Allied Artists of West Virginia

Ernest Bavely became the Thespians' national secretary

Charles Bache and Linton Satterwaite Jr. published findings from excavation of Beech Bottom Mound in the Museum Journal

Hundred won unclassified state high school basketball tournament against all

William Blenko decided diversification was the key to survival

A new classroom building was finished at Bluefield Institute (now Bluefield State University)

Walter Barnes wrote Contemporary Children's Poetry

Betty Bartholomew began working for WVU's botany department

Golfer Sam Snead played an exhibition match at Black Knight Country Club, Beckley

A gymnasium was built at Bluefield State Teachers College (now Bluefield State University)

Maurice Brooks began teaching wildlife management at WVU

The Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1558V moved into Camp Anthony Wayne, now Cabwaylingo State Forest.

Plumbing and electricity was extended throughout Capon Springs Resort

William "Gabe" Devon erected "The World's Largest Teapot" on Carolina Avenue in Chester

Curly Cline became one of the most significant bluegrass fiddlers from West Virginia

Floodwall in Huntington began construction

The Greenbrier State Forest was created

Roy Lee Harmon wrote Hillbilly Ballads

Holly River State Park was created under the management of the State Conservation Commissions

The Short Ballot Amendment was proposed

Gov. Homer Holt supported the Short Ballot Amendment to the state constitution