Parochial education crisis expands public school burden
In southern Ohio 19 counties opened with 10 000 extra pupils forcing 100 new teachers and repurposing rooms as Catholic parishes cut first grade due to costs. Nationwide districts face similar strains as archdioceses struggle to fund Catholic education while public schools absorb displaced students and rising costs.
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Robert Cochnar
Cincinnati, Ohio
NEA
Ohio
Archdiocese of
Cincinnati
Rochester
Kansas City
Spokane
St. Louis
Richmond
Green Bay
Wis
Fargo
N. C
Saginaw
Mich
Marion
U. S
America
Msgr
Ryan
Karl Alter
Archdiocese
Ex Pineville Teacher Joins Concord Faculty
Virginia Chidester Dolan a former Pineville High School teacher joins Concord College Athens as instructor in social sciences. She has taught in Weston Buckhannon Upshur Pineville and is a member of the National Education Association West Virginia Education Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. Other appointments include Arthur Benson associate professor of education and Jesse Clark Phillips instructor in business.
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Pineville
Virginia Chidester Dolan
Concord College
Athens
Pr. Arthur J. Benson
Georgia
Jesse Clark Phillips
Division
Phillips
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone, N. C
Pax PAX residents update and moving notices
Mrs. Claude Painter of Beckley was admitted for observation at Beckley Hospital after illness while visiting her parents in Weirwood. The text records moving and residence changes involving Mr and Mrs Fletcher Bolen, Norma Mowell, J L McFalls, Mary Lee, Hazel Mowell and others across Mount Hope Pax Weirwood and Alexandria with prior ties to Big Stone Gap and Garden City.
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Pax
Claude Painter
Beckley
Beckley Hospital
Russell Meredith
Weirwood
Garden City
Mich
Fonda Paschal
W. W. Bolen
Mount Hope
Fletcher Bolen
Larry Kile
Indianapolis
Ind
Clyde Mowell
Kile
Norma Mowell
J. L. McFalls
Mary Lee
Big Stone Gap
Hazel Mowell
Old Mother Hubbard Finds Willis Stashing Cookies
In a playful scene, Old Mother Hubbard discovers Willis taking cookies from the cupboard. The moment captures a lighthearted family mischief with a wink toward classic nursery rhyme lore.
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Old Mother Hubbard
Little Willis
Mount Hope Weekend Guests Include Several Visitors
Mount Hope item notes weekend visits by Harold Collins and Ruth Collins to Akron Ohio with Cecil Lewis. Butch Allen from San Jose visiting Evelyn Lewis in Glen Jean. Rodney Davis of Elkins visiting his family. Bob Wilson and family from Washington DC staying with Page Humphrey's family. Buster Kizer enrolls at Marshall University for fall. Porter Ward family visiting Charles Ward in Layland. Jimmy Cox from Miami Florida visiting Clifford Cox and Steve Jacobowski family. George Beverley of St Louis visiting Beverleys and E. W. Queen of Kilsyth. Paul Miller returns after visiting W. O. Resir in Sudlersville Md.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Harold Collins
Cecil Lewis
Akron
Ohio
Butch” Allen
San Jose
Calif
Evelyn Lewis
Glen Jean
Rodney Davis
Elkins
Nelson Davis
Ruth Collins
Price Hill
Jimmy Cox
Miami
Fla
Clifford Cox
Steve Jacobowski
Susan
Scarbro
George Beverley
St. Louis
Rufus Beverley
Marvin Beverley
Robert Beverley
E. W. Queen of
Mr. Hope Residents Attend Ky Reunion
Mrs. Nokie Thompson and Miss Charlotte Darbyshire attended the Darbyshire Reunion in Hardy Kentucky. About 50 people gathered from families of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Darbyshire including Charlotte Darbyshire Mount Hope Kathleen Darbyshire Hardy and relatives from Temple Texas Columbus Ohio Williamson Hardy Kentucky and others.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Nokie Thompson
Charlotte Darbyshire
Darbyshire
Hardy
H. M. Darbyshire
Kathleen Darbyshire
John Kenneth Darbyshire
Robin
Carol
Johnny
Temple
Tex
Donnie Darbyshire
Goodson Milam Bridal Held at Fayetteville Church
Miss Bessie Milam wed William Goodson Saturday at the Church of the Brethren in Fayetteville. Rev. Ernest Barley officiated as music by Patty Burton accompanied the ceremony. The couple, both Fayetteville natives, plan reception at the bride’s home and attended Fayetteville schools.
