Thursday, November 28, 1974
Deer Season
A wet snowstorm with temperatures dropping made it uncomfortable for the deer hunters Monday.
Campers streamed into the county and some through the county from Thursday through Sunday nights. There seems to be more hunters than usual this year and first day checkings showed a good kill.
The one accident was the sad death of Sterl Carpenter on Clover Creek at the very opening of the season. He swung his gun around at a coon, it hit a rock and broke the forearm, exploding the shell.
A young man was lost all night on Mill Mountain near Thornwood and was found unharmed by Forest Service men Tuesday morning.
First thing Monday morning, Wayne Curry killed a four-point buck, his first deer, in exactly the same place he killed a turkey the first morning of turkey season.
CITATION AND AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL
Sergeant Albert W. “Butch” Smith, II, distinguished himself by meritorious service while assigned to the Drug and Alcohol Section of Social Actions, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, from 14 June 1972 to 8 November 1974.
During this period, Sgt, Smith’s outstanding job skill, professional knowledge and leadership aided immeasurably in the identification and treatment of problems in the area of drug and alcohol abuse. Sgt. Smith’s “can do” attitude and professionalism have been instrumental in the overall success of the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program at Keesler Air Force Base. The distinctive accomplishments of Sgt. Smith reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Smith has accepted a position as Correctional Officer with the United States Bureau of Prisons and will work at the Englewood Youth Center at Denver, Colorado.
He is a graduate of Marlinton High School and Concord College. He is the son of Mrs. Rubye Smith, of Marlinton, and the late Albert Smith.
Hillsboro Elementary Honor Roll
Fourth grade: James Burks, Rhonda Hunt, Sara Riley, Charles Workman, Teresa Workman.
Fifth grade: Terri Dilley, Christine Dulaney, Angela Hefner, Robin Hilleary, John Lewis, Carolyn Wilfong, Shelly Tyree.
Sixth grade: Cynthia Clutter, Evelyn Pritt, Angela Pyles, Bruce Rose, Linda Walls, Donna Walton, Tonja Wiley, Kevin Workman.
Seventh grade: Kimberly Alderman, Brenda Clutter, Meg Crickenberger, Rhonda Hammons, Patricia Kellison, Jeffrey Pritt.
Eight grade: Patsy Boggs, Katie Crickenberger, Connie Kershner, Ruth Kincaid, Judy Kinnison, Connie Mad-ison, Sandy McMillion, Charlotte Murray, Donna Sizemore, Troy Cook, Nancy Hefner.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Morris, of Marlinton, a son.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Spargo, of Arbovale, a son, Keith.
DEATHS
Sherman Harper Moore, 78, of Marlinton, died in the Denmar hospital. Born at Mill Point, a son of the late Lee and Elizabeth Hicks Moore. Funeral service was held from the Marlinton United Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Sterl E. Carpenter, 43, of Marlinton, a son of the late Clarence E. and Cora Dilley Carpenter; employed by Telephone Utilities of West Virginia. Funeral from Central Union Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Mrs. Ada Blanche Doyle-Bible, 87, of Elkins. Born on Spruce Flats, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Jane Beverage Doyle. Service from the John W. Lohr Funeral Home Chapel in Elkins with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving Day ; Thanksgiving Day;
Oh, it has come once more,
And does our thankfulness keep pace,
With basket and with store?
Bread daily given, waters sure,
Health, comfort, friends and home –
Not from the ground to us arise,
Whence do these mercies come?
Lift up our eyes and view the Hand
Supplying all our need
And think! One day of giving thanks,
Is small return indeed.
Surely, in church, at home, afield
We hail Thanksgiving Day,
And bless our gracious Lord above
Who guides us on our way.
~ Anna L. Price, 1913
