Widen, West Virginia Newspaper — March 1959
NEWS STORIES
Notice — Rally Day
Sunday, April 26, 1959 Widen Baptist Church Special Singing and Preaching All day services.
Mrs. Scott Speaks To Widen Woman’s Club
The regular monthly meeting of The Widen Woman’s Club was held in the Legion Hall, Thursday evening, March 5 1959, at 8 o’clock p. m.
Mrs. Cecil Butcher, Club President at the business meeting. Mrs. Marie Donohue was in charge of the devotions. An invitation from Gassaway Woman’s Club was read inviting club members to be their guests at their regular club meeting on April 6th, 1959.
Mrs. John L. Henley introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. John Scott of Oak Hill, West Virginia. Mrs. Scott is a past president of Capitol District, a past treasurer of West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs and at present is Second Vice President of the West Virginia Federation. She is also a teacher in Collins High School of Oak Hill, West Virginia. The subject of her very interesting talk was “History of The General Federation.”
After the close of the meeting delicious refreshments were served by the hostess chairman, Mrs. Carmel Ramsey and her committee Mrs. D. L. McMillion, Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Dennis Triplett and Mrs. Charles Wilson to the following members: Mrs. Harold L. Beattie, Mrs. Cecil Butcher, Mrs. Melvin Conner, Mrs. Paul Donohue, Mrs. E. B. Gray, Mrs. Farrell Henderson, Mrs. John L. Henley, Mrs. George Kitzmiller, Mrs De Forrest McMillion, Mrs. E. D. Moyers, Mrs Robert Osborne, Mrs. William Patton, Mrs. Scott Williams, Miss Hazel Baughman and Miss. Leola Mick. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs John Scott, Oak Hill, West Virginia.
Dr. Brown Recovering
Dr. C. N. Brown of Marietta, Ohio, who was for many years Company Physician for the Elk River coal and Lumber Company is recuperating at his home in Marietta following major surgery in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Sportsman’s Club Re-Elect Officers
The membership of the Buffalo Valley Sportsmen’s Club at a recent meeting affirmed its confidence in the men who have headed the organization for the two preceding years by re-electing the same slate of officers for the third consecutive year. Those officers are President H. L. Beattie; First Vice President H. S. Williams; Second Vice President Corley Frame; Secretary Doyle Waggoner; and Treasurer Harold Dawson.
Under the leadership of these men, the club has come to the forefront as one of the leading sportsmen’s organizations in the state. The recreation area on Buffalo Creek has been developed, with its swimming pool, playground, fish pond, tennis court, lodge, and archery course. In cooperation with the Employee’s League of Widen Miners, the Fourth of July celebration has been one of the biggest in the state. The annual club banquet held near the holiday season is an attraction second to none, sufficiently attractive to bring in the past two years the governor of West Virginia and the mayor of Charleston as guest speakers.
Following the election of officers, the club met in a general business session and outlined its proposed projects for this year, centering mainly on further improvement of the recreation area with a view to making it more attractive to a larger number of people by further diversifying the facilities there.
Widen Rotary Club Elects New Officers
At its regular Thursday night dinner meeting on March 5, the Widen Rotary Club elected its officers for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1. The report of the nominating committee was accepted by the club as presented to the membership, with the following officers being designated: President, Harold Dawson; V. President, Thomas H. Mullins; Secretary-Treasurer A. S. (Shorty) Richardson. The results of the election were promptly reported to the district headquarters, and Shorty Richardson is now the proud possessor of a letter from the district governor congratulating the local secretary on being the first in the entire district to report the names of the new officers and to send in the club’s fee for the district conference.
Marriage Announced
A marrigae of local interest took place in Hernando, Mississippi, February 27, 1959, when Miss Jamie T. Butler of Memphis, Tennessee became the bride of Mr. George A. Hamrick, who is presently stationed in Memphis, Tennessee, and is in the U. S. Navy.
The new Mrs. Hamric is the daughter of the late James Kelly Butler of Memphis, Tennessee and Mrs. Davis Parks, Jr.
Mr. Hamric is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Hamric of Dille, West Virginia.
The marriage ceremony was held in the home of the Rev. C. H. Shutt, Pastor of Hernando Baptist Church with Rev. Shutt as the officiating Minister.
Mr. and Mrs Hamric are presently residing in Memphis, Tennessee.
Pre-School Visitors Day at Widen Schools
Mrs. Mary Butcher Will make a survey of Widen, Taylor, and Wilson Ridge sometime during the last week in March or the first of April to determine how many children will be eligible to enter school next fall.
Parents who will have children in school are cordially invited to visit the Widen first grade room from 1:00 to 3:30 P. M. of Friday, April 10, 1959. They are to bring next years first graders with them so that they may visit also. We are planning to have a doctor or health nurse come to school to talk with parents about immunizations such as, diptheria and small pox. These immunizations should be given during the summer months so that children will be ready to enter school when it starts in the fall. Birth certificates are also required by West Virginia state law, and parents are required to bring them with them on the first day the child enters school.
SPORTS
Clay Elementary Tournament Will Begin March 30th
The Clay County Principals Association, sponsor of the Annual Elementary Basketball Tournament, will open the playing for Clay County championship on Monday at 6:30 P. M. in the Clay County High School gymnasium, according to Bon Linkenogger, who made the announcement last week.
With the exception of Tuesday, games will be played each night at 6 o’clock, and on Saturday night the consolation game will be played at 7 o’clock and the finals at 8 o’clock.
Awards, which will be presented by County Superintendent Brooks Smith, include the winning team, runners-up, and medals to the members of the all-tournament team. The best cheerleaders will also receive awards. The presentation will take place immediately following the finals.
FIRST NIGHT OPPONENTS: Fola vs. Clay Widen vs. Brown Hagar vs. Swandale Dundon vs. Lizemore
SECOND NIGHT’S GAMES: Valley Fork vs. Maysel Dille vs. Ida Elk View vs. H. E. White Ivydale will play the winners in the Elk View-H. E. White game.
Remember the dates— The tournament will start on Monday night, March 30; will skip Tuesday, March 31, and will continue on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Finals to be on Saturday. All playing will start at 6:00 P. M.
Boys representing the various teams are very enthusiastic, and “We are looking forward to the best tournament we have ever had,” Mr. Linkenogger said.
BRIEFS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Golden Horseshoe Test
GOLDEN HORSESHOE Test will be given April 24, at the Clay County High School. Students taking the test may ride the school buses into Clay on that date.
