crews and Milton Crews celebrate near birthdays at a Beckley dinner hosted by Mrs Hila Crews. Leona Bowling visits from Charleston. Roy Bostic of Charleston speaks at Bluestone Baptist Church.
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Tommy
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Madam Creek
N E White 61 Taken by Death at Memorial Hospital
N E White 61 a Mercer County native died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a morning transfer from illness He was survived by his former wife Hattie Whitt three sons Ralph of Ohio Ray of Oregon and Cyril of Princeton and four daughters Twila Bowling Dorothy Arrington Billie White and Mary Jo Whar.
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Halloween Block Party planned in Whitesville
Whitesville plans a Halloween block party on Third Avenue organized by Fritz Salamy and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Council approved blocking the street and prizes for costumes. events include a quiz contest and costumes for youths and couples. Mayor Murray praised the idea and the plan proceeds with community sponsorship.
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Oxley Rites Held In Athens Home
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon for William R. Oxley aged 72 who died Wednesday evening at his Athens home. The Rev Clayton Witt of the Athens Methodist Church led the rites from the brother Dock Oxley’s home. Burial was in Vermillion Cemetery with Concord Masonic Lodge handling the graveside ceremony.
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Hottle Family Vacationing at Babcock State Park
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hottle join children Mickey Edward Hottle and Jack Coiner along with Ralph Hottle and Willis Bartlett for a weekend retreat at Babcock State Park vacationing group.
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Neon Tubes Light Early Television Receivers
Neon tubes served as the light source in the first experimental television receivers, signaling a key step in display technology development.
FASTEETH Provides Firmer Dentures With Comfort
FASTEETH, a pleasant alkaline powder, helps dentures stay in place for easier eating and talking. It leaves no gummy taste, fights denture breath, and is available at drug stores.
Seth Elementary PTA Elects Brown as President
Bramell Brown will serve as president of the Seth Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. Officers elected include Mrs. Don Starkey as vice president, Mrs. V. Edelman as secretary, and Mrs. Hugh Cowley as treasurer. Committees named are publicity and program. The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, November 8.
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Whitesville Weekend Visitors Reported
Whitesville residents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis and Miss Shigley Ann Hodge returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis in Fosterville. Philip Lilly and parents hosted Sunday guests at Cooper Apartments, Beaver. John Henry Cantley from Colcord stayed with Aubrey Jackson at Joseph Apartments, Boone Street.
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Office Hours Set Whitesville Gas Office Closed Saturdays
Hope Natural Gas Company on Raleigh Street will close on Saturdays until further notice. Manager J Brooks Bell announced the policy change and said hours will be affected on Saturdays.
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Prestigious juror Royce Dolin seated at Madison court
Royce Dolin serves on the petit jury for this term of court in Madison. The assignment places him among jurors selected to hear cases before the court, contributing to the local judicial process.
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PSC Approves Id Cent Boost in Water Rates
Whitesville residents will see a 15 cent rise in the minimum monthly water rate as the Public Service Commission approved the increase at a Saturday hearing. The basic rate was also allowed to rise, with adjustments to other brackets for the first 2,000 gallons.
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