Challenging Words

William Wallace Barron, upon his inauguration as West Virginia's 26^th Governor:

“I realize quite fully that the duties I have assumed here carry responsibilities. May God allow me the power, the courage and the understanding to meet them squarely and with the desired effect.”

“It is essential that we display determination to band steadfastly behind the things that are right about West Virginia.”

“The situation requires that we re-dedicate ourselves to principles apparently all but forsaken in the everyday commotion of our troublesome times. We must devote ourselves to unselfish service and exert unremitting energy to the purpose of regaining misplaced ideals.”

“I ask the people of West Virginia to join now with the leadership of the state's new administration to pledge whatever sacrifice is necessary to assure equal opportunity and dignity for all West Virginians. We must carry out to the fullest our theme of “New Hope.”

John Fitzgerald Kennedy said in his address after being inaugurated as President of the United States of America:

“Let both sides join to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terror. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths and encourage the arts and commerce.”

“All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin”

“And, so now my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you –– ask what you can do for your country.”

“My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America can do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”

“Finally, whether you are citizens of America or of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice that we ask of you with good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help. But knowing that here on Earth, God's work must truly be our own.”

ALPINE THEATRE

“Heller in Pink Tights”

Sophia Loren ~ Anthony Quinn

“Sex Kittens go to College”

Mamie VanDoren ~ Tuesday Weld

“Li'l Abner”

Peter Palmer ~ Leslie Parrish

DEATHS

James Frank Stewart, age 92, of Hillsboro

BIRTHS

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Abdella, of Marlinton, a daughter named Julia Marlene

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wheeler, of Cass, a son named Wendell Reginald