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Fayetteville
Church of the Brethren
Bessie Milam
William Goodson
Ernest Barley
Bradley
Cranberry Community Church
Hulda Milam
Route 1
Herman Goodson
Patty Burton
Clifford Smith
Retha Milam
Jimhazel Milam
Mrs
Goodson
Fayette Students Return To Colleges
Fayette residents report to colleges across the region with students from Mount Hope and Beckley area families. Beckley College attendees include Nancy Wotring Bill Chapman Conrad Neely Sandi Jackson and Tommy Stafford. WEST Virginia University draws Cecilia Harless Barbara Carter Rowena Bryan Ca rol Summers Felinda Duran Alleneth Garrett Judy Park and others. West Virginia Institute of Technology counts Jerry Collier Joey Vallina Haven Davis Danny Danner Jay Moore. MARSHALL University lists Trisha Ball Tim Walker Bunny Kennedy Henry Kizer Connie Barbera. Carol Kuhn attends University of Cincinnati as a senior.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Beckley College
Nancy Wotring
Loraine Wotring
Bill Chapman
David Chapman
Conrad Neely
Kathryn Neely
Conrad W. Neely
Sandi Jackson
Roy Jackson
Tommy Stafford
Harold Stafford
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Cecilia Ann Harless
Fred Harless Jr
Park Heights Addition
Barbara Carter
W. C. Carter
Rowena Bryan
Ambrose Bryan
Carol Summers
Walter Summers
Felinda Duran
John Duran
Alleneth Garrett
Allen Garrett Jr
Judy Park
W. R. Park
Buz” Callaway
Jack Callaway
Pat Garrett
Paul Garrett
Ricky Vickers
Mike Vickers
Ronnie Vento
Glen Jean
Mike Walkup
Pax
Glen Maxey
Gauley Bridge
O. J. Maxey
Beckley
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery
Jerry Collier
Herbert Collier
Joey Vallina
Joe Vallina
Pittsburgh
Haven Davis
Danny Danner
Mary K. Danner
Henry L. Danner
Jay Moore
Willard Moore
Marshall University
Huntington
Trisha Ball
W.A. Ball
O. J
Tim” Walker
O. J. Walker
Bunny Kennedy
Fred Kennedy
Henry Paul Kizer
Ernest Kizer
Connie Barbera
George Barbera
Carol Kuhn
O. L. Blake
Advice Worth What It Costs You
A reader notes that much free guidance is low value. The remark suggests skepticism toward no charge tips and hints at seeking quality, actionable information beyond freebies.
School Board Okehs Personnel Changes
Wyoming County Board of Education approved teaching appointments and transfers at a Monday meeting. Appointments include Arnold Harless as assistant principal and multiple coaches and teachers at Baileysville, Pineville, and surrounding schools. several retirements and resignations followed, with janitors and a Textbook Committee named. The Brier School and Fanny Elementary merged with Baileysville Grade School. An agreement with Concord College for student teachers was approved. Five surplus buses will be sold at auction with a $150 minimum. Census day moved to September 28 due to football schedules.
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Pineville
Wyoming County Board of Education
Arnold Harless
Huey Miller
Marvin L. Goodman
Baileysville High School
Maxine C. Stepp
Joyce Kiser
Violet Meadows
Baileysville
H. James Anderson
Coal Mountain
Edith Sams
Covel
James Kiser
Glen Rogers
Eleanora Morrison
Herndon
Glen Lafferty
Keyrock
Dana Church
Long Branch
Edna Joe Bailey
Matheny
Mary Ann Lilly
Wilda Chenoweth
James Stone
Pineville High School
Oscar D. Toler
Reedy
Marie Calvert
Gloria Payne
Wyco No. 1
Robert Adams
Mullens High School
Lyman
Ocie W. Toler
Inez Blankenship
Barbara Chisler
Pineville Junior High
Lanie Chisler
Oceana No. 1
Carrie McKinney
Herndog
Claudia Minor
Rodney Scott
Baileysville High
Loetta Sutherland
Kopperston
Sharon Toler
Stella V. Walls
Timmy Walls
Lacy W. Repass
Charles
Polly Brewer
Brier
Fanny
R. E. Kuhn
Concord College
Wyoming County
First Day Court Sees Multiple Cases Continued in Pineville
Wyoming County Circuit Court opened with Judge Worrell presiding. Stafford Williamson, 53, had his July 1 shooting case continued for lack of an eye witness. Several other cases including French Brown v Jennings Lester were continued or reset. Two felonies for Virgil Sinet and Henry McKinney were dismissed due to death. Jerry Belcher pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Semet Solvey property and received a 110 year sentence with probation to be considered. Next session set for Wednesday.
