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March 21, 1914: W.Va. Boys’ High School Basketball Tournament Begins in Buckhannon

The first state boys’ high school basketball tournament began in Buckhannon on March 21, 1914. The event was hosted by West Virginia Wesleyan College,…

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November 26, 1921: Publisher Ned Chilton Born

Ned Chilton was born on November 26, 1921. A liberal Democrat, Chilton served four terms in the state House of Delegates in the 1950s. He made his biggest…

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July 5, 1896: Cartoonist Kendall Vintroux Born

Cartoonist Kendall Vintroux was born at Fraziers Bottom in Putnam County on July 5, 1896. When his father became ill, Vintroux dropped out of high school…

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Cartoonist Kendall Vintroux Born: July 5, 1896

Cartoonist Kendall Vintroux was born at Fraziers Bottom in Putnam County on July 5, 1896. When his father became ill, Vintroux dropped out of high school…

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