Gifts exchanged at senior meet in Masontown and bank opens in Terra Alta
In Masontown senior citizens held a December meeting with a covered dish dinner and gift exchange. New WVU memberships and guest speakers highlighted the evening. In Terra Alta the First National Bank opened a $400000 facility with drive in window, night depository and a $12000 computer to handle growth and efficiency.
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First National Bank OF
Terra Alta
Greg B. Sypolt
Masontown
Doc’ Grover
Martha Dixon
West Virginia University
Viola McNelis
Arthurdale
Walter Pell
Addie Mitchell
Kingwood
Toy Street
State Avenue
George Kirk
Kirk
Alpine slopes prepare as Alpine Lake opens for season
Alpine Lake slopes near Terra Alta start second season with lifts ready. The lodge will operate 9 a.m. to 4 30 p m daily weather permitting through January 31. From February 1 to March 31 hours extend to 9 a.m. to 5 p m with night skiing 7 to 11 p.m. on Thurs Fri and Sat.
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Terra Alta
Alpine Lake
Pioneer Lewis Wetzel and His Fearsome Frontier Feats
A historical sketch by R Downe Halbritter recounts Lewis Wetzel the frontiersman known as the Wind of Death. It notes his 400 scalps, clashes with Indians, and ties to Preston County families including Whetsell and Wetzel relatives. It also mentions Mtaineer statue design and Fort Beeler battles with vivid frontier detail.
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Lewis Wetzel
R. Downe Halbritter
Preston County
Preston County Historical Society
James Bonds
Lewis
Martin
John
Jacob
Zane Gray
Christina
Preston
Jacob Wolfe
Cupp
Falkenstine
Everly
Zuever
Barb
Kelly
Willhelm
Keller
Lilbaugh
Bensons
Louie
Fort Beeler
Marshall County
Masontown Firefighters Set 1973 Officer Election
Masontown Volunteer Fire Department to elect officers at 7 30 p m Wednesday Jan 3 during the regular meeting. Positions open include president vice president secretary treasurer fire chief assistant fire chief captain and lieutenant. New members invited with training provided each Wednesday evening except meeting night.
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Masontown
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Charles Potts
Masontown United Methodist Church
Mitchell
Lydia Main
Pell
Russell Shaffer
Lloyd Wiles
Mae Lutsie
Mary Maier
Dewey Jacobs
Mary O. Blaney
Effie Kirk
Brandonville
Galloway
Verl E. Galloway
National Weather Service
Department of Commerce Agency
By R. Doyne Halbritter
W.V.U
Electric Equipment Company
High Street Dial
Preston Motors, Inc
East Main Street
W.va
Penny Dalton
Porker
Tom Davies
Asontown Fire Fighters
Pennzoil IS
Clem’s Oil
Pennzoil
Clem Teets
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