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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1977

Page

3

Anniversary Party Honors Rev and Mrs Stevenson

In Tunnelton a 20th wedding anniversary for Rev Kenny Stevenson and his wife was celebrated by their daughter Kenlyn with assist from Mrs Rhea Trickett and Mrs Kay Bolyard at the United Methodist Church social rooms on Friday night May 20. A brief program by Jack and Shirley Wilson followed. Mrs Trickett presented a corsage and boutonniere. Attendees included Bill and Rhea Trickett, Evelyn Johnson, the Bowmars, the Bolyards, Madeline Hall, the Spratts, the Stevensons, and others with monetary gifts.

Evelyn Johnson Kay Bolyard Bessie Bolyard Madeline Hall Jim Gladys Pratt Jack Shirley Wilson Thelma Williams Joe Letha Bowmar Blake Luetta Bowmar Brenda Barb Roger Bowmar Patty Biggins Elizabeth Kenlyn Stevenson

Dear AbbyAdvice on marriage and parenting from a column

The page features Dear Abby letters about domestic strife and parenting. A wife resists deer hunting urged by her husband, a teen with deaf parents confronts questions from strangers, a reader condemns child spanking, and guidance is offered including a helpline for reporting abuse.

Abigail van Buren Abby Greg

Who's in town TUNNELTON

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Miller return from a week long trip visiting Williamsburg Virginia and Newark Delaware with Mrs. Miller's relatives. They also call on Joseph L. Stanton. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Stanton are related by marriage.

Tunnelton William L. Miller Williamsburg

Scouting Banquet Honors Tunnelton Leaders at Lakeview Club

The Mountaineer District adult recognition banquet for Girl Scouts was held at Lakeview Country Club on Monday May 23. From Tunnelton attended Virginia Zetty Kathy Harris Ruth Weaver and Phyllis Goff. Weaver and Goff were honored for scouting service while Zetty and Harris received five year pins.

Tunnelton Lakeview Country Club Mountaineer Virginia Zetty Kathy Harris Ruth Weaver Phyllis Goff Weaver Goff Zetty

Birthday Honor for Gertrude Dixon at Hopemont

Gertrude Dixon was honored at a 92nd birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Prentis Watson in Hopemont. Guests gathered in the hospital lobby for refreshments and a fellowship hour, with a large group including Dixon's daughter-in-law Jane Dixon and many Masontown Morgantown Reedsville and Fairmont area relatives and friends.

Martha Dixon Masontown Gertrude Dixon

Mountaineer Country Happenings Opens 18th Season Play

Mtneer Country highlights Masquers Town & Gown Players of Fairmont opening their 18th summer season with You Cant Take It With You at Wallman Hall Fairmont State College June 9-11 with 8 p m curtain. Reservations 367-4240. Also Tammy Wynette show June 11 at Appalachia Lake Park 5 50 and 4 50 tickets. June 11-12 Indian Artifacts Weekend Prickett Fort State Park. June 12 Progressive Fiddlers Contest Appalachia Lake Park. WV Grand Prix Lost Creek 1 p m. Travel Council info 296-9500.

Twila Wagner Mountaineer Fairmont George Turley Will Prrtray Town and Gown Players of Fine Arts Fairmont State College Tammy Wynette The Appalachia Lake Park Pyramid Valley Maple Run United Brethren Church Grafton Harry Fox At & P.m

Miss West Virginia Internationale Teen USA Pageant slated for June 1977

Final preparations underway in Philippi for the Miss West Virginia Internationale Teen USA Pageant set for June 17-18 at Alderson-Broaddus College. Contestants 14 to 18 will be judged on scholastic involvement personality leadership appearance and poise in interviews dresses and evening wear with no swimsuit portion. The state winner earns an all expenses paid trip to the national finals and a 9 day Europe travel scholarship with a chaperoned Foreign Study League tour through Reader's Digest. Public and press invited.

Philippi Alderson-Broaddus College Europe London Paris Amsterdam Foreign Study League, Inc

Center on Alcoholism closes for studies event

The Center on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at 30 East Main Street will close June 12 through 7 for a School on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies in Morgantown. Reservations are accepted Sunday June 12 at the Main Lounge of the Towers Residence Hall Morgantown. Contact the Grafton center for car pool information.

