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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1960

Page

2

PSC Considers Logan Request For Trailways Route Changes

Virginia State Lines Inc known as Trailways seeks to run on Secondary 12 2 from Junction with W Va 10 to Peach Creek and on WV 9 from Whitman Junction to Whitman No 20 from Man to Lo and Three Forks citing a sharp drop in business. No protesters appeared at the hearing though several Man firms and the Man Merchants Assn. submitted written statements.

Virginia State Lines, Inc Trailways W. Va Peach Creek Whitman Junction Whitman No. 20 Man Three Forks Man Merchants Assn

Madison Woman's Club Hears Convention Report

The Madison Woman's Club met at the Madison Memorial Building with Mrs. J. G. Callihan leading the devotional. Mrs. L. H. Lyon reported on the General Federation of Woman's Club Convention in White Sulphur Springs, while Miss Ida Mae Thompson reviewed the Chub Woman's Magazine. Hostesses included Mrs. M. M. Ledford, chairman, along with Mrs. Wilmer Doss, Miss Thompson, and Mrs. Perry Moyer.

Madison RNS Madison Woman’s Club Madison Memorial J. G. Callihan L. H. Lyon Federation of Woman's Club White Sulphur Springs Ida Mae Thompson Chub Woman’s Magazine M. M. Ledford Wilmer Doss Perry Moyer

Whitesville Scout Troop Reorganized

Whitesville officials reorganized the local Scout Troop at the Whitesville Scout Building. Kenneth Jarrell was elected scoutmaster with assistants Edward Hottle and Raymond Salamy. Sponsor is Richard D. Brown Insurance Agency. Enrollment stands at 23 members.

Whitesville RNS Ville Kenneth Jarrell Edward Hottle Raymond Salamy Richard D. Brown Insurance Agency

Rebels Rec Activities Set for April at Mullens Center

The Adult Council of Community Recreation Inc. outlined April plans with First Baptist Church women supplying $15 for a three month youth center pledge. Lloyd Bright noted the new telephone at the center and center bookings include Senior High group on April 22 16 23 a band dance at Mullens High School tonight and Beatnik dance April 8 7 to 10 pm. Good Friday April 15 the center will be closed. Next council meeting set for April 23. Also mentions fossil rose remains in Oregon estimated at 35 million years old.

Mullens

Eight Girls Vie For Rinky Dink Queen

Eight eighth grade girls from Fayette County compete for the Oak Hill Jaycees first annual Rinky Dink Basketball Tournament queen crown to be awarded at halftime of the championship game. Spectators vote to choose the queen. Oak Hill Mayor Joe Keatley will crown her. State Jaycee officers present include President Jack Stillwell of Charleston and Vice President Wayne Richards of South Charleston.

Fayette County Oak Hill Joe Keatley Jaycee Jack Stillwell Charleston Wayne Richards South Charleston

Whitesville PTA Names Officers In Nomination Push

Burnette said the Whitesville PTA has more than 400 members and is urging a large turnout for nominations and the regular meeting.

Burnette Whitesville PTA

Miners Treated At Wyoming Hospital

Two miners were treated at Wyoming General Hospital on Wednesday. Gilbert Lester, 48, of Stephenson, injured his right knee while coupling cars at the Stephenson mine. Daniel Walker, 30, of Stephenson, sustained cuts and bruises to his left index finger when a car he was sketching rolled back on his hand at the Amigo mine.

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits in Oceana

Oceana reports visitors from Charleston as Teddy Lusk and family moved into a newly built home by B A Herndon. Mrs Philip Roach Jr and children Marc and Terry Lee Bobby Roach and Mr Lee Wolfe with son Chickie visited relatives and friends in Oceana Sunday.

Oceana RNS Teddy Lusk Terry B. A. Herndon Philip Roach Jr Marc Terry Lee Bobby Roach Lee Wolfe Chickie Charleston

Birthday Dinner Honors Enoch Winston at 37th Anniversary

Enoch Winston was feted at a birthday dinner Sunday marking his 37th birthday anniversary. The event was hosted by his wife and attended by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Blake, her brothers Roy and Conrad, her sister Daisy, her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Lewis any, and niece Sandra Lou Blake.

