VHS Cagers Get New Outfits
VHS basketball team shows growing success with a 92 77 win at Bracton using new scarlet away uniforms. They followed with a 57 51 home victory over St Francis Trojans as school spirit peaks. A pep band and majorettes debut, a chicken ham dinner funded band uniforms, and Sweetheart Dance plans are advancing with Queen’s Court selection underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Strawler
VHS
Pioneers
Bracton
Bulldogs
St. Francis Trojans
Valley
Mighty Pioneers
Ervin Fink
All Valley
Reedsville
GAA
Celebrities Scramble for Lavish Hills Homes
The piece notes many stars buying and decorating homes in the Hollywood Hills Beverly Hills Bel Air and San Fernando Valley area. Jeanette MacDonald’s former residence Sandra Dee Nancy Sinatra Lou Adler Elvis Presley Suzanne Pleshette and others are mentioned with luxury properties and apartments reflecting a housing craze in star circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Hills
Beverly Hills
Bel Air
San Fernando Valley
Mama Michele
Papa John
Greek Isles
Jeanette MacDonald
Sandra Dee
Nancy Sinatra
Colwater Canyon
Lou Adler
Mamas and Papas
Dunhill Records
Community growth and youth voice in 1968 concerns
A Lowell R. Shaw advisory piece urges civic engagement for adults and youths in 1968, highlighting election issues, crime, education, and planning in Morgantown area. It notes rising youth activity, calls for improved schools and highways, and promotes TV Action Club start on Channel 5 Weston with enrollments through teachers or the Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Washington
Charleston
Kingwood High picks senior superlatives and contest winners
Kingwood High announces senior superlatives voted by the class led by Best Dressed Jan Light and most athletic Mike Argubrite. Youth Leadership Contest honors go to Bruce Beerbower first and Beth Howard Brandt Hathaway second. Know Your State Government Day invites Debbie Martin Clifford Livengood with a faculty escort. Stag Notes mention Cherry Blossom Festival selection and upcoming Valley game and parent teacher conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Light
Paulette Reckart
David Milne
Barb Decker
Rnnick Englehart
Candy Chidester
Eddie Welch
Annette Livengood
Mike Argubrite
Paule Peaslee
Mike Burk
Billie Sue Elliott
John Lehman
Sandy DeMoss
Sandy Gi
Karen McCabe
John Martin
Sandra Giuliani
Fred Snide
Aaron Bolyard
Rose Graham
Mike Nuce
Ella Feathr
Jerry Lack
Darlene Park
Bruce Beerbower
Dewey Moore
Fred Snider
Rose Carrico
Susan Livengood
Paula Peaslee
Charles Graham
Janet McDonald
Mike Barnett
Kingwood High School
The
Elks
Beth Howard
Brandt Hathaway
Elks Club
Morgantown
Addiiton
KHS
Debbie Martin
Clifford Livengood
Charleston
Debbie
Clifford
STAG
W. Va
Washington, D.C
Valley
Sweethearts Ball Plans Highlight Clay Batelle Event
The Future Home Makers and Future Farmers of America sponsor a Sweethearts Ball at 7 30 pm on February 10 with the Avengers band performing. Senior girls contest a Ball Queen title including Dortha Copelan Virginia Cowell Linda Eddy Sara Eddy Susan Henderson Sharon Kennedy Lois Lemley Sheryl Meehan Betty Neer Linda Spitzongle Becky Statler Karen Tennant Debbie Wells and Debbie Williams. The Clay Batelle P T A invites Monongalia County Planning Committee to its January meeting to discuss county programs and school improvements. A film on the summer Cultural Arts Program will be shown February 8 and Vocational School plans progress as CB students may enroll for part of their studies.
