Preston County Quilt Heritage Draws Visitors From States
Visitors from Belle Fourche South Dakota and Kalamazoo Michigan toured Reedsville and the Kingwood Pike Road home of the Menear sisters to view hand quilting. They bought five quilts at 35 dollars for half beds and 45 dollars for full beds, praising the craft and noting its revival in Preston County and the joy it brings to makers and guests alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Dixon
Masontown
Preston County
A. L. Ericcson
Lee
Belle Fourche
S.D
Ronald Ericeson
Kalamazoo
Mich
Robert Brandt
Gertrude Ashburn
Reedsville
South Dakota
Menear Sisters
Watson Building owner to demolish main street structure
Watson Building owner Richard Graham of Kingwood announced demolition of the onetime fire and safety hazard building on the town’s main street, with removal by May 1. The lot will be left bare and no immediate plans for its use were stated. The Tunnelton Lions Club plans repairs to the high school baseball field and a backstop project, plus a broom sale for fundraising. New officers for 1971-72 were elected. PTA officers were named and balloon prize winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Tunnelton
Richard Graham
Kingwood
Valley Lions Club
Tunnelton Lions Club
Watson
Graham
Corder Mayle
Harold Wiles
Ronnie McGinnis
Mike Wachner
Ronnie Phillips
Carl VanMeter
Preston County
Farmers Home Administration
Tunnelton Street
Preston County Community Action Council
West Virginia
Elderly in Preston County face income and care gaps
Preston County seniors confront rising costs and limited incomes. Social worker Eloise Milne notes 10 percent Social Security boosts help but do not cover nursing home care, medicines, home repairs, or essential transport. Beds are scarce, Hopemont Hospital faces funding delays, and rural transport remains limited. Community groups seek housing, home repairs, and elder activity centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Lindley
Preston County
United States
Eloise Milne
West Virginia
Department of Welfare
Milne
Minnie
Talent show winners announced by PTA
The Tunnelton PTA sponsored a school talent show with Lyle Weaver as MC. Vocal first went to a Rowlesby quartet "Two plus Two" and Debby Wiles, Chevy Sanders, Debee Kidwell, psonee ga Edyard. second to Lewis Spencer Chedester II with "That's Life" and "Where is Love." Instrumental first to Martha Rhodes for "Faraway Places" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." Novelty act first to Theresa Burnahm and Sue Williams for "Rubber Ducky." intermission acts by the Weavers and Keener. The Youth Fellowship Parish rally at Bird's Creek Church drew 102 reps from area churches. Bethlehem won the attendance banner for the third time. next meeting at Bethlehem Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
Tunnelton Pta
Lyle Weaver
Rowlesby
Debby Wiles
Chevy Sanders
Debee Kidwell
Psonee Ga Edyard
Dear Eart
Lewis Spencer Chedester II
Martha Rhodes
Troubled Waters
Carolyn
Brenda Weaver
Theresa Burnahm
Sue Williams
Brent Woodfall
Brent
Charlie
Arnett Weaver
Don Keener
United Methodist Youth Fellowship Parish
Bird’s Creek
Bethlehem
Howesville
Reedsville
Masontown
Newburg
Bird's Creek
Nolan Turner
Bethlehem Church
Kiwanians sponsor Blue Ridge Quartet in Kingwood
The Kingwood Kiwanis Club will host Blue Ridge Quartet at 8 p.m. next Sunday in the Kingwood High School auditorium to raise funds for youth work and community projects. Tickets are sold at local shops in Kingwood, Tunnelton, and Terra Alta, or by calling 329-1588 after 4 30 p.m. and through any Kiwanis member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Kingwood Kiwanis Club
Blue Ridge
Kingwood High School
Bowyers Furniture
Kingwood Cleaners
Mid Town
East End
Preston Parts
Nine’s
Tunnelton
Clem Teets Oil Co
Terra Alta
Iwanis
Club
Kingwood Council Approves Multiple Building Permits
Kingwood City Council approved building permits at the April 27 meeting. Entries include Ray Bryte for a new roof at Green Street costing 400 dollars. James A. Moore repairing two fire-damaged rooms at Oak Street for 1,000. Robert Spiker adding to a home on Green Street for 5,000. Roy Calhoun on Kingwood Street for a panel room at 300. Denzel M. Bowyer at 303 E Main St remodeling a bathroom and panel bedroom for 850. Oliver Matthews on Morgan Street a new ceiling and removed partition for 500. Inez Funk on Sigler Street roof garage for 150. City Supply and Builders for John Turner and William Carroll fence for 500. Fred Beerbower for minor repairs at 350. James Turner on Sisler Street new windows and door with small porch for 200. Herbert McDonald on Sisler Street aluminum siding for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Ray Bryte
Green Street
James A. Moore
Oak Street
Robert Spiker
Roy Calhoun
Kingwood Street
Denzel M. Bowyer
E. Main St
Oliver Matthews
Morgan Street
Inez Funk
Sigler Street
City Supply
John Turner
William Carroll
Fred Beerbower
Beerbower
James Turner
Sisler Street
Herbert McDonald
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Preston
Watson Building
Ed Edwards
Lion Tanner
Stanley Wiles
Tail Twister
PTA
John Pauly
Parent- Teacher Association
Vivian Weaver
Donna Funk
Linda Maier
Kay Shannon
Imogene Wolfe
Pat Liston
Phillip Johnson
Marsha Weaver
Peggy Rhodes
Sandra Ruggles
Miss Lanham
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
John T. Bartlett
Boston
Mass
William H. Curtis
Wallingford, Conn
Debra Williams
Preston Parts, Inc
Bolens Huskys
Kiwanians
Fraley
Discoverer
S. E
Bunky
Knudsen
Greek Limestone CO
Rock Dist
Glass & Chemical
A.S.C
Farmer
Greer
Greer Limestone CO
Morgantown
Greer, W.va
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