Thursday, September 12, 1974
The following letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Woods, of Marlinton:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Woods;
I have been informed of your recent visit to my office, and I hope that you will return whenever you can do so. I am always glad when West Virginians stop by, and my staff and I want you to feel welcome at all times to pay us a call.
I have also been apprised of your opposition to amnes-ty for draft resisters. I can certainly understand how young men would not want to be drafted and would not want to got to Vietnam, or anywhere outside the U. S.
On the other hand, we must consider those men who went to serve their country and, especially, those who went and lost their lives. To pardon those who left the country to avoid being drafted or went into hiding would be unfair to the people who responded responsibly.
My immediate reaction to the subject generally would be that I would not vote for legislation to grant amnesty, unconditionally.
Thank you for giving me the benefit of your views on this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Robert C. Byrd
U.S. Senator
ROBBERIES
Friday night and Saturday, several merchants were hit by a group of persons who stole merchandise and at Williams Supply got $800 from the office.
The plan was the same in all cases. Someone would be buying outside and a number of them would scatter throughout the store, keeping the clerks busy and creating a general state of confusion.
The first stop in the county was at Leonard Powell’s Store on Droop. They got rid of them without losing anything. He remembered a post office circular warning against such a group, which had been striking at small post offices and stores.
He called the Sheriff.
They stopped at Taylor’s Service Station and the ladies hid items in their skirts, etc, but did not get any large amount of things.
The next morning, they hit Williams Supply.
From here, they went north, making an unsuccessful attempt in Buckhannon.
Saturday, five men, six women and sixteen children were caught in Somerset, Pennsylvania, their next try.
The money was recovered.
Trooper Stalnaker handled the investigation and an alarm was spread over several states. The successful apprehension was the result of cooperation of Pennsylvania State Police, Marlinton State Police and the prosecuting attorney.
Rock and Roll Group
The Purple Haze, a musical group, has been reorganized and is ready to play for dances this fall by appointment. Mark Beverage, manager, says there are two new members and $2,000 worth of new equipment.
Lead guitar is played by Mark Beverage, PCHS senior; Marla Chestnut, majorette, plays the organ and does vocals; Kim Wilfong, well known PCHS senior athlete, plays bass guitar.
Jeannie Triplett who has played in PCHS band for two years, is girl drummer for the dance band. Paul White is a new member, plays football for PCHS and is lead vocalist. Keith Burgess, also a new addition to the dance band, plays rhythm guitar and is a senior.
BIRTH
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Morgan, of Durbin, a son Larry Austin.
DEATHS
Edward Stanley Wilson, 68 of Marlinton; born at Wildell, a son of the late Mark S. Wilson, M. D. and Virginia Russell Wilson. Funeral service from the Episcopal Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Mrs. Susie M. Hiner, 71, of Mountain Grove; a daughter of the late Willis and Bettie Andrews Chestnut. Funeral service from the Mountain Grove United Methodist Church. Burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery
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Mrs. Christie Dulaney Solter, 88, of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral service from the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore. The Solters had a summer home on the Greenbrier for many years.
