February 1959 Archive Section
Mrs. D. F. McMillion, Jr Wins Sewing Contest
Wearing a very pretty short length red dinner dress of accelade crystal satin, with matching accessories, Mrs. D. F. McMillion, Jr., was judged as the local winner of the Vogue Sewing Contest. This contest is sponsored by the Vogue Pattern Service in conjunction with the West Virginia Federation of Woman’s Clubs.
Members of the Widen Woman’s Club entering the contest were Mrs. D. F. McMillion and Miss Leola Mick.
Miss Mick modeled a lovely two piece, teal blue wool suit with boxy jacket, which she had made. With the suit she was wearing a small black fabric hat that trimmed with matching fabric.
Judging was done by local club members and the winning garment of Capital District in a judging held in Charleston, West Va., on Saturday, February 14, 1959. District winners will compete for the state championship at a later date and the state winner will be announced at the Annual Convention of the State Federation at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., in March.
Both Mrs. McMillion and Miss Mick are to be commended for their splendid work in this project and it gives the Widen Woman’s Club extra points toward becoming an Honor Club for the current club year. It is hoped that there will be more entries next year.
Teacher Injured In Fall From 20-Foot Precipice
Miss Tressie Bailes, librarian-English teacher in Widen High School, suffered a fractured back and broken leg in a fall over a 20-foot cliff near her home in Enoch, on Wednesday night, February 4, 1959.
Miss Bailes, who lives here at the Annex Building during the school week, was making one of her frequent visits with her parents who have been ill.
She was taking a short cut to her home when she fell.
Sportsman’s Club Holds Annual Banquet Jan. 24
The fifth annual banquet of the Buffalo Valley Sportsman’s Club was held in the Widen Community Building during the evening of January 24, 1959. 360 people attended the dinner.
Mayor John C. Copenhagen of Widen, West Virginia was the speaker of the evening. Excerpts from Mayor Copenhagen’s very interesting speech may be found in this issue of Widen News.
Among those attending the dinner besides the local members were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cruikshanks of Ivydate, West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Dodrill of Clay, Secretary of State and Mrs. Joe Burdette and Mr. Victor Ross of Charleston, Judge and Mrs. Charles Duffield of Gassaway, W. Va., Appalachian Electric Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ward of Clay, Mr. E. C. Kincaid and Mr. Jones from the B&O Railroad Company, Mr. Harry G. Lyon, Mr. Leo Reed and son James Reed of Clay.
An hour long illusion act was presented immediately following the banquet by the Great Jarvis & Company from Huntington, W. Va.
The Widen High School Band played for the dinner and music for dancing was furnished by The Sportsmen, local dance band.
Mr. E. D. Currence Heads Lumber Mfg. Association Group
At a recent meeting of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association in Cincinnati, Ohio, E. D. Currence, superintendent of Elk River Coal and Lumber Company’s lumber manufacturing plant at Swandale, W. Va., was named president of the group.
Mr. Currence, who has been superintendent at Swandale for the past 20 years, was elected to head the national organization for a term of one year. He was vice-president last year.
Besides being president of the giant lumber association and superintendent of the big lumber operation of Elk River Coal and Lumber Company, Mr. Currence takes an active part in local civic and community affairs.
Widen High School Association is one of a group of seven that make up the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association, and comprises several states including West Virginia.
Before curtailing operations at Swandale several weeks ago, some 6 million board feet was manufactured there. Approximately 70 men were employed.
The Appalachian Hardwood Lumberman’s Association is interested chiefly in the manufacture and sale of lumber, but is also interested in the conservation and scientific cutting of trees and lumber.
Mr. Currence has announced that there will be a meeting of his group July 27 and 28, at the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Bessie Dunlap Retires From YMCA
Mrs. Bessie Dunlap of Nicholas Street has retired from her position as manager of the YMCA fountain after 19 years with the Elk River Coal and Lumber Company. She had held that position since the old Grille burned in 1946. Prior to that time, she served in various capacities in the Widen Store and Grille.
Mrs. Dunlap is the only remaining charter member of the Widen Woman’s Club and is still very active in club work. She has raised a large family in Widen, and several of her children are graduates of Widen High School.
Always a very competent and loyal employee, Mrs. Dunlap will be missed by her many friends who stopped daily by the “Y” Counter to chat with her. We wish her every happiness in her retirement years!
Notice
We would like to thank all those who attended the tea held at the Community Building, Sunday, February 15, 1959, which was for the benefit of the March of Dimes and the Heart Fund. A special thanks to all the ladies who assisted in preparing and serving, and to Mr. Gerald Simmons and the Widen High School Band for presenting such a delightful program. Those who were unable to attend the tea and would still like to donate to either of these funds may send donations to us by mail.
Mrs. Harold L. Beattie, Chairman Heart Fund.
Mrs. Lloyd Butcher, Jr., Chairman, March of Dimes.
Widen High School Welcomes New Teacher
Miss Virginia Eakle of Sutton, West Virginia, is the new junior high English teacher in Widen High.
Miss Eakle attended the Kanawha Valley School of Nursing, Morris Harvey, West Virginia University and was graduated from Glenville State College in 1957 with an A. B. degree in Education.
She has taught a total of 4 1-2 years in Braxton and Clay counties of West Virginia and in the state of Maryland.
Miss Eakle’s hobbies are art, reading, writing articles, collecting stamps and participating in sports.
“The people are nice and friendly here. The town is small but dy-namic”. Miss Eakle told this reporter.
Welcome to our school, Miss Eakle. We are happy to have you here.
RED CROSS SCHOOL
Kanawha – Clay Chapter, American Red Cross, announces the beginning of a Standard First Aid Course March 2, 1959. Classes will be held from 10:00 A. M. until 12:00 N. at the Chapter House, 201 Duffy Street, Charleston. There is no charge for the course and Mrs. Ruby Combs will be the instructor. Anyone interested in registering may call the Chapter House, Dickens 6-9411.