Grafton East Main Street Morgantown The Towers Residence W.va. University

Retired School Employees Meet at Jackson's Mill

West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees held its council meeting at Jackson's Mill on May 24 and 25 attended by Ruth Withers and others. Sessions covered Community Affairs Audit Committee Memorial Services NRTA reports by White Harvey and Hughes. Brotherton spoke on retirement legislation. Nellie Bolyard exhibited. awards went to Ruth Withers and Ronald Knotts.

Grafton Ruth Withers Taylor County Association of Retired School Employees Muriel Poston Virginia Mason Myrtle Anvil Paul Bartlett Ronald Knotts West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees Council Jackson's Mill R. Ryland White Beatrice B. Harvey National Retired Teacher's Association NRTA Frank Hughes

Air Force calls for graduates in six training specialties

FAIRMONT West Virginia Air Force recruiter SSgt George T. Cooper announces an immediate drive for high school graduates aged 17 to 27 to train in six specialties Weapons Mechanic Munitions Maintenance Morse and Printer Systems Operator Voice Processing and Security Specialist All programs are under the Guaranteed Training Enlistment Program with base options including Plattsburgh Grissom Offutt Seymour Johnson Moody Altus Cannon George Beale McGuire Dover Pope McConnell Dyess Rickenbacker Mt Home Enlistees earn credit toward a two year Associate in Applied Science at the Community College of the Air Force For more information contact SSgt Cooper at 363 5360.

Fairmont Air Force Ssgt George T. Cooper Ssgt Cooper Plattsburgh Grissom Ind Offut Neb Symour- Johnson Moody, Ga Altus Oklo Cannon NM George and Beale Calif

Seniors Notice Niagara Falls Canada Tour and California Trip

Reservations for the senior citizen trip to Niagara Falls and Canada Tour must be in by June 15. The $119 cost includes motel and bus fare. Tours run June 24 25 and 28. A California trip is planned with $899 for motel and bus fare. Reservations due by July 23 for August 14 departure.

Grafton Niagara Falls Canada California

4-H and FFA teams earn honors at land judging contest

Jefferson County 4-H members Todd Walker Alan Lloyd Michael Owens and Michael Pittinger coached by Steve Washburn placed in the top 10 at the 26th Annual International Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City joining Marion County FFA teammates Jeff Thorne Cheri Renick Tim Efaw and Frank Renick. Alan Lloyd won first in 4-H Homesite Evaluation and Frank Renick took third in FFA. Larry Watson won first in the adult division and Washburn took third.

Morgantown Lloyd Frank Renick Larry Watson Steve Washburn Richard Zimmerman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Future Homemakers of America Grafton High School Robert Straight Gregory Cartright Charles Cather Russell Walls Louk Virginia Laulis Beverly Workman Debbie Scott Hazel Shaver Beryl Jacobs Carolyn Wagner Linda Barthelemy Elaine Bradley Sharon Swisher Donna Andrews Donna Baker Debbie Bisker Jan Kennedy Special Eon Axbby L.A Erie, Pa Preston Memorial Hospital Ralph Criss Pricilla and Amy Galion Ohio Violet Layton Wanda Layton Carl Bowmar Dale Barlow Tim Reedsville Tanza Debbie and Susie Ford Dixon Tim Barlow Frank Turner Form Hopemont Prickett Gary Florence Martin Pageant Bulletin Board Gladesville Gladesville School Gladesville Cemetery Association Rotary Club of Jim Toothman Ford Taylor County CB First Baptist Church Hebron Baptist Church Glady Creek Clyde Hibbs Elizabeth Cummins Jackson the Daughters of the American Revolution Innwood Corma Mowrey W. T. Brotherton, Jr Senate Nellie Bolyard FFA West Virginia University Center For Extension and Continuing Education Zimmerman Jay Satterfield Patty A. Koton Boutonieres Matst Middletown W- Va Carolyn Jackson Miss Charlene Harman
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