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Karen Tennant
Betty Neer
Home Makers
Future Farmers of America
The
Avengers
Dortha Copelan
Virginia Cowell
Linda Eddy
Sara Eddy
Susan Henderson
Sharon Kennedy
Lois Lemley
Sheryl Meehan
Linda Spitzongle
Becky Stat
State seeks 48 applicants for civil service jobs
Charleston West Virginia reports state Civil Service Director Ira L Dadisman seeking 48 openings 16 professional technical 32 non professional across departments including Civil Defense Mobilization Employment Security Health Human Rights Library Natural Resources Public Service Welfare and Vocational Rehabilitation The dental health director role requires dentistry degree and a public health master’s Applications must be postmarked by January 27.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPT
Civil Service
Ira L. Dadisman
Dadisman
Civil and Defense Mobilization
Employment Security
Health, Human Rights Commission
Library Commission
Natural Resources
Public Service Commission
Welfare
Dental Health
Where the Beautiful People Go in Hollywood Night Spots
Hollywood teens and young adults flock to private bistros The Daisy and The Factory. Nancy Sinatra Mia Farrow and Jill St John are among the famous women seen there nightly in these exclusive venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
the Daisy and the Factory
Nancy Sinatra
Mia Farrow
Jill St. John
Tweedy Teens Discuss Promises of Washable Cotton Tweed Coats
Teens anticipate a new line of cotton tweed coats promised by the industry. The garments are described as washable and safe for machine washing and tumble drying, signaling practical fashion for young buyers.
University student council meets to plan after lunch program
UHS last day for hot lunch seen as 14 percent of students bought meals. Dean Ikenberry from the College of Human Resources and Education met Wednesday to discuss future cafe use and alternate hot food options. Pep club sponsors bus to Benwood Union game. Toppers play Fairview. Walnut Drive FFA hosts steak dinner for winners. Student teachers welcomed to UHS with cooperative pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UHS
Stanley O. Ikenberry
College of Human Resources and Education
Benwood Union
Union
Fairview
MHS
Future Farmers of America
St Francis Welcome Day Off And Upcoming Games
After a rough exam week St Francis students enjoy a Friday off and plan two away games next week against Bruceton and a home date with St John s. The school mourns Jeff Straface a Viet Nam fallen graduate and notes his brother Russel is a recent graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruceton
St. John’s
St. Francis
Jeff Straface
Viet Nam
St. Francis High
Russel
Look Becomes Reality as Bra-Less Trend Expands
The no bra look dominates fashion with Twiggy and others paving the trend. Designers edge toward lightweight foundations and even see through styles inspired by Rudi Gernreich. Sales may shift as wearers forego traditional undergarments while top designers push sans support garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twiggy
Foundation
Rudi Gernreich
Morgantown American Legion Dance and School Events
The American Legion hosts a 9 to 12 dance Thursday at the armory on Spruce Street with the Bonnevilles. admission is 1 and proceeds benefit the Legion baseball team. A TAP March of Dimes tri school girls basketball game features MHS UHS and St Francis on Feb 7 at MHS gym to support birth defect research. Judy King named 1968 D A R Good Citizen from MHS. MHS athletes have basketball vs Grafton and Elkins, wrestlers face Lewis County and Laurel High lands, and the 1968 Band Concert is Thursday. ACT scores returned for December 9. February test announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Spruce Street
Bonnevilles
TAP March of Dimes
Mr. Smith
Sally Simons
MHS
Grafton
Elkins
Lewis County
Laurel Highlands
Sonny and Cher Turn Square Against Drug-Happy Hippies
Sonny and Cher distance themselves from the hippie scene presenting a stricter stance on drugs with parental firmness. They emphasize clean living and advocate public standards, signaling a shift in their public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
Cher
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Platteville
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Mary Lynn Callahan
Morgantown Business College
High Street
Denise DeBiase
Jacques Williams
Margaret Burrows
Mike Galik
Jo Ann Audin
Joe Fragale
Carolyn Marshalek
David Foster
Patty Miranov
Larry McDowell
Cathy Seluci
Cathy Faris
Vicki Bianco
Anthony DeProspero
Trojan
Rhonda Kelley
Rogers’ Pharmacies
Westover
PLAID
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Olivetti Underwood
Olivetti Underwood Corporation
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