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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1968
Page
12
In Charleston a debate over gun sales intensifies after Robert Kennedy's death. Governor Smith urges stronger restrictions and asks ex judge Thompson to advise lawmakers. If recommendations pass, a special summer session may enact tighter gun laws statewide.
A. James Manchin, state rector of the Farmers Home Administration, will depart for Minneapolis for the agency’s annual program meeting with FHA leaders from 24 states. He will present on rural development, facilities, and population trends while accompanied by his wife and children. Attendees from Morgantown include H. Trell Reger, William A. Jones, and James H. Jones.
Timothy G. Saxe son of Dr and Mrs L H Saxe 35 Bates Road received a diploma at the 75th commencement exercises of Mercersburg Pa Academy Graduation address by Dr Keith Spaulding president Franklin and Marshall College and Dr Robert Moss head of Lancaster Theological Seminary Saxe member of Chemistry Club Caducean Club Kazaki Club Chapel Choir and the KARUX He participated in varsity lacrosse.
Morgantown native Jack Aitken was named commander of Westover Post 9916 VFW and will assume leadership June 22 after the department convention. Retiring post commander Matt Kudla will be named all state commander at the Morgantown convention June 20 21 22. Aitken served in the Pacific in World War II and earned a WVU degree in economics in 1950. He works as warehouse manager for Sterling Faucet Co and is married to Jean Phillips with three children John James Jewel. The post, one of the state’s fastest growing, is based at Westover Shopping Plaza.
Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania invite adult women to Vacation With the Arts from August 18 to 24 at Camp Henry Kaufmann near Ligonier. Eleven craft sessions led by notable artists include needlepoint weaving ceramics and wood carving. Fee is 25 dollars plus materials. pool access. applications via Morgantown office or phone. Space for 300 attendees.
Red Burl Tennant of Lumberport won the gold medal for Bible proficiency at Greenbrier Military School's 156th commencement. He was valedictorian, spoke to cadets and visitors, and was chosen as one of three Hall of Fame members for scholarship. He led his class all year.
Fifty five seniors will graduate from Clay Battelle High School. The one hour program in the auditorium features a graduating seniors led ceremony with no external speaker. The list includes David Lynn Bane Gene Louis Brookover Robert Eugene Brummage Dortha Grace Copeland John David Core Susan Beth Core Virginia Lee Cowell Gerald Wayne Cross Nancy Kay Cummins Karan Louise Eddy Linda Lou Eddy Patricia Ethel Eddy Sara Elaine Eddy Daina Kaye Foley John William Foley Jr Ruby Foley Herbert Lee Haines Jennifer Lou Hamilton Susan Jane Henderson Randy Allen Hennen Linda Dianne Higgins Mary Louise Johnson Sharon Kaye Kennedy Randel Lee Lantz Cam Lemley Carol Ann Lemley Charlotte Faye Lemley Lois Elaine Lemley Pamela Dawn Levelle Sheryl Lynn Meehan George Alan Michael Jesse Blaine Moore Leslie Dale Moore Betty Jane Neer James Terry Simpson Benjamin Alvin Line Paul Edward Slaughter Linda Louise Spitznogle Neila Marie Spitznogle Rebecca Susanne Statler John Dean Stewart Thomas George Taylor Jr Jimmy Randall Tennant Karen Sue Tennant Linda Sue Tennant Joetta Sue Tustin David Glenn Tuttle Richard C. Warner Deborah Rae Wells Clarence Willard Deborah Ann Willians Mallorie Jane Wilson Peggy Sue Woods Keith Lowell Wright Eugene J. Wyne
Professor Robert D. Baldwin of West Virginia University received the 1913 Class Cup from his Princeton classmates at a reunion dinner. The 76 year old educator, longtime WVU faculty since 1931, was honored for a lifetime in educational administration and has served as executive secretary of the West Virginia School Boards Association. He also earned the 1964 Distinguished Service award from the American Association of School Administrators.
University High School plans a picnic dinner reunion for the Class of 1932, the first since graduation. Committee chaired by Donald Waters of Morgantown with sponsor Kate Meredith Roller. Several addresses unknown. relatives urged to contact Mr Waters or Rut Reed Hines with information.
Morgantown Elks Lodge 411 announces its annual Flag Day service for next Sunday June 16 at the new Chestnut Ridge Road home. Past Exalted Ruler Ray Walsh leads the event with Rev. John F. Glover as speaker. Elks officers past exalted rulers and families are invited, buffet precedes the program, committee members include Rex Hartley C W Buseman Paul McKinney Rex Wolfe Joe Horton and Jack Reiner.
The Everettville Community Action Association will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Community Building. All residents are urged to attend.
Morgantown Loyal Order of Moose No 264 members attend an afternoon meeting to elect officers at 2 30 in Terra Alta Moose Lodge No 1395. District 2 includes 17 lodges. Governor Robert Sabolo urged those needing transportation to gather at the Moose home at 1 o'clock.
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