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Pineville
RNS
Wyoming County Circuit Court
Robert M. Worrell
Stafford Williamson
David K. Shrewsbury
French Brown
Jennings Lester
West Virginia
G. Thomas Battle
State Tax Commission
Estel Mullins
Bernice Cook
Clarence J. Jackson
Curtis Walker
Franklin D. Bailey
Mack Amos Fortner
Noah Meadows
Virgil Sinett
Henry McKinney
Jerry Belcher
Semet-Solvey Coal Co
Moundsville
Pig population rise in England and Wales report
London based Pig Industry Development Authority reports a rise in pigs sent for bacon and pork from 5,231,000 in June 1963 to 5,762,000 in the past June. The release highlights growth in pork production across England and Wales.
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London
UPI
Pig Industry Development Authority
England
Wales
Watch Out For Puppy Love Warns Young Man
A cautionary note urges a young man to avoid risky romance and behaviors that could derail his future, using a moral tone and common proverbs. The brief stresses prudence and personal responsibility in matters of affection and life choices.
Circle No 1 Ends Year at Mount Hope Church
The last meeting of the year for Circle No 1 of Mount Hope Presbyterian Church occurred Monday at 9 30 a m at Mrs T L Feazelle’s home with Mrs L D Clark presiding. Bible moderator J E Howard led a Psalms study and plans for the 1964 65 year were reviewed. End of year reports were shared and a general meeting set for Sept 21 at 7 30 p m to install officers and present reports. Plans also covered a Covenant Community Bible study, the Mighty Axe of God study by Arnold Rhodes, a Beckley church school workshop, and Rally Day on Sept 27. Circles will be reorganized at the general meeting.
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Mount Hope
RNS
Circle No. 1
Mount Hope Presbyterian Church
T. L. Feazelle
L. D. Clark
J. E. Howard
Clark
George Coleman
Covenant Community
Mighty Ax of God
Ddr
Arnold Rhodes
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Joseph McCoy
James Page
C. E. Howard
H. V.holliday
Mansfield praises police over summer riots in Senate talk
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana says police deserve much credit for handling summer riots. Senator Jacob Javits of New York, while praising police, warns that such praise must not condone actions where police act beyond policy or use undue force.
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Washington
Spray Flat for Bushy Eyebrows
Hair spray can be used to flatten bushy eyebrows by applying to fingers and smoothing over the brow. The tip suggests using spray on fingers to shape and tame unruly hairs.
Lima Bean Name Derived From Lima Peru
The lima bean takes its name from the Peruvian capital Lima where the crop was first cultivated.
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Lima
Peru
Fayetteville Development Council to Study Local Vocational School
Fayetteville Development Council met at 7:30 p.m. in the Fayette County Memorial Building to discuss keeping the Department of Public Assistance in Fayetteville and adding office space. Charles Payne led talks with the Fayette County Board of Education on surveying the viability of a local Vocational Training School, with strong board support for the survey. Committee plans include pursuing federal loans and grants, exploring funds for a golf course, and evaluating a small medical clinic, with Dr. Edwin Warfield chaired to study clinic possibilities.
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Fayetteville
RNS
Charles Payne
Fayette County
Edwin Warfield
Carrier Life Seems Dull with Little Change
A newspaper carrier describes daily rounds as routine and uneventful with little variation. He notes steady routes, predictable deliveries, and the monotony of the job despite meeting readers and early hours.
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Carl Ryan
Msgr. Ryan
Mary Perkins Ryan
Boston
Concord
Larry Janney
Alexandria, Va
Frank Janney
Mr. Hope
Ines
Fayette
Sycamore High School
Okehs
Mary Quant
PIG
Development Council
Payne
C. R. Hill Jr
Boyd Selvey
Ralph Feazell
J. E. Cottle
E. R. Crouse
Harold Jones
George Edwards
Claude Bess
Billy Reed Wickse
Walter Caldwell
Roy Cruikshank
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