Grass Clippers, Yet! Woman Uses Hedge Clippers To Free Car

Mrs. Walter Schlievert reports a woman driver with a car stuck in a snowbank attempted to free it using hedge clippers from the trunk. The woman clipped under a tire hoping to move the car, but the effort failed until a tow truck arrived.

Des Moines Walter Schlievert Schlievert

Hopkins Speaks At Lions Meet In Whitesville

Whitesville Lions Club heard Charles Hopkins of the West Virginia Education Association discuss U S presidents from Washington to Theodore Roosevelt. He linked party alignment and personal life to office performance. President Jack Burnett announced perfect attendance with over two years of no absences.

Whitesville RNL Whitesville Lions Club Charles Hopkins West Virginia Education Association Hopkins United States George Washington Theodore Roosevelt Jack Burnett

Nelson Elected Head Of Robe

Nelson elected president of the Robe, a men's leadership group at Marshall College Huntington. Other officers named were Jerry Jones of Weirton president, Bill Wortham of Weston secretary, and Jed Dial of Huntington treasurer. Elections were held last week.

Whitesville RNL Robe Marshall College Huntington Bob Nelson Blue Pennant Nelson Jerry Jones Weirton Bill Wortham Eton Jed Dial

Fayette County Garden Council Meets in Oak Hill

Fayette County Garden Council heard a program by Mrs. J R McDonald of Oak Hill in Glen Ferris. Members discussed scrapbooks for WOAY Visit With Hazel and planned December meeting at White Oak Country Club with luncheon and guest speaker.

Oak Hill RNS Fayette County J. E. Woodson Glen Ferriingden Club E. O Paul Ramsey Ansted Garden Club H. L. van Camp Oak Hill Garden Club Jeannette Fox Woodland Oaks Garden Club Don Lively Thelma Burgess Redbud Garden Club Charles McCormick Montgomery Garden Club J. D. Burgess

Beckley area social notes and travels populate weekend diary

Pax PAX reports Mrs Markham a Beckley Hospital patient after major surgery. Numerous family visits and weekend guests fill regional towns from Montogmery to Akron. Travel comments include trips to Detroit and Columbus, with Florida vacation plans and hospital news noted among relatives.

Pax William Markham Beckley Hospital

NG Armories Contracts Let

CHARLESTON AP The State Armory Board awarded contracts for four new National Guard armories and additions to two others. Details list contractor names, cities, project costs, and state versus federal shares. State costs will be funded by bond sales by the Armory Board.

Charleston State Armory Board National Guard Gassaway Kenhill Conestruction Co Weston — Jay Dyer Nutter Fort Keyser Lynch Brothers, Inc Morgantown Logan — Neighborgall Construction Co Huntington Armey Ronceverte Ken Barnett Princeton James Sni Meadows Construction Co Armory Board

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PSC Logan Zenith Beckley's White Cross Pharmacy McKesson Boxel Northwest Case Airlines Alyss McKesson Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation Cohen's Drug Store Neville St Woman's Club Whitesville Scout Troop Smorgasboro Beckley Hotel Oregon Didates Linda Poff Minden Sandra Summer Frances Settle Page Linda Rose Fayetteville Nina Ward Scarbro Penny Jo Toney Sparkle Blackwell Lochgelly Vera Williams Whitesville Pta Wyoming Hospital Seidman's Style Shop Prince St. Beckley Lions Meet Fayette Garden Homer Hizer Naomi Bert McNeely Henry Canterbury Daniel Winston Artie Enoch Moore Miami Fla Lorene Tyree Alfred Tyree Jo Lynn David Montgomery Don Meadows East Kingston Owen Lively Lawrence Massey Deanna Mark Larry Akron Ohio Leonard Akers East Beckley Inez Hodge Delbert Lively Long Branch Bob Alderman Bobby Detroit Mich Bob Williams Ray Humphrey Flavis McNeely Eddie Randy Gay Bradley Darrell McNeely Rusty Mount Hope Florida Clint Lively Columbus Lottie Bailey Hattie Tyree Bill Meadow Carl Edward Thelma Meadows Beckley Icie Wilson Mertie Keffer Mabel Evans Cecil Stephens Diamond Roy i\Holley Linda J. R. Abshire Theora Abshire NG Armories Les Mel Clark
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