Thursday, March 30, 1950
Early risers last Sunday morning had the thrill of seeing the Northern Lights in unusual brilliance for this far south. The radio question and answer character said Northern Lights have been observed as far south as the tropics.
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On March 8th, Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. David Gwinn were hostess to the Campbelltown Ladies Aid at the former’s home in Campbelltown. Collection for the sick fund derived from Aprons, totaled $24.91.
After devotional and business meeting, refreshments were served to 21 members and 11 visitors.
BIRTHDAY DINNER
A birthday dinner was given on Sunday, March 19, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kellison in honor of W. H. Rogers, Leonard Kellison and daughter, Brenda. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kellison and daughter, Mrs. O. W. Kellison and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Poage, of Covington, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jackson and Mrs. Clara Kellison, of Marlinton, Mrs. William Workman and son, of Hillsboro, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rogers and daughter, Phyllis, little Miss Linda Carpenter, Berta Lee Kellson and Mrs. Forest Kellison, of Buckeye. A delightful time was had by all.
MARRIED
Mary E. McNeill, of Droop, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Howard McNeill, of Newburg, and Clifford S. Pritt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pritt, of Lobelia, were united in marriage, March 25, 1950, at the Riverside Methodist Parsonage.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Osborne Tracey, of Arbovale, a son.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mack Moats, of Bartow, a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Guy Pritt, of Lobelia, a daughter, Dorothy Ann.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Richard Price, of Marlinton, a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Armstrong, of Marlinton, a son, Larry Paul.
DEATHS
Mrs. Augusta Roberta Smith Wiley, aged 76 years, died at her home in Marlinton Wednesday, March 22, 1950. On her birthday, Friday afternoon, her body was laid to rest in the family plot in Mt. View Cemetery, the service being held from the Presbyterian Church. At the specific request of their mother, the six sons were the pallbearers. The flower bearers were members of her Bible Class The deceased was a daughter of the late Martin and Phoebe Curry Smith, of Highland County. In 1896, she was united in marriage to John Francis Wiley, who preceded her in death 38 years since. Thus is noted the passing of a truly good woman, who did well her part as wife and mother, neighbor and Christian.
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Mrs. Leanna Elizabeth Baxter VanReenan, aged 75 years, wife of Lloyd VanReenan, died at her home at Woodrow Friday, March 24, 1950. As this paper is printed, no arrangements have been announced, awaiting the arrival of sons, Samuel and Lee, from the West Coast. However, the funeral will be held from the West Union Church and interment will be in the Cochran cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Mary McClure Baxter.
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Mrs. Helen Viola Parsons, 47, wife of Dr. Joe S. Parsons, died Sunday, March 26, 1950. Service was conducted from the home by her pastor, Rev. R. P. Melton. Interment was in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery with graveside services by the Order of Eastern Star, Marlinton Chapter.
Pallbearers were Grady Moore, Jim Bear, Orin Beard, Clyde Waugh, Mack Brooks and Ward Barlow. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. F. C. Allen, Ward Hudson, Dr. Charles Kramer, Guy Faulknier, Dr. T. R. McClure and Clark Brumagin.
OUR QUEER LANGUAGE
When the English tongue we speak
Why is break not rhymed with freak?
Will you tell me why it’s true
We say sew but likewise few?
And the maker of a verse
Cannot cap his horse with worse?
Beard does not sound the same as heard,
Cord is different from word,
Cow is cow – but low is low.
Shoe is never rhymed with foe
Think of hose and dose and lose.
Think of goose and then of choose.
Think of comb and tomb and bomb.
Doll and roll and home and some
And since pay is rhymed with say
Why not paid with said, I pray?
We have blood and food and good
Would is not pronounced like could
Neither done and gone and lone,
Is there any reason known?
So, in short, it seems to me
Sounds and letters disagree.
NOW SHOWING
ALPINE THEATRE
“Adam’s Rib”
Spencer Tracy –
Katherine Hepburn
“The Undercover Man”
Glenn Ford – Nina Foch
