Thursday,
February 21, 1974
Mrs. Josephine Boggs saw a white fox Monday at the home of Hazel Jackson McPeak in the vicinity of the old airport. She saw it in the field and got close enough so there was no doubt as to its identity.
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The season is three weeks ahead of last year. Johnnie Hill brought in some Colt’s Foot Monday, February 18. We checked it against the time he brought some last year, which was about March 9.
Scholarship Finalist
Sarita Lantz, a senior at Pocahontas County High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Lantz, of Green Bank, has been notified that she is a Finalist in the competition for National Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1974.
Warrior Basketball
Tuesday evening the Warriors overpowered Union 91-43. Coach Groseclose went to his bench early in the second quarter. Thus, several sophomores gained playing experience in the contest.
Four boys were in double figures: Mike Collins hit for 10, Dave Moore 13, Gary Russell Cassell 20, and Gary Allen Cassell 25.
The team shot 81 percent from the free throw line. G. R. Cassell was 4 for 4 – he now has hit 21 straight from the line…
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Bradley Harper celebrated his eighth birthday, February 2, 1974, at his home on Knapps Creek.
The party was given by his mother and sister, Mrs. Vincent B. Harper and Candy Harper, who served refreshments to the following: Tony Landis, Douglas Davis, Beth Harper, Debbie, Danny and Chuck Mullens, Junior McLaughlin, Anne and Marjorie Howsare, Timmy, Lisa and Andy Alderman, and Mrs. Roy L. Landis…
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lewis, Sr., of Mill Point, a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Poage, of Marlinton, a daughter, named Kathryn Lynn.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broyles, of Marlinton, a daughter, named Rachel Marie.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Kramer, Jr., of Marlinton, a daughter, named Beverly Ann.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Workman, of Middlesex, New Jersey, a daughter, named Sarah Elizabeth.
DEATHS
John Arbogast, 23, of Pendleton County, was killed in an automobile accident near Bartow. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelard Arbogast. Burial was in Lambert Cemetery near Thornwood.
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Miss Helen M. Smith, of Lapeer, Michigan, born at Marlinton, a daughter of the late James Otis and Mary W. McLaughlin Smith. A graduate of Edray District High School… Graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Willis Cornelius officiating.
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Orville Warren Barnette, 92, of Clover Lick, born at Rockcastle, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Barnette. Funeral service was held from the VanReenen Funeral Home Chapel; burial was in the Poage Cemetery.
